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Rare December beauty

8 years ago

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unseasonably warm temperatures. Honestly not sure what is going on with our weather this year..despite the warmth, the change of seasons has suspended many blooms in place.

Winchester Cathedral just reminding me why it is one of my favorites..but it seems to be forgetting that it is a standard and should be going to sleep already. The cold has kept this bloom open much longer than usual.

Some big beautiful buds on Eden.. sadly destined not to open

Artemis showing her winter attire-- usually she is a creamy white

One of the Aldi unknown HTs is covered in fist size buds that are perfectly shaped

Clematis 'Warsaw Nike' holding onto her color and fighting off dormancy, for now.

Hope everyone is staying warm where ever you are!

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9

8 years ago

Really gorgeous, every one of them. Just a thought, if you were to pick the blooms that won't open further would they possibly open if you were to pick them and put them inside. I would think the warmer air would stimulate them to open. Roses in December in Germany are certainly a new phenomenon.

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Prettypetals_GA_7-8
8 years ago
Beautiful beautiful blooms! I had some late blooming Edens that didn't open but I love the stage right when they start unfurling. Our weather has been super warm but hoping it gets a little cold for Christmas. Think Jan and Feb are going to be super cold and we will miss these beautiful warm days. Judy
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jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
8 years ago
Great shots of your roses! Glad they are blooming for you!
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bethnorcal9
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Wow! Beautiful! Unusual for a clematis to be blooming now isn't it?

Well, we're finally getting somewhat of a "real" winter this yr. Lots of much needed rain, and very cold temps. I expect we will get some snow after the first of the yr. Thankfully, the higher Sierras have finally gotten snow! Last yr there was pretty much none. Despite the cold and rain, I still have a lot of roses blooming or trying to bloom. But then, I always do into January. They don't usually amount to much tho. I'm just really glad we've gotten rain. If it keeps up like this, maybe we won't get rationed next yr! I'm looking forward to spring tho..
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sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
8 years ago
Beautiful photos! We are also having unusually warm weather this winter. I am in NE Florida and we usually have a frost or two by now. Our days have been in the 80'sF and nights in the upper 50-60sF
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mustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9
8 years ago
I agree with everyone else. Absolutely gorgeous! thank you for posting those wonderful pictures.
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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho
8 years ago
Gorgeous blooms and how lucky you are! Yes, you could bring those blooms inside, and as well as any large buds. They will open and the buds will be full sized blooms after several days. This extends the life of the bouquet. I did this almost a month ago when everything froze here. I had lots of pretty little bouquets, and the smaller buds that don't open dry nicely, too. Diane
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Original Author
8 years ago
thanks everyone! I thought I would bring some in the house, but when I did that a couple of days ago, they completely fell apart when they came in from the 'cold'. It seems that the weather is suspending them in place. If they last, I will be sure to share pics.
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Original Author
8 years ago
I gave into temptation and cut a few.

bonus picture of the new rescue dog 'Polo' caught in a rare moment when he is not destroying the house
Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
8 years ago
What a beautiful doggie Ninkasi. Photo melted my heart thank you.
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onewheeler
8 years ago
Sweet doggie picture. He looks so innocent. LOL

I love the colors the roses pick up in the late season when the temperatures change. that is one of the reasons I enjoy growing Austins, when it gets cooler the colors deepen.

Valerie
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msdorkgirl
8 years ago
Beautiful and I love the cupped form! Your doggie is cute too, thank you for sharing!
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rosecanadian
8 years ago
Oh! I love the roses you picked!! They look wonderful! My favs are the two on the left - wow!!!

Your dog is a cutie...and so angelic looking. :)

Carol
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