It's 90+ today and will continue to be very hot this week. Here are some pics before the heat really hit my area.

Marriotta, a mini rose planted as a band a few months ago from Rogue Valley. Very healthy and thriving. Looking forward to seeing how large a plant this rose becomes.

Evelyn - purchased as an own root band from Chamblees a few months ago. It really took off fast and it may be a good-sized shrub by the end of the summer. Very happy with my first time rose purchases from Chamblees.

Poseidon - bare root from Palatine. Love this color!

Best Kept Secret - a new rose I got recently from Regan Nursery. It's quite different from Secret -- the flower is much more rounded. The plant is very dense, compact, with lots of buds. More like a Floribunda than an HT. Fragrance varies depending on heat/wind.

Tahitian Sunset - just got this in March. Colors vary somewhat. This one is lighter and more peachy than usual. I've got black spot problems this year due to our cool spring.

Wild Blue Yonder - a recent birthday gift from my husband. I'm finding this rose has reliable fragrance even with heat and windy conditions.

Watercolors Homerun - this new rose has both pink and coral-colored roses at the same time.

Hope you enjoyed the pics!

Ann