Isn’t it amazing what man and nature can achieve, hand in hand, when they try?
You wouldn’t think this climber would grow at at all, planted so close to the wall of a classic, sandstone terraced cottage, let alone form a wonderful living window frame. We found it in The Cotswolds, on our way to Hidcote Gardens.
I’m sharing it in the weekly photo challenge as a different interpretation on this week’s theme ‘wall’. My first submission is quite a contrast.
I’m not sure which picture suits the brief best. Do you prefer the subtle tones of nature or the colourful ones of art?
For those (like me) who love both, I’m adding a second picture, of Rosa ‘Golden Celebration’ growing in a tiny cottage garden just around the corner:
Susan Rushton 
The photo of the flower is wonderful, & the flower itself is magnificent!
Thanks – the rose is one of those photogenic ones!.
The window ‘dressing’ is impressive indeed, will almost look unreal to some I expect.
I’m not sure what type of plant it is but I’d love to see it covered in flowers or berries – that would be unreal!
Oh goodness yes!
It is a beautiful flower especially so close up but I like the green around the window too.
Thanks – I love the care and attention that goes into training a plant to grow like this.
Both photos are lovely!
I love the honey-coloured stone, the pale green door, the shutters and the living window frame. So I guess what I am saying is that I love this interpretation of the Wall best 😀
I think I agree with you – it’s subtle but effective.
Absolutely love the living window! I can’t wait to try that on my own home. Thanks for the share ❤
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Susan, thanks for your “liking” my Smith Bulb Show photos. I noted that you were on your way to Hidcote. It is a great place. I have close friends in Stratford upon Avon, and we spend a lot of time walking Broadway to Snow’s Hill. Best, Jon
I agree – it’s a beautiful part of the world.
Both beautiful, but I like the window frame the best.
The rose is gorgeous but the living wall is fascinating. Was there a visible planter? I was trying to figure out where it started from? Bottom line – it is a wonderful living wall. 🙂
AranIslandGirl is right – the plant is growing from the small, rather bent stem growing out of the tarmac next to the doorway. Its roots must be deep enough to find water from beneath as I doubt it gets much from above.
Astounding! All from one stem housed in cement. Obviously attended to quite lovingly. What a treasure for you to stumble upon.