Well, Harry, if they say so... I wouldn't know because my rose is in good soil conditions and somewhat sheltered.. it might take your plant a bit longer in that case, or maybe not get as big.. but that will be for you to see, I couldn't answer that question.. at DA's nursery in Shropshire, they have it as a 5 foot tall hedge about 30 foot long I should think, and bordering the car park.. so it would appear to be not so fussy...
@Dirty Harry I've just seen your other thread about the dry border, and I think your rose will be very happy there, I wouldn't worry about that at all... if you can grow such good grass, you can grow the rose...
Remember also, I'm growing my rose as a short climber with support structure... freestanding in your border, it might not be encouraged to grow so tall... but I would still expect 5 x 5 foot..
Luxurious is a good word for @Lizzie27's roses and planting, beautiful mixes.
I know I've said it before, but I really like the planting in the brick wall border @Pete.8
I planted pink and orange roses together too @FlyDragon and appreciate the weight of the colour mix. It's brilliant. That is a lovely orange rose. I like your yellow too with its brighter buds/paler flowers.
I agree with @edhelka - Gabriel Oak is a winner! It is quickly becoming my favorite rose. It's not bothered at all by the recent heavy rain, lovely upright growth and most importantly strong necks! Colour is beautiful, lots of flowers and buds...what's not to love?! The fragrance is not quite as strong as some of my other fragrant roses, but it may develop over time, I only planted if a couple of weeks ago.
Desdemona and Wild Edrich are also still looking good after the rain, Roald Dahl has balled up completely and all the blooms have blotchy rain markings.
Here's my gorgeous Gabriel Oak (planted in mid-June 2020 as a potted rose, so still quite small).
Thanks @Katsa and @Victoria Sponge. We too are lucky enough to have a large south facing garden on the outskirts of Bath, (wasn't fussed too much about the house, the garden and views were more important!) We've been here 13 years and there was nothing much here when we arrived. I think I've got about 22 roses, will have to walk round and count them all! I didn't think I had room for any more, having bought 5 last autumn but am very taken with everybody's Gabriel Oak.
I think heavy rain is certainly a good way of sorting the wheat from the chaff, as the saying goes. I'm certainly making notes from the forum as to which roses fare the worst for any future purchases.
Hello, I have just had a potted rambling rose given as a gift, it is called Laurent Davoust and it is very beautiful. How far from the fence should I plant it and does it need a support to climb up and be tied in, in the same way as a climbing rose? If so, will a wooden trellis be enough? Many thanks
For Your Eyes Only. I can claim no credit for this, as it was in bud when I bought it. I love it so much - the blooms are so interesting, and the scent, while not strong, is lovely. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will thrive in a large pot.
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Is it really as unfussy as the David Austin site suggests? Where I'm planting it will be dry, sandy soil and exposed.
https://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/kew-gardens
@Dirty Harry
I've just seen your other thread about the dry border, and I think your rose will be very happy there, I wouldn't worry about that at all... if you can grow such good grass, you can grow the rose...
Remember also, I'm growing my rose as a short climber with support structure... freestanding in your border, it might not be encouraged to grow so tall... but I would still expect 5 x 5 foot..
Luxurious is a good word for @Lizzie27's roses and planting, beautiful mixes.
I know I've said it before, but I really like the planting in the brick wall border @Pete.8
I planted pink and orange roses together too @FlyDragon and appreciate the weight of the colour mix. It's brilliant. That is a lovely orange rose. I like your yellow too with its brighter buds/paler flowers.
love your orange rose! beautiful! wish we knew which rose it is.
Desdemona and Wild Edrich are also still looking good after the rain, Roald Dahl has balled up completely and all the blooms have blotchy rain markings.
Here's my gorgeous Gabriel Oak (planted in mid-June 2020 as a potted rose, so still quite small).
I didn't think I had room for any more, having bought 5 last autumn but am very taken with everybody's Gabriel Oak.