All of a sudden there seem to be roses everywhere. The gardens in Alexandra Square, in front of the almshouses, are full of them. I think they are quite old bushes and look a bit leggy - and I'm not fond of all the messy woodbark mulch, though I know that's to help the overstretched council gardening team to keep the weeds in check. Lovely to see the bright blooms though.
I've photographed the red door and its red roses before. The artist in me gets endless pleasure from the colour matching.
A more modern apartment block nearby has a hedge of roses and these smell gorgeous as you walk past. The recent rain and strong wind has left them a bit bedraggled but they still give me pleasure.
The colours - and the scent, as I can only imagine it from your photos - are gorgeous! No wonder the rose is called the queen of flowers.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, my sister and I are now less than 5 weeks away from our annual Yorkshire holiday, and are currently filling our diary with trips and visits with friends and family. Our landlady and friend Julia will drive with us to Saltaire for a day out on Thursday, 23 July. Any chance we meet, or a recommendation of a good place to grab a bite to eat around lunch time? A café will do, no need for a posh restaurant :-)