A new day..

The current look of this iris. It was hybridised by John's sister before the 10 years after a major stroke took her life into a new challenge. It was recognised and is in the books as "Munro Special"! We got two plants 2 years ago and only this year we have flowers. I will take daily shots of this to see what it's like! Sister passed on this year but her devotion with iris lives on!
Thankful for:
The garden is alive - rhoda's, kowhai, blossom, ceonothus, and now the first roses!

[Diana]

Such a stunner you got there. Sorry to hear of the passing of your SIL.

[Maggiemae]

@ludwigsdiana Thank you for noting that, Diana! She had a very limited life after 10 years with a major stroke!

[Wylie]

that's a lovely legacy, sorry for your loss.

[John Falconer]

What a fabulous photo. Lovely.

[Casablanca]

What a fabulous gift to leave behind for generations to come. Love an iris. I shall enjoy watching this open

[Yao RL]

A memory of beautiful shot, it stands out of the blur.

[Maggiemae]

@yaorenliu The advantages of an iPhone, Yao - portrait setting!

[Valerie Chesney]

Such a gorgeous colour

[Kate]

Such a rich purple color. The bud/flower seems to be floating amidst the stalks.

[gloria jones]

Super focus, dof

[Krista Marson]

sweet

[haskar]

Great close up.

[Pat Knowles]

A very special iris then.....a lovely tribute to a your sister in law... she had a few years after her stroke then!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat Yes - ten years, Pat - no speech, no leg or arm movement!. She loved the nurses though!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae poor girl, that’s sad & she lived a long life too I feel!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat She got to the ripe old age of 90, though!

[Bep]

Lovely shot of a very special flower. Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

[Phil Howcroft]

perfect looks like it is floating

[katy]

beautiful light and color and such a wonderful tribute to your SIL

[Corinne]

Lovely focus

[Harry J Benson]

Beautiful, nicely focused – nice tribute for John's sister

[Maggiemae]

@grammyn Her legacy lives on, Katy - a wonderful achievement!

[Maggiemae]

@hjbenson Its going to change, Harry - I will keep posting!

[Maggiemae]

@gijsje Positively amazing, Bep - now the next day and whipppy dooo!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Sorry to hear about your sister-in-law, but how wonderful to have her own hybrid to honor her memory!

[Helen Jane]

I do like an Iris. I hope you can keep this going in memory of your sister.