It’s been a beautiful week here in Washington State. Summer in these parts is sublime, and I’m spending as much time as possible in the garden. Last week I wrote about whites in the garden. My Six today feature colorful blooms that have burst open in this week’s sunshine.
ONE – Munstead Wood roses by David Austin are winners due to their amazing color, performance, and fragrance. Here is one stem, and my trio of bushes.
TWO – Also in the rose garden on the side featuring magenta, orange, and peach blooms, the Knautia macedonica ‘Thunder and Lightning’ are a particularly gorgeous variety due to their variegated foliage.
THREE – Golden Celebration roses by David Austin have a delicious, citrusy scent. This trio of bushes is ready to burst.
FOUR – Near the pond, beneath the willow, a young Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Double Take Peach’ is holding onto its blossoms well.
FIVE – Up near the flat lawn area, this Weigela florida ‘Wine and Roses’ offers nice contrast in the border.
SIX – And finally to finish out this Six, over in the perennial beds this faithful bloomer, Weigela florida ‘Variegata’ delights us each year.
Six on Saturday is faithfully hosted by The Propagator in the U.K. By visiting his site and clicking on links in the comments, you can view beautiful gardens from around the world.
Gardens at Coppertop 
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