Thank you @Marlorena. Yes the existing mulch washed away, I will replace it after this flood event is over. Hmm, pinning it down with hessian sacking might work. I was pleased with how the rose shrugged off being underwater, it is something which will happen periodically, some years not at all, others for weeks.
@peteS ...this is the arch I have in my current garden... it's a bit smaller, but still 7 feet to the apex and 4 feet wide.. buried 1 feet in the ground, cemented in... I like its construction although the screws soon rusted but I don't care about that.. it cost me about £60 a couple of years ago and was easy to put together... I can't remember where I got it though..
@Fire ..just to answer your question in case it gets lost... yes they are different... climbing roses do not like their framework to edge downwards, they prefer to grow upwards above the horizontal line, otherwise the meristem [growing tip] can stop growing and wither... rambling roses are not so fussy and can be allowed to drape and cascade, which is why they're so attactive when hanging down gracefully... the growing tips continue growing...
Mixing my own soil improver designed for my acidic sandy soil Ingredients: Volcanic rock dust (I am sceptical about this part), biochar (for better nutrients retention, inoculated with plant food), seaweed meal (organic matter, mg, ca, other micronutrients), gypsum (adding ca without raising pH), some BFB (not too much, don't want to feed too much too soon).
Thanks @Marlorena, that’s really helpful. I would need large one (and probably a vigorous rambler) for this location, more 3x3m, as viewed from the terrace and looking west, as occasional vans/4x4s have to get up there for pool/well servicing. Immediately beyond but out of sight is the soft fruit area/garden shed:
Harrod Horticultural has the perfect one, but can’t afford their prices, would have to look at getting one made I think. Meanwhile, I bought myself a nice 50x42cm pot. Might treat myself to a matching one next month for the other side of the door, I’m thinking for my two Marie Pavies:
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@edhelka ...best of luck with your happy mix... I've been using a compost containing volcanic rock dust and I'm very pleased with it, although it is quite expensive..
@Nollie ...nice pots, Marie Pavie will look good in those..
..re. your arch.. you're going to think this is a bit of a cheek but where you have it, is not where I would want to place it... I feel it's too far down the path, and would want it positioned more on the corners, brought forward somewhat, so it's at an angle going across, edging out the lawn either side to accommodate a planting hole each end, so that the arch cannot be walked around.. one must go through it... as it stands I feel the arch is being dominated by the hedge, and you would only be able to plant on the right side??.. an arch should dominate, be the feature, with a half decent planting hole each side, so bringing it forward would give it that opportunity, with the hedge as a backdrop..
@Marlorena - I think she may be on the mend now, after a week of feeling much the same each day - exhausted and weak. She’s still very tired but she’s had the longest time out of bed today since the start. Taking it very easy though, just sitting on the sofa.
What’s the burgundy coloured rose on the arch?
I really fancy an arch but there’s nowhere to put one really. Maybe one day when I’m allowed to remove the lawn and have a full redesign of the garden. can’t imagine that happening any time soon though!
@Fire I’ve really been treating Malvern Hills exactly the same as the other roses, but because it’s so flexible, it is much easier to train - especially if it’s an awkward shape, like my narrow section of wall around the drain pipe.
@edhelka - well my special mix includes moon dust and unicorn tears, beat that! 😂
I like lawns sets the garden off but if you have a small garden it is tempting to remove . Best advise I can give Mr Vine eyes on the lawn front is it easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission
@Mr. Vine Eye ...I'm delighted to hear your wife is a little better... onwards and upwards we hope.. but goes to show how devastating it is... no one seems to get mild symptoms any more.. ..fingers crossed..
..the rose on the arch is 'Wild Rover' a floribunda that climbs... very black spot prone.. one needs a high tolerance level without spraying.. I think it's worth it though..
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...this is the arch I have in my current garden... it's a bit smaller, but still 7 feet to the apex and 4 feet wide.. buried 1 feet in the ground, cemented in... I like its construction although the screws soon rusted but I don't care about that.. it cost me about £60 a couple of years ago and was easy to put together... I can't remember where I got it though..
@Fire
..just to answer your question in case it gets lost... yes they are different... climbing roses do not like their framework to edge downwards, they prefer to grow upwards above the horizontal line, otherwise the meristem [growing tip] can stop growing and wither... rambling roses are not so fussy and can be allowed to drape and cascade, which is why they're so attactive when hanging down gracefully... the growing tips continue growing...
Ingredients: Volcanic rock dust (I am sceptical about this part), biochar (for better nutrients retention, inoculated with plant food), seaweed meal (organic matter, mg, ca, other micronutrients), gypsum (adding ca without raising pH), some BFB (not too much, don't want to feed too much too soon).
Harrod Horticultural has the perfect one, but can’t afford their prices, would have to look at getting one made I think. Meanwhile, I bought myself a nice 50x42cm pot. Might treat myself to a matching one next month for the other side of the door, I’m thinking for my two Marie Pavies:
...best of luck with your happy mix... I've been using a compost containing volcanic rock dust and I'm very pleased with it, although it is quite expensive..
@Nollie
...nice pots, Marie Pavie will look good in those..
..re. your arch.. you're going to think this is a bit of a cheek but where you have it, is not where I would want to place it... I feel it's too far down the path, and would want it positioned more on the corners, brought forward somewhat, so it's at an angle going across, edging out the lawn either side to accommodate a planting hole each end, so that the arch cannot be walked around.. one must go through it... as it stands I feel the arch is being dominated by the hedge, and you would only be able to plant on the right side??.. an arch should dominate, be the feature, with a half decent planting hole each side, so bringing it forward would give it that opportunity, with the hedge as a backdrop..
..just my tuppence..
I really fancy an arch but there’s nowhere to put one really. Maybe one day when I’m allowed to remove the lawn and have a full redesign of the garden. can’t imagine that happening any time soon though!
@Fire I’ve really been treating Malvern Hills exactly the same as the other roses, but because it’s so flexible, it is much easier to train - especially if it’s an awkward shape, like my narrow section of wall around the drain pipe.
@edhelka - well my special mix includes moon dust and unicorn tears, beat that! 😂
I like lawns sets the garden off but if you have a small garden it is tempting to remove . Best advise I can give Mr Vine eyes on the lawn front is it easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission
...I'm delighted to hear your wife is a little better... onwards and upwards we hope.. but goes to show how devastating it is... no one seems to get mild symptoms any more..
..fingers crossed..
..the rose on the arch is 'Wild Rover' a floribunda that climbs... very black spot prone.. one needs a high tolerance level without spraying.. I think it's worth it though..