We have chosen an Iceberg climbing rose from David Austin - the description says it will flower more than once in the year, that the stems are pliable so easy to train. I have ordered through one of the G.C. They normally have this popular rose in stock but have none right now, so hopefully it will arrive before the weather turns colder.
Yes a wonderful rose, I'm delighted you got that one... I haven't planted one of those since the 1980's when it had a reputation for blooming only once.. but since then this rose has sported to a better version which repeat flowers more, and from a younger age... so this would be the type propagated now and in cultivation for most of us.. It blooms repeatedly in flushes...
Thanks Marlorena for the background history of the Iceberg which is interesting and all new to me. I am looking forward to seeing it in flower - at present we are waiting for the rose to arrive at the Garden (Centre, not a centre in the modern terms but a garden company that specializes in plants, hedging etc. rather than the commercial extras). It will probably take 2 or 3 years before we see any sizeable flowering though.
...that's ok.. here is a photo of 'Westerland' that I took in a garden in my area.. grown as a shrub in this garden... it's not a great photo, and I do have another which I'm trying to find for you but seem to have misplaced it..
It's a rose that prefers cooler temps... some of the blooms can crisp at temps near 90F, but we don't get that too often... it has a strong spicy fragrance, and can be grown as a short climber or next to an obelisk for instance...
..if you are looking for a rose in a similar colour range, may I recommend to you 'Lady Of Shalott'... it's just a fabulous rose.. as an alternative..
Thank you @Marlorena ! Lady of Shalott (new to me) looks fabulous indeed. I was attracted to Westerland for reasons of fragrance and health, and its habit suggested it might work with the trellis that I have. Then I found out its year of birth is the same as mine. It's difficult to choose a rose, but I'm making notes of the ones you recommend. Thank you for your wonderful posts.
..this is the other photo showing 'Westerland', the orange/yellow rose centre right... how it fits in with other roses... they obviously like to surround it with reds.. ..makes a nice compact shrub if that's what you're looking for....
..no problem, and thanks very much .. I'm just happy someone is interested...
As for 'Lady of Shalott', I could go on about this rose all day... it blooms constantly until the winter, and sometimes even then.. I like the scent, very musky, but of course you've got to appreciate the strong colourations on this rose... 8 x 6 foot if required, very suitable for spreading out on trellis.. it will also thrive in some of the worst ground.. soil full of sand, bricks and rubble...and full baking sun... that's what mine gets..
Lady of Shalott is lovely indeed, I love the colour in particular and it looks to be healthy and unfussy. I just visited Peter Beale nursery this weekend and obtained the Westerland, so that ship has sailed, but will definitely keep the Lady in mind. Just going by your photos I might have a tinge of regret even! On the same day I also visitited the Bressingham gardens on one of the last days they were open. Foggy Bottom was as beautiful as ever, now in autumn garb, with still many leaves on the trees but also carpeting the grounds. At the Wyevale garden center, besides a collection of Peter Beale roses, there was a also a good selection of David Austin roses.
oh I'm delighted you got 'Westerland'... always go with your heart, and you have sentimental reasons for going with that too... never mind what I or anyone else says, about this rose or that rose, I always tell people to get the one they've set their mind on... enjoy your rose, and hope it does great for you there...
I've never been to Foggy Bottom.. I quite like conifers though of all kinds.. Yes Wyevale do a good selection of roses, I've bought one or two reduced on their shelves... best of luck...
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It blooms repeatedly in flushes...
best wishes..
...that's ok.. here is a photo of 'Westerland' that I took in a garden in my area.. grown as a shrub in this garden... it's not a great photo, and I do have another which I'm trying to find for you but seem to have misplaced it..
It's a rose that prefers cooler temps... some of the blooms can crisp at temps near 90F, but we don't get that too often... it has a strong spicy fragrance, and can be grown as a short climber or next to an obelisk for instance...
..if you are looking for a rose in a similar colour range, may I recommend to you 'Lady Of Shalott'... it's just a fabulous rose.. as an alternative..
..this is the other photo showing 'Westerland', the orange/yellow rose centre right... how it fits in with other roses... they obviously like to surround it with reds..
..makes a nice compact shrub if that's what you're looking for....
..no problem, and thanks very much .. I'm just happy someone is interested...
As for 'Lady of Shalott', I could go on about this rose all day... it blooms constantly until the winter, and sometimes even then.. I like the scent, very musky, but of course you've got to appreciate the strong colourations on this rose... 8 x 6 foot if required, very suitable for spreading out on trellis.. it will also thrive in some of the worst ground.. soil full of sand, bricks and rubble...and full baking sun... that's what mine gets..
I've never been to Foggy Bottom.. I quite like conifers though of all kinds..
Yes Wyevale do a good selection of roses, I've bought one or two reduced on their shelves... best of luck...