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Grand Dame with raindrops

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Hello everyone-I have LOTS of different kinds of roses in my garden, Some do better than others. Some have fragrance others do not. This is one of my last roses I got this Spring and it took it a while to bloom but when it did. It was worth the wait. It is called THE GRAND DAME.  Fitting name I think.

The big, shrub- like bushes are filled with abundant deep green leaves. Low-thorned stems carry the nodding clusters of old-fashioned, full flowers that provide a perfect touch to a landscape or bouquet. They will grow to 5-6'  They come bareroot with no leaves. The day I took this pic it had rained earlier in the day and I decided to see if I could capture a good picture of it. I think it turned out pretty decent.

 

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Sharon Lee

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Gorgeous photo, Sharon. And, I love the rose you mention. It's got a lovely heady aroma - to me, the scent of a rose is almost its most alluring quality. 

Sep 17, 2014 04:38 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That is one gorgeous rose and such a beautful picture....I love the raindrops!

Sep 17, 2014 10:00 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

There is something special about flower shots that have morning dew, or rain drops on them.  It adds a little accent to the shot.

Sep 17, 2014 09:33 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Kathy-Thank you and I am happy with the way it turned out

Thank you Alexandra. I think it is too and I actually ordered it from a company called Edmundsroses.com

Gayle-That is quite a compliment because we all know that Roy is a excellent photographer.  I think Dale would approve

Anna-You would love the fragrance. You just breathe it in and say Ahhhh

Debb-I couldn't agree more. This one has a strong fragrance

Sharon-Thank you and I love the raindrops on it as well

Myrl-I totally agree.

Sep 18, 2014 12:26 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Sharon Lee ~ you have captured beauty at its best, and I for one love and appreciate it...

Sep 18, 2014 02:19 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Thank you Jon-It is indeed a beauty of a rose and I appreciate your kindness

Sep 18, 2014 02:43 AM
Marney Kirk
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Towson, MD
Towson, Maryland Real Estate

Sharon, I had not heard of the Grand Dame -- but she sure is a pretty rose!

Sep 18, 2014 03:24 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Marney-I hadn't before either until I ordered this one online this Spring. It is a beauty and plenty of fragrance

Sep 18, 2014 04:24 AM
Whitney Watson
First Heritage Mortgage - Henrico, VA

This is a beautiful flower! The name is very fitting. Thank you for sharing your picture!

Sep 18, 2014 06:22 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Whitney-I totally agree and you are welcome

Sep 18, 2014 06:31 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

turned out just beautiful.  That photo should be in a frame.

Sep 18, 2014 06:37 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Tammy-Thank you for your kind words. I just may do that

Sep 18, 2014 06:58 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Sharon, I am glad I didn't miss this....and I like your new profile pix!

Sep 21, 2014 12:46 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Thank you Kristin

Sep 21, 2014 02:05 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That is just LOVELY! You must have a beautiful garden.

Oct 05, 2014 03:01 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Georgie-It is a half acre one and does have lots of color in the Spring and thruout the summer. Some Fall color as well. Thank you for dropping by. I appreciate it.

Oct 05, 2014 06:27 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Sharon...I think your picture came out great. I love the raindrops on the petals. Nice work. 

Nov 06, 2015 03:46 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Debbie Laity -I was happy with the way it turned out as well.  Thank you and I liked the raindrops too

Nov 06, 2015 04:31 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Sharon...As I said before your picture came out great. I have several rose bushes in my yard. They are extremely old. I didn't plant them. I have no idea how to take care of them, but I water them and they just grow.

Aug 03, 2016 03:59 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Debbie Laity -That is better than most of mine. Grand Dame didn't live after the first yr,

Aug 03, 2016 07:36 AM