Double Mandevilla 'Rita Marie Green' blooming on the armillary sphere:
First bloom from Siberian Iris 'Sky Wings':
First David Austin rose of the year ~ 'Crown Princess Margareta:'
Allium bulgaricum swaying in the breeze:
"Laurens Grape' breadseed poppies (papaver somniferum) spread throughout the garden this year ~ no complaints here!
The poppy, photographed in morning light, looks like it could be a painting?
One more... the illusion of a double blossom, two Clematis 'Multi Blue' buds just happened to open back to back:
How is that for lovely??
Hi Kathleen, These are all lovely, but the poppy and rose are my favourites. So pretty! I agree the poppy could be a painting.
Posted by: Jennifer | June 23, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Very lovely! I planted those same poppy seeds, but they are still very tiny. That rose is beautiful.
Posted by: Catherine | June 23, 2011 at 06:31 PM
Each one is lovelier than the last. I do like Lauren's Grape, have seen it over the years on the blogs. Will give it a try.
I don't think I have seen a double Mandevilla...very pretty.
Posted by: Janet, The Queen of Seaford | June 23, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Wow ~ LOVE the picture of the poppy. Beautiful! Allium bulgaricum is on my order list for the fall to try out here. It looks so unique.
Posted by: sweetbay | June 24, 2011 at 07:31 AM
That is most lovely. I picture your garden as such an exotic place to be from all these beautiful flowers.
Posted by: tina | June 24, 2011 at 07:38 AM
What a pretty clematis Kathleen. The petals are so pretty with hints of lavender. That poppy is my favorite. What a beauty. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Lona | June 24, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Their all so lovely and you captured them at their best. :) I particularly fond of that Iris though... :)
Posted by: Racquel | June 24, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Totally lovely! My 'Lauren's Grape' are just starting to open too. I love them! Great photos!
Posted by: Grace | June 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM
It's more than lovely. That shot of the petals of the Crown Princess Margareta is outstanding.
Posted by: Kala | June 27, 2011 at 03:43 AM
So nice! Not sure I can pick a favorite out of these. So pretty.
Posted by: Victoria | June 29, 2011 at 09:02 AM
Lovely doesn't even do them justice. All are spectacular shots! The blooms would be amazing on their own, but through your camera lens, they're incredible. Visits to your blog always make my day!
Posted by: PlantPostings | June 29, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Now where did you find purple poppy seeds? I looked everywhere! I do like my pretty pink poppies, but I really wanted purple. Gorgeous!
Posted by: RobinL | June 29, 2011 at 07:56 PM
Hi Kathleen, These are all so pretty! Love that peach rose. No wonder it has the name " the crown princess".
Posted by: Jennifer | June 30, 2011 at 06:07 AM