@Nollie this an idea of what burgundy ice can grow to look like. It’s my mums and I’m sure she has had it for between 10-15 years. She has always been a bit scared to prune roses so hasn’t done anything except deadhead occasionally (as seen in this photo) and put some supports in to stop it being so droopy. It is lovely and I really like it.
The Ancient Mariner, first flower to start opening - I really love the deep glowing pink in the centre as it’s opening contrasting with the pale pink on the outer petals.
The Generous Gardener is SO much better this year than last. Covered in buds, stronger scent, flowers lasting longer and holding up so well even through storms! Shot right up to being one of my favourites 😁
First Munstead Wood! It’s only little so probably going to be untypical but still exciting!
Mortimer Sackler - no crisping despite the heat of the last few days, so I think it’s definitely happier in this spot! And although the first bloom shattered very quickly, the newer ones have lasted several days. Again - even through storm, wind and rain.
Oh thanks, thats really helpful to see BI fully grown @Aero84. I’m sure your mums would benefit from a prune, but perhaps the open, arching habit is just how it is - looks lovely though and worth the wait for us both @Marlorena!
I wonder if many of the ‘fried’ blooms we are seeing is a combination of cold and wet weather followed by high heat? I’ve had that weather combo too and am seeing more of it this year, but put it down to rain damage at the bud stage.
No excuse for this one though, it’s against a stone wall but shaded by an olive tree, plus this bud emerged after the monsoon... deep fried The Prince’s Trust:
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Hope my new Bonica grows up like yours @Dove! Such pretty blooms. It was first to bloom out of all my new bare root roses and gave me a good early display. Seems to be putting it’s energies into growing width-ways now, which is fine. Do you, or anyone else know whether it minds being moved? I understand some roses resent the disturbance, but I think I have a better spot for it...
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The Ancient Mariner, first flower to start opening - I really love the deep glowing pink in the centre as it’s opening contrasting with the pale pink on the outer petals.
Bonica
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.