Sunday, April 26, 2009

Today's Flowers




This beautiful rose was blooming in the garden of a friend I visited last week. The petals are multi-colored, thus the name "Joseph's Coat." I caught this one in fully opened form. The major down-side to this rose variety is that the stems, both main and small leaf-bearing, are thickly populated with very sharp thorns. I'd hate to be caught in a thicket of Joseph Coat roses. I understand that this variety is recommended for creating boundry line hedges.

For more information on this rose variety, you may click the link above.


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37 comments:

  1. Bradley HsiApril 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    We planted "Joseph's Coat" before in our garden. Yours was really in full bloom and very pretty. Beautiful lighting.

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 26, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Beautiful rose, Pat... Yes---those thorns can get you sometimes!!! Just ask George since he's the 'keeper' of our roses.

    Love that name, Joseph's coat...
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. Sniffles and SmilesApril 26, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful photo! You take terrific shots!

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  4. SandraApril 26, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Indeed, beautiful rose!

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  5. Arkansas PattiApril 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Ah, so pretty and it is rose season isn't it. My favorite here is the Robin Hood Rose. It must have a zillion buds on it ready for display. Can't wait.

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  6. Rune EideApril 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Thorns or not - beautiful it was!

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  7. ainoApril 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    What a colour. Very beautiful shot.

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  8. JulianaApril 26, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful flower

    My entry this week : in HERE. I hope you have time to visit. Thanks

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  9. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Your macro shot is awesome. Wonderful colors.

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  10. NaturegirlApril 26, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    LOve the light that comes through this lovely color! Roses thorns and all are my loves in the garden!

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  11. VALKYRIENApril 26, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    You cannot loose with a lovely rose, with or without thorns! Beautiful photo - the lighting is gorgeous!

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  12. TarolinoApril 26, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Very pretty rose and colouration as well as shape. Thorny roses are a bit of pain to trim down but with blooms like that one could take the inconvenience.

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  13. kayleenApril 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Gorgeous rose, gorgeous photo. love the lighting.

    Nebraska Birding

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  14. EbieApril 26, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Thorns or no thorns, the rose is so pretty. I love their smell, too.

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  15. Digital Flower PicturesApril 26, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    When 'Joesph's Coat' is on it is a stunning rose. The colors are fantastic. After a few years of taking care of a big rose garden I have many scars. We suit up to go in there now.

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  16. RoseApril 26, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Oh, wow, it is a beauty....I looked at roses yesterday and wondered would I have better luck with one now.

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  17. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Very beautiful photo! Love the colours, very unique.

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  18. BarbaraApril 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Great macro. Very pretty. Smiles B

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  19. DeniseinVAApril 26, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    A gorgeous rose and a great photo, the lighting is perfect. Thank you very much for sharing it with Today's Flowers. Thanks also for stopping by my blog. I was at a park today and much to my surprise came across the same bush and white flower I had in my garden so at long last I was able to identify it. It is called a Double European Bird Cherry (Prunus Padus CV Plena).

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  20. HilaryApril 26, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Oh Pat, that's gorgeous. The colours are so vibrant. Lovely shot.

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  21. LeoraApril 26, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    A great name for a rose. It does look like a special coat. Beautiful photo.

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  22. sunnymamaApril 26, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Absolutely stunning! What a gorgeous colour.

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  23. JeannelleApril 26, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    What a bright mix of beautiful color! From here, I could care less about the thorns!

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  24. AnonymousApril 27, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    I love the name of this beautiful flower.

    Paz

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  25. JinksyApril 27, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Almost looks on fire...

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  26. mimiApril 27, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    so pretty bloom rose and great up close captured.

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  27. Dr.JohnApril 27, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    That is a beautiful rose.

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  28. IndayApril 27, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    That is a nice name for a Rose! We have roses here in our area but I really do not know much of their names. To me, a rose is a rose. But it's good to learn more especially their own identity just like people.

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  29. TulipApril 27, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    beautiful close up picture of a rose. i love the color, so vibrant.

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  30. MelitaApril 27, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hello Pat,
    What a beautiful flower you got here-
    one could almost use it as a bed for a Sunday afternoon nap !
    I must have said this before but your "avatar" cat is gorgeous - what a wonderful face - dont know should I laught or cry !
    What a look !

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  31. PattyApril 27, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful flower even if the stems are prickly.

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  32. RuminationsApril 27, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    What a lovely color! This is one I'd enjoy in MY yard ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  33. nonizamboniApril 27, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Nicely done. The name of this rose conjures up so many images. . .such a beautiful combo of colors too.
    Happy Monday!

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  34. Luiz Santilli JrApril 28, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Pat

    Wonderful your flowers!
    TODAY'S FLOWERS thanks your participation!
    Hope you have a nice week.
    Luiz

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  35. Lilli & NevadaApril 29, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    That is one beautiful rose. I love roses

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  36. Ruth Hull ChatlienApril 29, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Beautiful colors. I can see where it got its name.

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  37. Flying SoloApril 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Great shot and great colours!

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