Nice foliage on those pictured roses Cori Ann! Looking great!

All American Magic. Crazy 65mph gusts actually threw these huge pots across the yard a couple of weeks ago. I'm lucky the pots didn't break. This rose responded with even more buds! Earlier this spring the foliage was so dark purple it almost looked black. Now it's a lovely green.

Falstaff has some of my favorite foliage. It starts off burgundy and emerald green, then turns a rich, dark blue green. The buds and sepals are just perfect too. (Wavy leaves of Young Lycidas in the background on some of the Falstaff photos, and more Lacy Phacelia)

More Falstaff with Iceberg on large obelisks. Nepeta, thyme, lacy Phacelia and freesia in there too. See all those buds? :-)

Not a rose, but I enjoy this foliage too. Meyer lemon. I think the foliage has curled because of all the rain... but not sure. It will be just fine though. Look at all the blooms and buds.

Blueberries. Don't you love the lavender, blue green of the new foliage on this one too? Corsican mint is in there too. Some allium and more lacy Phacelia also in another nearby pot.

Genie Magnolia still blooming deep, dark burgundy blooms while it also has foliage. Very pretty. A put a Munstead Wood bloom in front for you to compare the color too. Almost the same isn't it? Munstead Wood may be a little more smoky colored, with undertones like smoked paprika. The Genie Magnolia has more of a deep purple undertone, much like Falstaff.

wow that lemon tree looks happy, even with its curly leaves. I can see lil lemons there too! I'm envious- Had to prune out a gall wasp infestation on mine last year and its been in recovery ever since.

Always did enjoy that time of year with cheery daffodils, a few early roses and the foliage looking all fresh and new before BS and mildew start up...

Thanks Curdle! The lemon blossoms fill the air on the patio with their scent too. Yummy!

Well... I didn't take photos of the ones the storm damaged. No need to focus on the negatives. ;-) They will all be just fine soon enough. I can't believe how All American Magic responded to its beating!

Oh goodness I've just noticed all these Cori Ann, how lovely, I especially like those 'Madame Anisette's...the WWII Memorial - what a beauty!, and Nahema,.. fantastic, but they're all good, and with the raindrops adds another dimension..

Lucky you with the rain, it's been almost dry here in this part of England for 2 months, not unusual for this area... but I'm beginning to fret... I shall have to enjoy your rain from afar... your garden is lush and only going one way... better and better...

Very healthy and happy plants of all types! Yay! I'd love to sit next to your lemon tree and sip tea. My favorite scent in the world.

You're right, Madame Anisette has an almost fake look. I hope mine gets buds this year. Do you have any?

Happily... yes! They didn't get knocked off in the storm we had recently and they're filling out nicely now that we are getting our usual sunshine. :-)