This week's big thrill for me is the bloom of my German iris, 'Happy Birthday'. When I was a little girl, I loved anything PINK, and when my parents bought their first home in 1970, I was given a PINK iris, all of my own for mom's iris bed. I'm not sure now whether it was the color, or the name that I loved most, but I waited for it's bloom each spring for many, many years before it finally died out. A few years ago, I started searching for a piece of that iris, and a very, very kind member of the
Historic Iris Preservation Society gave me a piece from his own garden! Perfect for joining
Pink Saturdays third birthday party, don't you think?
The iris is beautiful, I'm glad you found one to enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it change how certain things in are lives say so important. Your was this lovely iris.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Iris, my favorite of flowers. Love this pink one!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteIris is my favorite flower and this pink one is just beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday! Twyla
ReplyDeleteElaine, I love your pink iris and the story behind it. Aren't pass-along plants the best? My Pink Saturday post had a similar theme.
ReplyDeleteGetting anxious to see you!!!
Becky
Elaine, it is just breathtaking - and absolutely perfect for our birthday celebration.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday, and thank you for making it special.
Beautiful, E! Pink irises are so seldom seen. I love the story behind yours.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Elaine, a perfect name for such a pretty bloom.
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