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Patty W. zone 5a Illinois

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Since Sara is always asking for photos I'm trying to be a bit braver about this. I guess if I can share my bit of mess. Perhaps others might as well. Sara you asked for these so no laughing. :-)

This is another new flower open on At Last. It's a beautiful apricot color.

Hit the submit button accidentally. I'll finish this in a minute.

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Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
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7 years ago

Now if I can quit goofing up maybe I can get them in one place. You will notice many of the bushes have almost a bare cane look instead of a bushy look. This is because of midge damage that I have removed.

Phloxy Baby I like this rose it's so different.

Sunrise Sunset getting started.

I'll put Lemon fizz here two.

One of the little At Last bushes

My Hero the name says it all.

Wrong photo

Brilliant and Peach Drift

The north side is getting better. There are nine baby Hydrangea Bobo planted at the edge. Hope it works out the way I think it will.

Third time for redoing this. Since this bed is 2 feet up in front and 3 feet up in back. The other roses weren't to crazy about living here. So a total make over with 4 very hardy Campfires, 2 EE My girl that matches the fade out color on Campfire. One EE Yellow Brick Road that matches the yellow opening color of Csmpfire. Assorted perennials to fill in for a while. I promised my neighbor if it doesn't work out this time. I'll blow it up.

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Sara-Ann Z6B OK
7 years ago
Patty, that's a beautiful rose, love the color and old fashioned look. Great timing, I'm mostly between flushes right now, not many blooms. Love seeing yours! Thank you!
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Sara-Ann Z6B OK
7 years ago
They're looking good, Patty!
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
7 years ago
I love the layout you have there!! And "at last" is soooo beautiful !!
dublinbay z6 (KS)
7 years ago
At Last is a beautiful rose--so many petals packed in the middle!

Very interesting layouts for your gardens. Keep us informed on their progress.

Kate
jjpeace (zone 5b Canada)
7 years ago
What a beautiful garden and layout!
KarenPA_6b
7 years ago
I agree! What a a beautiful garden and layout. Due to lack of space, I cramped too much in my little beds. Thanks for sharing your garden, Patty. I have to say that your beds are very nice looking "mess", Patty.
rosecanadian
7 years ago
At Last is sooooo stuffed!! I love it!!! Looks a lot like an Austin. I really like Phloxy Baby; and I love the name!!!

Well done! You should be proud!

Carol
nanadollZ7 SWIdaho
7 years ago
Patty, you've done a wonderful and your hard work is paying off. I like the thought and care you've put into these flower beds. At Last is a beauty. Who hybridized it? I love your Peach Drift, too. I hope we can see more pics as time goes on of all the hydrangeas in bloom. Diane
Phuong Bui APAC-Vietnam-Always hot, rain alot
7 years ago
Very lovely!!! First time I see and know of At Last ! Wow!
Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
Original Author
7 years ago
Oh my gosh, thank you so much everyone. I really mean that. Given my personality I sort of figured no one would look.

I'm my gardens greatest critic of course. Little Bobo is cane hardy here but grows slowly. I had to already just starting their third year. They are now 2 feet tall. I was a little worried that it might have to many flowers given the on line photos. In person its very nice. Can't put anything very tall there (which is what I really would like)as there is not much space for the neighbors to pass.

The roses are growing leaps and bounds with all of this sun lately. Quite a bit taller than their photos already.

One big surprise, I've had a little rose for 4 years. It's never taller than 2 feet and have always wanted another. So this year I ordered every rose that I thought it might be. Its none of them. Last year I had added Red Drift to the garden and when they bloomed a bit on the pink side this year I now have the name of my little rose.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
7 years ago
Thank you for sharing your lovely garden, Patty.
Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b
7 years ago
Everything looks great. Now it's time to enjoy.
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Great shots Patty!
Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you everyone.

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