Iris Unfurling by calm

Iris Unfurling

My mother-in-law gave me this iris the summer before she passed away. It has a magnificent large bloom with beautiful contrasting colors and a very ruffly edge. But if the weatherman is correct (and I hope he isn't) snow is possible here on Monday. I'm afraid my irises, peonies, roses, poppies, and lilies may all be in danger of damage. I will cover what I can and hope it isn't as cold as predicted. OH MY... a closer examination of this photograph shows that I have pink aphids....... aarg!
Kaz
Beautiful colours! Hope the snow doesn't arrive.
April 22nd, 2012  
I hope you don't get snow and I hope you get rid of those bugs so you can enjoy these lovely flowers
April 22nd, 2012  
Beautiful colouring. Snow? Noooo
April 22nd, 2012  
Beautiful
April 22nd, 2012  
Thisnisnwonderful. I love your perspective and the colors are terrific.
April 22nd, 2012  
Gorgeous colors.
April 22nd, 2012  
Oh no .. who wants more snow this time of the year!! Hope it misses you. I used to use a solution of "soapy water" on aphids and it worked for me. Have you ever tried that, Cathy! Of course, I don't want to be giving you bad advice here, so do ask the experts!! :) AND I LOVE this gorgeous flower ... I can see that the colors will be stunning.
April 22nd, 2012  
I love Iris' - it's great the way they unfurl - love the colours and detail here
April 22nd, 2012  
Cathy you sound as sentimental about your flowers as I am! I have so many flowers that have been given to me and each year I remember that person whenever the flowers arrive. To me it's such an exciting time. This is just lovely and I hope you'll post a picture of it in full bloom.
April 22nd, 2012  
@karenann I looked up some 'solutions' to the aphid problem online and soapy water is one... since you had good luck with it, I will certainly give it a try! Thanks for the tip!
April 22nd, 2012  
@cindymc I guess I am... I have my husband's great-grandmother's rose bush, too. Cindy, if it survives this 'blackberry winter' (you are probably one of the few on here familiar with that term) I will post a photo!
April 22nd, 2012  
@karendalling @juliehill @fueast @kerristephens @debbim @bardejov It is so nice of you to take time out of your day to view my photo... I appreciate each and every one of you!
April 23rd, 2012  
this is so gorgeous. I hope it survives the weather
April 23rd, 2012  
@jgpittenger Thank you, Jane... been loving your seaside photos!
April 23rd, 2012  
wow... beautiful shot ...good spotting the aphids.. .incredible how much further along your blooms are... we just started lilac buds!!
April 23rd, 2012  
I hate aphids too. But what to do. Beautiful colours
April 23rd, 2012  
wow Cathy, this is beautiful
April 23rd, 2012  
Another amazing iris shot! Beautiful!
April 23rd, 2012  
Beautiful capture!!
April 23rd, 2012  
Kim
Beautiful...can't wait to see it in full bloom and I think that the soapy water does work for aphids. Hate those creepy little things!
April 24th, 2012  
Pam
Beautiful!!
April 24th, 2012  
So lovely!
April 24th, 2012  
Nice close up & lovely colour. Mine are weeks behind as they are just forming the swelling of a flower.
April 24th, 2012  
Beautiful colour and textures
April 24th, 2012  
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