Tuesday 19 June 2012

Patio Rose








Three years ago, some of the students that I was working with
gave me this patio rose.







It was absolutely beautiful
...a big plant with loads of roses blooming on it.


I've lost the name tag
but I think it was named 'Sweet Dreams'


After it had finished flowering I put it in the garden and didn't see it for a while.







Last summer I found it
and it looked so unhappy
I stuck it(that is the operative word for I certainly can't say 'planted with care')
in a pot standing on the back patio.





I found it a couple of days ago and thought that It was looking so nice I would share it with you!





When we moved here, nearly 16 years ago,
I brought a little blue flowered hebe with us and planted it in the patio borders.

The heavy snow and ice,
a few years ago,
 killed it and I was so disappointed!
Then last summer I found a little seedling and....
'stuck' it in a pot on the patio.....






yes....you've guessed.......

It is flowering beautifully...and doesn't it look lovely with the rose?








If I'd tried to plan I probably would not have thought of putting these two together







But I think that one compliments the other very well!








22 comments:

  1. So pretty together. I love roses but can't grow them in my yard since I have limited sunlight.

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  2. One never knows what goes with what. It's gorgeous!

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  3. The Rose is a lovely colour, so delicate....I do love roses!

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  4. The rose goes perfectly with the hebe. Both harmonizing lovely colors.

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  5. Very pretty! I'm so looking forward to moving to a place where there are no watering restrictions-so that I can have flowers.

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  6. So beautiful Joan! The colours are lovely together.

    xox

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  7. A lovely combination and each shares memories of a special time...
    Susan

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  8. A perfect pairing! I'm so happy for you that they both came back!

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  9. Yes indeed! The combination is very pretty! I love how that hebe grows. Hope your day is great. Tammy

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  10. That pot looks gorgeous, such a happy accident of planting. Wonder if you'll start a gardening trend?!

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  11. They do go very well together, I love yellow roses but mine died a few years ago and I have not replaced it as yet. Sometimes plants do decide where they feel happiest don't they?
    xxx

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  12. Amazing how nature works isn't it. The flowers are beautiful.

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  13. What amazing flowers - they really do look lovely together.

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  14. A most perfect combination! Great job. Susan

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  15. What a beautiful rose and that sweet little flower is the perfect combination for it- xo Diana

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  16. I have always loved lavender and yellow together - since I was a little girl. A perfect combo!

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  17. That rose is gorgeous! I like how you added the other plant with it; very nice look!!

    betty

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  18. What a nice surprise for you -- love the color combination! :)

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  19. I love yellow roses. What a beautiful combination. I am glad it came back!!!

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  20. This is so beautiful! Yellow roses are one of my favorites! And any blue or purple flower - just love them. I don't plant roses, as they usually require too much care, but I sure love looking at other's gardens and the love they show!

    Thank you for sharing! I love your photos!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  21. They are just lovely. I would have never thought of this, but you have an eye for beauty. I love the color of the rose.

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  22. Lovely results "by accident.":)

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