...now we can see it... I'm puzzled as to why you didn't query it as soon as it flowered for the first time, seeing as you were expecting a dark red rose...?
...I think it's more likely 'Veilchenblau'... but I doubt you'll get a refund or replacement after all this time... enjoy what you have, it's nice anyway, but you won't be getting any further flowers after the main flush...
Thank you all for taking time to respond. To be honest I bought it on the premise that it was a “climbing Rose”. It’s name didn’t mean anything at the time! I was assuming it would continue to bloom like all my floribundas and such like. I am torn between digging it out and replacing it with a real EdH now I know how beautiful they look! If I keep it, the blooms last a few weeks then die off and drop tons of petals everywhere with nothing but green leaves left !! Thanks again.
But Veilchenblau is a truly glorious rose ...I love the changing shades as it fades ... I envy you ... I’ve nowhere here to grow it ... and it’s seen so rarely whereas there’s lots of red roses about.
Is there another spot nearby where you could plant something else to give interest when it’s glory days are over?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Oh dear, you’ve made me feel very lamentable! If it were at all possible I would transport it to you!! On reflection I may not dig it out as it is surrounded by a concrete patio and it would very difficult. There is another spot we’re an EdH would grow but that would entail digging out a honey suckle which to be honest grown too large and covers the pathway each year!
@yorkshirerose … if you're referring to my post that came after yours, I wasn't referring to your photo, but the one above yours.... I know yours is EdeH… I hadn't seen your post when I posted my reply... so I'm sorry if it didn't appear that way..
@Oldmoondog, May I gently suggest that if you want to keep that rose (and it does look gorgeous), you take down the trellis it's on or at least cut through the bars at the bottom where the rose branches have grown behind the trellis. The branches should be tied to the front of the trellis, if behind, they are likely either to restrict growth or pull the trellis away from the wall in due course. Best time to do it would be during the winter when the rose is dormant.
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...I think it's more likely 'Veilchenblau'... but I doubt you'll get a refund or replacement after all this time... enjoy what you have, it's nice anyway, but you won't be getting any further flowers after the main flush...
Is there another spot nearby where you could plant something else to give interest when it’s glory days are over?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.