First Frost

On Sunday, we woke to a time change (fall back) and the first frost. Greensboro was blanketed in a light, but undeniable, frost. The above photo of a fall rose and a rose hip was taken in our yard on Saturday. The roses were an unexpected, November gift. By Sunday, the gentle frost made the roses look soggy and wilted. 

Our fall roses evoke memories of when they bloomed in June, adding a touch of summer pink in November. The rose hips, however, are the burnt orange of fall. They are important to the plant because they send a message to the rose that it is time to prepare for winter. If you haven't prepared your roses for winter, read here. We were caught off guard and have done nothing to get our plants ready for winter (mulch and water are needed). 

We're sharing this bokeh photo with Mellow Yellow Monday. Have a great week everyone! And winterize.... inside and out!

Comments

[Erika B]

So pretty! The frost has reached our country too and you just know you have to try and capture it with your camera.

Erika B

[B^2]

Some people have roses, here. They do require a lot more work and attention.

[Halcyon]

Rose hips are the fruit of roses. If you don't deadhead your plants, they will put their energy into making fruit. That is why most gardeners will advise you to keep cutting off the old blooms in the spring/summer to get more blooms. If you leave the old ones on, you'll get rosehips!

[Jack]

Very, very pretty. I like the sharp focus on the bud and the soft focus behing.

[Dances Of Dreams]

Gorgeous photo of the rose, and rose seed!

[Plantmaps]

There is an interactive map of First Frost Dates in North Carolina at http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-north-carolina-first-frost-date-map.php

[KC Photog Blog]

beautiful shot.