Thursday, July 16, 2009

My New Color Scheme


It all started with some pink glads I bought that bloomed orange...hmmm. What to do? I had started to plant a few warm color toned roses on one side of my garden....a pale yellow here, a pinkie peach there. As I said in my previous post I started noticing a new emerging color scheme with pinks and oranges. So when these bloomed last summer I tagged them and moved them later on in the season over to the warmer rose border. Pretty soon I found my self being drawn to these colors and started purchasing plant material to add to the picture. Above I just planted this new day lily called Persian Market




Bright pink zinnia's and a new climbing rose called Soaring Spirits named in honor of 9-11
Here is my attempt so far at this color scheme.
We are leaving tomorrow for vacation...not sure when if I will get to post...We are heading to Portland for the weekend to help with the grands while mom and dad attend a wedding. Then off to our beloved Cannon Beach with just the hubby for a few days. We will have to make a side trip to St. Paul on our way home. Hehehe I have roses waiting for me at Heirloom Roses :) I will fill you in on the goodies when I get back.

10 comments:

Nadine said...

You have a way with a flower. Those are beautiful and so colorful. I hope all is well with you and those beautiful children and grandchildren you have.

CIELO said...

Hi Cindy.... your lilies and roses are looking great.... don't you just love these sweet summer days... is so good to see you!

Cielo

Knitting Mania said...

Have fun at the beach!

Maree said...

Gorgeous! I've started to wear more pinks and oranges lately...makes me happy!

You know...some of my favorite flowers are zinnias..simple to grow, and so lovely to look at and wonderful to cut and share.

Thank you so much for your sweet comments, they are heartfelt and so very much appreciated!

Have a wonderful vacation~

Emancipation of the Freed said...

Wow, what breathetaking beauty!!
Miss you guys!
Tom

Lavinia said...

Wow, that pitcher packs a punch. I like this new scheme. THe zinnias are so vivid too. Enjoy your vacation!

Anonymous said...

Oh I love to peek in on your blog and see what is blooming!! And see your little ones! I see Jenna only once and a while, we are mostly at the newest baby campus on Camano Island. We are planning on coming to the anniversary party for Ang and Jeff hope to see you their.
blessings,
Cecille

Just a little something from Judy said...

Sounds like you have some fun days coming up. A weekend with the grands and time in Cannon Beach...sounds great to me! I love Heirloom Roses. I hope you share some of them with us. Your blog looks beautiful!

Barbara said...

Hope you have a great time and will look forward to pics on yur return. The flower colour scheme is lovely. 100 degrees is a bit much to say the least. We have had just mid 60's for a week now. And lots of rain.

Vee said...

Enjoy your time away! How could you not with time being spent with those beautiful grandgirlies?! It's always good to get away alone, too. I have a feeling that you'll be ready for the rest.

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