The May panorama of floral color now includes the many shades of the rose family. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net.

A field of white lace flowers (orlaya grandiflora) returns year after year in the garden of Gene and Janet Gomez.Richie Carmine of Bellamy has lovingly raised this orange rhododendron, also known as paprika spiced azalea.Richard and Joan Miles of Mathews have moved this old rose with them wherever they go, including Joan’s move from West Virginia to the county.Roses are in bloom at the home of Martha Thompson Hudgins, Gloucester.A rose at Ranch De Las Flores, sent by Della Hager Boscana of Gloucester.Rose grown by Jennifer Ramsey of Mathews.Clematis are thriving in a sunny spot in Hunt Thompson’s yard in Mathews.Richly colored clematis are happy at Carla Hill’s home on Gwynn’s Island.Yellow baptisia is one of many beautiful bloomers at the home of Linda Hunter in Gloucester.Kristina Buquor of Port Haywood said, “My peonies are beautiful this year!”...