Flowers in the House

This was a challenge.  My garden looks like Mother Nature has departed for cooler climes.  Almost nothing is blooming, so I turned on the sprinklers early Saturday morning and that nudged a few things to perk up and open.

This mini-rose has been a star for years.  The best part of my inheritance from my aunt many years ago, it's a reliable performer that starts early and blooms well into the fall.  The flowers are a bit strange.  Early in the season they are very white dark pink spots and picotee on some blooms, while others are pure white.  As the season progresses, tho, the flowers get more ivory with less vibrant splashes of pink, and many of these have a decidedly peach tinge.  Whatever the time, it's pretty and often covered with masses of blossoms.

A nest of Solomon's Seal leaves, a bit of Joe Pye Weed and a collection of bits and pieces out of the pots on the deck, and that's it:  salvia, verbena and one lone Lady's Mantle.

The rest of my treasure this morning was one zinnia, which I put close to my chair where I can enjoy it.

Be sure to stop by Jane's house (SmallButCharming) to see what's in the other houses.  I'm counting on our friends in Europe to have lots of pretty things to share.   Thanks, Jane, for organizing us!