As you can see, I didn't take this picture in the mountains.  I am still at the Beach, and everywhere you look the Knockout roses are blooming.  I don't want to grow them in my yard, but I love seeing them.  

 

They bloom all spring and summer and, if well-maintained they will continue blooming into the fall.  They grow in our area too, and come in lots of colors;  from white through pink to this bright red.  

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!