There are still flowers in my early fall garden. We have had above average temperatures appreciated by both plants and the gardener. I’ve recently planted some single roses to support pollinators although I do have my favorite doubles and English style roses as well.
Rose Fourth Of July – a climber. She’s hardy to Zone 5, but I put her against the south wall of the house for extra protection.
Happy to see that big new cane appear its first year in the ground. As you can see, my hummingbird feeder is still up. I leave my feeders up until mid-October in case there are stragglers. I did see a hummer on September 29.
Rose Darlow’s Enigma is over halfway up the obelisk in its second year. This rose is hardy to Zone 4.
Clusters of lightly fragrant single white flowers attract pollinators.
Some surprise late bloom on clematis Niobe. She’s planted under an obelisk that is the twin of the one Darlow’s Enigma is climbing up. The foliage is that of rose Blanc Double de Coubert, a hardy to Zone 4 semi-double white rose with a yellow center. The idea is that Niobe will climb through Blanc Double de Coubert and Heavenly Blue morning glory will be planted out next spring to climb through Darlow’s Enigma.
Rose Golden Wings. This time of year, I do not deadhead so the roses know it is time to prepare for winter. Golden Wings also produces lovely orange hips from the spent blooms. She is hardy to Zone 5 so at my 7100 ft elevation, I will give winter protection during our coldest weather.
A Pikes Peak Garden 