@Pianoplayer the Dahlia is 'Mystic Dreamer' and it is in a pot, although I probably should of used a bigger one as didn't realise how bushy it would get. For now though it's doing great.
@newbie77 thanks it really is a lovely rose to have. It's something a bit different and the bees and hoverflies seem to really like it too.
I wouldn't worry about your newish climbers. They really need to get their roots down and growing well before they start growth upwards - patience my friends!
you are right, of course @Lizzie27 I have been quite amused by a couple of postings on the problem thread from people worried about these vigorous red coloured shoots from the base of their roses and whether they should get rid of them - if only!
My husband painted and put up the new trellis today. We also went to our local rose nursery to pick up a climber. I knew they had Camelot but seeing a 2 year old planted there realised that it was going to be way too big so I got Storm Cloud. I can't find much info on this online at all so hoping it will work.
I know a few of you here have Rhapsody in Blue and seeing it in person I had to get that too. Storm Cloud Rhapsody in Blue
I like my Rhapsody in Blue @poppyfield64 I hope it does well for you. I got new roses today too. A delivery from C & K Jones, I am very pleased with the plants, healthy and in bud. We had a sprinkling of rain, not enough for anything but it reduced the temperature finally. Some pretty roses for you, Heidi Klum, Bathsheba and Strawberry Hill
you are right, of course @Lizzie27 I have been quite amused by a couple of postings on the problem thread from people worried about these vigorous red coloured shoots from the base of their roses and whether they should get rid of them - if only!
Every other post on a Facebook rose group I follow is “Is this a sucker!?” and 99% of them are obviously not.
The petals were
a) The Generous Gardener b) The Ancient Mariner c) Eustacia Vye
well done @celcius_kkw - 🏆 No physical prizes sorry!
@Tack thanks, I hope it does well too. You have got yourself some lovely looking roses there. I notice you have Ebb Tide too. I haven't been able to decide between Ebb Tide and Twilight Zone so still haven't got either. Yours has lots of buds too so I will look out for photos when it blooms.
@Omori thank you. He is a little gem that's for sure. He not only got the trellis for me but also a lovely bunch of roses.
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@newbie77 thanks it really is a lovely rose to have. It's something a bit different and the bees and hoverflies seem to really like it too.
I know a few of you here have Rhapsody in Blue and seeing it in person I had to get that too.
Storm Cloud
Rhapsody in Blue
a) The Generous Gardener
b) The Ancient Mariner
c) Eustacia Vye
well done @celcius_kkw - 🏆 No physical prizes sorry!
@Omori thank you. He is a little gem that's for sure. He not only got the trellis for me but also a lovely bunch of roses.