These photos were taken on 05 March 2021 when Nigel and I were wandering around the lower level in the Dunedin Botanic Garden. There were still lovely roses to be seen and although most garden plants are now past their best it’s always interesting to see them at their mature stages too. I didn’t have my camera, Nigel took these. New Zealand.
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‘Wild Cat’.

‘My Girl’.

From the herb garden: Leonurus cardiaca or motherwort.

Our native Astelia, in a planting at the lower carpark.

By the way, I’ve viewed some wonderful bald eagle photos today and thought I’d share the links:
Preening eagle ~by Mike Powell (North Virginia, USA)
Eagle with two young eaglets in Lens-Artists Challenge #139 – Special Moments ~by Tina Schell (Kiawah Island)
Text by Liz, photos by Nigel; Exploring Colour (2021)
Beautiful!
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That first rose is so vibrant. ‘Rose’ may say spring and summer, but those are autumn colors, and to see them on a rose is wonderful.
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Yes, it is vibrant Linda, a joy to see at any time! Thank you.
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Ah, that first rose is in my favourite colours!
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Ah, thank you. Bright, warm, friendly colours .. what’s not to love? They’re almost like a hug!
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Yes!
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Thanks for the link Liz, much appreciated! I cannot believe you went into this gorgeous garden without a camera! Your post reminded me of our trip to your beautiful country, and fond memories of Dunedin especially so thanks too for that!
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We’re really fond of Dunedin, glad to hear you enjoyed your visit there!
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Gorgeous roses – the ‘Wild Cat’ is quite fiery! I love the silveriness of astelias, but they’re quite expensive in the garden centres. Maybe I’ll manage to save up my pennies for one… 🙂
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They’re worth it and once they’ve got bigger you can divide them easily enough to get lots more.
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Aha, that’s interesting to know! It’s always good to have a few ‘babies’ on the go, in case something happens to the original plant.
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Your first rose is a stunner in colors!!
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Thanks Donna! As I replied to Leya .. bright, warm, friendly colours .. what’s not to love? They’re almost like a hug!
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