Finally one of my roses has opened:) Here she is:) Pardon the shiny leaves, its from my home made remedy to get rid of aphids which worked! 

I would have taken more but just as I took this I felt a drop on my head and looked up to these clouds over top. So back inside I go....ah well got one lawn mowed, a bit of weeding and a rose pick before the rain started.

Oh and Miss Marsh was not impressed I left her inside while I was gardening.....

Gorgeous roses!!  I need to check on my yellow tea roses... not doing as well!

Don't give up on them!! Don't forget to clip of the dead roses and leaves, stimulates new growth. I had to cut mine back once till it was almost bald and they grew back really well a few weeks later:)