These old fashioned David Austin roses are my favorite flowers. The multitude of petals and heady fragrance outshines any hybrid.
This particular rose is called "Abraham Darby" and is one of the prettiest, I think. This rose is a very old one and goes back to the 1800's.
A pot with geraniums and scaveola - not bad for a little Winter foliage, eh?
The petal count on these old roses is phenomenal!
They thrive in Winter here in Florida with all the sun and cooler nightime temps.
These hibiscus blooms are the size of a salad plate!Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows that I am quite a fan of South Florida and love the climate, not to mention living a couple of miles off the Gulf of Mexico and the gorgeous Winter and Spring seasons here. One of the biggest perks has to be the beautiful trees, plants and flowers that bloom year-round. Having grown up with the harsh Winter climate of Michigan, I savor every luxury that living in the tropics affords. I just thought I'd share a few photos of some of my mom's roses and blooming plants around her pool that I took this week. It's always a treat when she cuts some roses for me and I can enjoy having them in a vase in my work space.