last rose of summer

[ksmith]

There are two miniature roses by the back door, a red and a white. They've been there for years. They're completely overwhelmed by their surroundings, most assuredly out of place. Yet they come back every year.

This year, the red exploded--it must have had 30 flowers at one point. The white lagged behind, but like the tortoise, it won the race by being slow and steady. The few remaining flowers have survived about three frosts, possibly because the plant is warmed by being so close to the house.

Funny thing is, the blooms look pink. Maybe the cold has something to do with it.

The top photo was taken a week ago, the bottom one this evening.

Comments

[cailleuch.livejournal.com]

Michigan -- I've got a Fairy rose that is still happily blooming despite the frosts. It isn't even very protected. Just very hardy, or fool hardy, whatever.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Mine are surrounded by lava rock, which I think serve to keep the ground warm.

Or it could just be that these tiny roses are sturdy little buggers...

[cailleuch.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure from what stock the little guys were developed but I still have lots of old roses blooming right now.

See what I have blooming at:
http://cailleuch.livejournal.com/30378.html