@newbie77 I have The Mill on the Floss and Dame Judi Dench, but both are newly planted this summer so hard to comment much. I can say Dame Judi seems to have promise as a healthy and vigorous rose, jury still out on The Mill as it’s in a less favourable spot (more shady).
I am not overkeen to get my bareroots till next month, mine certainly aren't dormant. DA know what they're doing though
They will be fine, they have them in cold storage. They take weeks to start growing even if planted in warm spring.
Your other roses - don't expect full dormancy from them in your area. They will grow (and possibly bloom) significantly less over the winter. If there are some leaves left at the pruning time, remove them. If you need to move some of them, don't worry. Even if they aren't completely dormant, they grow very little (mostly because of dropping light levels, not only cold) and take moving well. It's only when they are in full active growth when they dislike it (wilt, lose some leaves or buds etc.). This is also for @peteS
@newbie77 They normally introduce new roses at the beginning of March. It was earlier this year, possibly by a mistake. There is also end of season coupon code, usually from mid-March or slightly later.
Thanks for the advice @Nollie. I read that the one i chose wouldn't need pruning which i have to say,influenced my choice a little,that and the open flowers to encourage the bees.
And thank you SO much for your help @Tack. I've sat looking at so many roses for so long and was no wiser.Your speedy reply helped me know which ones to look for.Ordered it immediately
Those are lovely Nollie. I've got a dark pink unnamed one outside our terrace doors with just one bloom left on it now. Trouble is the house faces south and so does the bloom and I have to walk round the house onto the terrace to admire it.
Thanks @Lizzie27 they are my two best newbies this year. I hope they continue to be good next year. The Prince is lovely, if a bit fussy, but SW has just grown and flowered continuously since late April, a real trooper!
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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Does anyone have The Mill on the floss, a Shropshire lad, Dame Judi dench rose? How are these in terms of health and repeat flower?
These two just keep trucking on, Stormy Weather (top) and The Prince: