As promised here is the black Iris. The photo was taken on a very sunny day, it looks even darker on a grey day.
More roses have begun to flower too. The garden is full of delightful perfume and the sound of bees and other insects buzzing.
Rosa Queen of Sweden
Rosa Queen of Sweden is a very upright rose, holding its flowers up to be enjoyed and smelt.
Rosa Westerland
Rosa Westerland is the colour of the sunset! Not an easy colour to place in the garden but it really brightens up a dull corner.
Finally, a rose that I’ve never seen in the UK but here is a real star performer. so two pictures – one in bud and the other the open flower.
Bud opening of Pierre di Ronsard
Rosa Pierre di Ronsard
Creating my own garden of the Hesperides 
I love Pierre, and the black iris is a must-have- does it have a name?
Sorry, the Iris was a gift so I don’t know the name, I’ll try to find out.
I love the roses! My Queen of Sweden won’t bloom for another month or more, but I’m looking forward to it. Such sweet little blooms.
Thank you for your comments. I only planted “The Queen of Sweden” last autumn and am surprised how many flowers has. Christina