Yes, it's an interesting transition for you, although I suppose each of us have teansitions between the seasons, but in very different ways - I always find it fascinating to read about them. Your vase is so stylish in its simplicity - and I am intrigued by the second iris...will it have no markings at all? It may sound odd, but it would appeal to me far more if that was the case!
Thanks, Cathy! :) That iris really has no significant markings--even the beard is a pale bluish yellow. It's quite lovely. I did get some better pictures and hope to post them soon!
Very nice 😍 I am amazed you can grow Iris and Roses there. Is the winter the wet season? It's great to see 90 degrees elsewhere! I love Salvia here, they flower most of the year. We are still in spring but the line is approaching. Amelia
Thanks so much! I think the drier conditions give roses and irises a chance,, though the flip side of that is the amount of careful watering that's needed. I'm trying to work mostly with rose varieties that can go semi-dormant during the worst of the May-June heat.
We normally have two rainy periods: monsoon season, which is July-August (in good years) and the winter rainy season, which is roughly January-March. This garden gets about twice as much rain on average as my Phoenix-area garden did. But that's still only about 16 inches a year. And there's a whole new balance to learn as the soil drainage is much sharper here as well.
So, interesting. I don't know our annual rainfall. Though it is really dry here right now and I can't fathom growing roses on sugar sand. People do though, Belinda's Dream is the favorite.
It's so interesting which roses turn out to grow well in unique conditions. Apparently the old Sutter's Gold is super-reliable here. Guess I need to get one at some point...
Such a beautiful vase Amy. And Frances Craig is a stunner! I don't like the sound of 35°C, but a few degrees above our current 2°C (and snow flurries!) would be nice! I find it amazing that you can grow irises and roses in your climate, and they look so happy and healthy too!
Thank you, Cathy! It does seem a bit too extreme either way! The dry climate keeps disease down in the irises and roses, which is wonderful, but it seems to encourage small creatures with teeth to try the roses especially. The fight is on...! Fortunately bearded irises seem to be unpalatable.
Your Iris is lovely, Amy. 95F is VERY warm. Our temperatures were back down in the low 60s today as the marine layer wrapped around us in the morning hours and never quite left; however, I'm already seeing signs of the seasonal shift toward summer too. Enjoy your new blooms!
Thank you, Kris! I wish we were getting some of your ocean moisture, but during this time of year, the prevailing winds are from the east. There isn't any more Gulf moisture left by the time those winds get here!
Yes, it's an interesting transition for you, although I suppose each of us have teansitions between the seasons, but in very different ways - I always find it fascinating to read about them. Your vase is so stylish in its simplicity - and I am intrigued by the second iris...will it have no markings at all? It may sound odd, but it would appeal to me far more if that was the case!
Thanks, Cathy! :) That iris really has no significant markings--even the beard is a pale bluish yellow. It's quite lovely. I did get some better pictures and hope to post them soon!
Very nice 😍 I am amazed you can grow Iris and Roses there. Is the winter the wet season? It's great to see 90 degrees elsewhere! I love Salvia here, they flower most of the year. We are still in spring but the line is approaching. Amelia
Thanks so much! I think the drier conditions give roses and irises a chance,, though the flip side of that is the amount of careful watering that's needed. I'm trying to work mostly with rose varieties that can go semi-dormant during the worst of the May-June heat.
We normally have two rainy periods: monsoon season, which is July-August (in good years) and the winter rainy season, which is roughly January-March. This garden gets about twice as much rain on average as my Phoenix-area garden did. But that's still only about 16 inches a year. And there's a whole new balance to learn as the soil drainage is much sharper here as well.
So, interesting. I don't know our annual rainfall. Though it is really dry here right now and I can't fathom growing roses on sugar sand. People do though, Belinda's Dream is the favorite.
Sugar sand sounds like quite a challenge!
It's so interesting which roses turn out to grow well in unique conditions. Apparently the old Sutter's Gold is super-reliable here. Guess I need to get one at some point...
Such a beautiful vase Amy. And Frances Craig is a stunner! I don't like the sound of 35°C, but a few degrees above our current 2°C (and snow flurries!) would be nice! I find it amazing that you can grow irises and roses in your climate, and they look so happy and healthy too!
Thank you, Cathy! It does seem a bit too extreme either way! The dry climate keeps disease down in the irises and roses, which is wonderful, but it seems to encourage small creatures with teeth to try the roses especially. The fight is on...! Fortunately bearded irises seem to be unpalatable.
Your Iris is lovely, Amy. 95F is VERY warm. Our temperatures were back down in the low 60s today as the marine layer wrapped around us in the morning hours and never quite left; however, I'm already seeing signs of the seasonal shift toward summer too. Enjoy your new blooms!
Thank you, Kris! I wish we were getting some of your ocean moisture, but during this time of year, the prevailing winds are from the east. There isn't any more Gulf moisture left by the time those winds get here!