I went out and got a couple of photos of Papworths pride @Victoria Sponge. It was raining so it's really not showing at its best. I hope the weather improves as I think a couple of my roses are rather 'fair weather'.
@Nollie@Victoria Sponge@Tack@Pianoplayer I'm also looking at orange roses, but wouldn't know where to put them as all my beds and borders are pinks/reds/whites and purples/blues. I'd worry that the orange would clash. Has anyone managed to sympathetically integrate highly scented orange roses into similar colour schemes?
@Katsa My garden is still a work in progress. As I can't bring myself to throw anything attractive out I am working towards a more coordinated look as and when things need replacing. So one border is getting hot colours ie red, orange, purple another is pinks: from palest to magenta and another is yellows and blues. A long way to go.
A newbie first, 'Vick's Caprice', a hybrid perpetual. It should have white stripes but these are not always visible.
'The Lady Gardender' (assumed)
'Scented Garden', fully yellow, no pink in this weather.
'The Albrighton Rambler' (assumed) is almost globular at the moment, the blooms are small (5-8cm) and quite cute. They don't mind the wet weather but they also don't last long, 2 days usually.
'Claire Jolly'
'Silas Marner'
I am in love with it but I think it won't be a winner worldwide. The canes are thin (I don't mind but I know many do). The colour is light and probably will end up white in sunny climates. It seems to take rain well but it weights down the blooms. The blooms seem to be less lasting in hot weather. But it's early to know and judge.
Here is a photo of 'Silas Marner' with 'Gabriel Oak', showing the clear difference in their habit (and 'Empereur Charles IV.' on the left), photographed while raining. 'Gabriel Oak' has strong stems with leaves all the way to the blooms.
@Nollie I’m not sure this fits the bill or not for you but I have a HT called Alexander that is super vibrant orange, grows narrowly, and is tall so good for the back. Only a light scent but if it’s at the back doesn’t matter as much.
Beautiful collection @edhelka, I like the little spider you captured there.
That's a good approach @Tack. I'll take that on board for sure! I can see some plant moves happening in the dormant season as I start to plan and redevelop the garden. I'm in the process of ripping out an old hedge which has given me a huge amount of space, but it's under the shade of two cherry trees, so need to think carefully about that. I also need to invest in more planters to make use of a lovely open and sunny spot at the bottom of the garden. I can definitely grow two climbers down there ...
@Nollie I’m not sure this fits the bill or not for you but I have a HT called Alexander that is super vibrant orange, grows narrowly, and is tall so good for the back. Only a light scent but if it’s at the back doesn’t matter as much.
Beautiful collection @edhelka, I like the little spider you captured there.
@Omori I’d be interested to see a photo of Alexander please. I’ve been thinking of getting it as it’s my sons name.
id be interested to know if anyone owns a rose called Isabelle and see a photo of it if possible.
ive found that looking at the online sellers photos of roses can sometimes be misleading of the colour or growth habit. I recently bought a rose which I expected to be mainly white with a pink tinge and it is definitely pink in the flesh. Lovely but not what I expected.
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I hope that these photos don't put you off...
id be interested to know if anyone owns a rose called Isabelle and see a photo of it if possible.
ive found that looking at the online sellers photos of roses can sometimes be misleading of the colour or growth habit. I recently bought a rose which I expected to be mainly white with a pink tinge and it is definitely pink in the flesh. Lovely but not what I expected.
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