the roses

that I cut are keeping well, and I am so pleased I was able to cut so many unopened buds. Because look what has happened:

opening in all their blousy, sweet smelling glory (truth be told, the scent is pretty mild, these are a fairly standard Iceberg, which are more known for prolific flowering than scent)

And suddenly, the vase doesn't look so empty, and my bad arrangement so awful!

I probably should fertilise my rose bush a little more often!