My two cuttings. You'll see that the third one didn't take kindly to being moved! The other two are already showing roots at the bottom of their newer pots and they look quite happy!
@Marlorena How often would you recommend root pruning for potted roses? And what would be the best time to do it? They’ve all grown significantly larger than when I first transplanted them.. so I’m guessing the best time to do it would be right after the winter prune when they’re of a manageable size? I am actually a bit anxious over root pruning because although my pots are not quite 18x18 inches they’re actually pretty heavy and I’m not sure how iccould get the rose out without damaging anything.. Adrian... you root prune early winter, before xmas, this gives the rose time to settle in.. I doubt you need worry about it at this stage, you could just top dress for those sizes of pots... I would give your roses 3 years before even thinking about it... the ways to tell are that your rose will start to look a bit starved in midsummer.. yellowing leaves and needing more watering... and when you water it will drain right through, pouring out the base, because all the compost will have been used up and lost its capacity to hold water... even then, you could still get away with top dressing... it's surprising how long people keep roses in pots this way, especially if your pot is 18 ins deep or more.. root pruning is really for when people keep them in much too small pots for the size of rose.. Worry about it when the time comes... that's not right now I think..
On another note: my partner has a patio rose by fryers called sweet dreams. I have to say I am most impressed with it! Plenty of blooms and so healthy. My partner isn’t as much of an obsessive gardener and has pretty much left it to fend for itself most of the time (and only applied some fertiliser after my reminder) and yet it’s produced a few blooms already (granted it’s in South Wales so perhaps warmer weather). Also the blooms have a light-medium sweet fragrance which is rare among patio roses.
...very nicely done, I've not seen it quite as apricot looking as this one.. I' ve grown it on and off since introduction, late 1980's.. always a lovely easy going little rose to have on one's side.. it was amongst the first roses I ever bought actually.. Your partner has done a great job !
...pleased to see your Kew Gardens doing well @Mr. Vine Eye ... you're becoming quite green fingered..
...just to add, re pots... something I'd like to stress, because I've experienced it a lot, that is.. the boredom factor... it does set in with any plant not just roses... you may find a little way down the line that you are tired of seeing the same rose in the same pot year after year... therefore, it's not always necessary to think about root pruning or repotting.. just yank the rose out one way or another, add fresh compost, and try a new one... that way you've always got something new to look forward to.. Austins, I like to give 3 seasons at least.. but others can come and go.. depends..
@bradleywood32 For me you won't go far wrong with DAs Desdemona and Oiliva Austin. Both unfussy, easy to grow, small-medium in size and prolific in term of flowering.
I am so in love with Souvenir de St. Anne's at the moment. It looks so much better in real life and the fragrance is heavenly. The flowers itself are often imperfect but the shrub is like a shining jewel. I almost can imagine how good this is going to look in a year or two when it gets significantly bigger. I am quite sure it will have its downs too (weather damage, disease) but I already feel the ups are worth it.
With the rhodo
Gertrude Jekyll looking glorious. I wish someone put these blooms on a nicer and more reliable plant.
First Olivia bloom today 🙂. 2nd year so looking stronger. It was my first English rose - I got it as I remember it was the late David Austin seniors favourite rose.
These reds were in last year. Doing pretty well. They were all manured in the autumn and the spring.
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A mix of Guinee and Crimson Glory. Very little foliage yet. The scent on opening is amazing.
Below - Barkarole. Gorgeous dark purple growth. Now covered in buds. Under-planted with erigeron, which is working well, oddly. I thought they liked lime paving, not manure, but there you go.
Below - Etoile. It doesn't quite know what to do with itself yet. But it's very early days. One spurt of new, purple growth on the left in the last few days. It's planted to grow up a shed wall and over an arch.
Dr Jamain. Growing long thin canes., v small flowers so far. But healthy, so far, which is good to see. No black spot yet. In the shadiest part of a north facing garden.
Thanks @edhelka@Lizzie27@Daniel Rutherford@Jason-3 for all the recommendations. Me and my BH have struggled but have narrowed it down to Joie de Vivre, Sexy rexy , Roald Dahl, Olivia austin rose, Bordure Abricot, Bordure Camaie, lady Emma Hamilton, SohamD and esdemona. Now doe the tough job of narrowing it down again to around 4 or 5.
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... you're becoming quite green fingered..
...just to add, re pots... something I'd like to stress, because I've experienced it a lot, that is.. the boredom factor... it does set in with any plant not just roses... you may find a little way down the line that you are tired of seeing the same rose in the same pot year after year... therefore, it's not always necessary to think about root pruning or repotting.. just yank the rose out one way or another, add fresh compost, and try a new one... that way you've always got something new to look forward to..
Austins, I like to give 3 seasons at least.. but others can come and go.. depends..
Lady Waterlow. Maybe tomorrow I’ll have the first open bloom!
Me and my BH have struggled but have narrowed it down to Joie de Vivre, Sexy rexy , Roald Dahl, Olivia austin rose, Bordure Abricot, Bordure Camaie, lady Emma Hamilton, SohamD and esdemona.
Now doe the tough job of narrowing it down again to around 4 or 5.