the first iris to open its wild and woolly petals for the season.
We've been watching it all week. It's peach and white.
Howard got up close and personal with his camera.
I love the texture. Can you imagine a fabric with the texture of the
very lightest part of the petals, with their almost-not-there stripes?
very lightest part of the petals, with their almost-not-there stripes?
Peek-A-Boo!
Isn't it spectacular? I adore iris blossoms. They just may be my favorite spring flower.
Along with tulips, poppies, bleeding hearts, lilacs, peonies . . . .
Along with tulips, poppies, bleeding hearts, lilacs, peonies . . . .
I'm hoping that in one week, on the day of my Dad's 90th birthday party at That Old House, all the irises will be in full bloom. They wear their party clothes so beautifully, don't they?
What is your favorite spring bloom?
You are invited to visit Bargain Hunting and Chatting With Laurie,
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Meanwhile, Howard and I are heading out . . . yes, a Craigslist pickup, plus a visit to the paint store and Home Depot. Have a wonderful weekend! -- Cass
Absolutely beautiful, Cass.
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Words can not adequately describe the beauty of your Iris!! Spectacular!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Spring flower is the Peony......My Grandmother had them lining her driveway. She died when I was not yet a teenager & inspite of the passage of time .....everytime I smell one it brings her back to me!! A bitter sweet memory!! How I loved her......
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ! !
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo
What a pretty color, Cass! I have had purples, yellows and white bloom already...Christine
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Mine have been in bloom several weeks now. It's so excting to watch them bloom isn't it? I don't have this one, it's fabulous and reminds me of a fresh peach cobbler with whipped topping. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh the colors are gorgeous! I don't have any iris' planted. I need to add them to my flower beds!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
xoxo
Jane
I love irises too! They come in so many different colors! Most of mine have gone by already and I miss them. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty indeed -- I have a spring long list of my favorites too, and Howard did good on taking the best macros.
ReplyDeleteI once tried to buy a dilapidated old ramshackle of a house because the whole 1/2 ac front yard was filled with beautiful Irises-- the bank manager said to me -- my dear -- just ask them for some of the bulbs. So move over dandelion flowers the Irises are coming.
Have a joyful week end.
Joanny
LOVE the peach- just gorgeous! And what Craigslist treasure did you find this week?? :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
xoxo pattie
Those are beautiful! I love that color!
ReplyDeleteCass, this is absolutely splendid! Mine are starting to open, as I pensively await.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Mother's Day weekend.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
What a beautiful Iris!! I had been thinking of planting some and now I know I will!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I also love irises, and mine have not done well the last few years. Only had 3 blooms this year. :(
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
Absolutely beautiful! It is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day:)
Blessings,
Sandra
Cass, these photos are breath-taking. Your Iris is gorgeous! Thank you for linking this beauty to Favorite Things Sat. laurie
ReplyDeleteThat color is gorgeous! I don't have any irises in my yard, but I love them. They are so beautiful. I know your yard must be so pretty. Happy Mother's Day! Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty--I was noticing today that two of our neighbor's Iris' were blooming.
ReplyDeleteOne has a real pretty burgundy color.
Have a great day Sunday!
Melinda
It is just STUNNING, Cass! I'm patiently waiting for mine to bloom. My Mom called them "the poor man's orchid".
ReplyDeleteHoping your foot isn't hurting too much & that you are enjoying having your DD home with you for Mothers Day. ♥ Happy~Happy!! ♥
What a beautiful bloom. Love the colors. I need to peek around the corner and see if my has opened but it is raining so hard today. Maybe tomorrow. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos.
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