I didn't know you have RdV. Do you have any photos? I want to experiment with it, a combination of pegging and training along a handrail... but that is more for 2nd or 3rd year if it grows well which isn't guaranteed.
I like how many flowers are already flowering in your front border. I only have spring bulbs at the moment. And I like your creativity in using narrow vertical spaces around your house. Do you get enough sun there or some roses have to grow up for it?
@edhelka ...my front border is my sunniest.. I really enjoy it out there by the roadside and growing things even though the soil is almost non existent and I've had to improve it over the years.. very dry... California Poppies do so well that I just sprinkle the seeds all over.. Roses are good when established... can take some time in those conditions.. I have to narrow the photo because of the road..
...this below is my shadiest border... little sun until late afternoon, but I still grow nice roses in it.. I don't like the traditional 'shade loving plants' too much, so I grow roses..
I'll just have a look for my R de V photos.. I don't have many as I fell into it and ruined it.. so I'm on my 2nd plant..
R de V before I fell into it... I have a habit of doing this... not the first time.. this sends out long lanky canes that want to climb or be supported... my new one is on a makeshift obelisk...
..a very young Clarence House.. it has nice dark glossy foliage...
@Mr. Vine Eye ...sorry to hear about your forced hiatus from school.... hope you enjoy your time at home in any case... awful business going on... I no longer watch the news..
@Mr. Vine Eye ...sorry to hear about your forced hiatus from school.... hope you enjoy your time at home in any case... awful business going on... I no longer watch the news..
I'm beginning to think that's a good idea. I work as a comms manager so I have to endure a certain amount of it - but i'm already trying to set limits on how much news I watch as it soon takes its toll
Everyone’s roses seem to be flourishing already, it seemed as though you should all expect blooms early this year in April?
Mine are still going slow, but like @Marlorena and @Mr. Vine Eye said temperature varies between places and the fact that I’m on the 8th floor probably creates a much cooler microclimate too.
Given there’s not much on my roses at the moment I have been inevitably scrutinising whatever is here and I noticed these leaves having a yellow tinge to them.. do you guys reckon it could be magnesium deficiency ? I noticed most fertilisers do not contain magnesium? Anyhow I bought some Epsom salt and applied to my roses today..
This is from munstead wood
This one is from lady Emma Hamilton
Hybrid tea ‘royal william’
Any ideas? I’m also growing some lupines, lavender and sweet peas in pots this year to complement my roses.
I can't see too much wrong there really... but I have a higher tolerance level... and that doesn't look like magnesium deficiency.. all rose fertilizers contain magnesium... As for Epsom Salts, a small amount does no harm I gather, but not something I've ever used.. You might have a touch of chlorosis... is your tap water very hard?..
Your Lady Emma H has rust forming on the leaves but that rose is noted to suffer from rust so one must expect that... as you spray you should use a formula for rust prevention on that rose..
In your last picture you have a small green sucker appeared... that will have to be removed...
Looking forward to seeing your companion plants... you're becoming quite a balcony gardener...
Usually work on a Friday but I've had to stay to look after my youngest as both sets of grandparents are self-isolating. Had a fun time playing in the garden this morning though and took some photos of how everything's coming along.
Love the different shades and shapes in foliage of the roses:
Here are some general shots of growth on the roses.
Malvern Hills
Royal Jubilee
Rhapsody in Blue
Kew Gardens, Princess Alexandra of Kent (very wonky, only growing from one cane because she'd been cut back so drastically by the garden centre!) Gabriel Oak (lots of growth but only just starting to grow 'outwards') Lady of Shalott, Vanessa Bell and Eustacia Vye
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...my front border is my sunniest.. I really enjoy it out there by the roadside and growing things even though the soil is almost non existent and I've had to improve it over the years.. very dry... California Poppies do so well that I just sprinkle the seeds all over.. Roses are good when established... can take some time in those conditions..
I have to narrow the photo because of the road..
...this below is my shadiest border... little sun until late afternoon, but I still grow nice roses in it.. I don't like the traditional 'shade loving plants' too much, so I grow roses..
I'll just have a look for my R de V photos.. I don't have many as I fell into it and ruined it.. so I'm on my 2nd plant..
..a very young Clarence House.. it has nice dark glossy foliage...
...sorry to hear about your forced hiatus from school.... hope you enjoy your time at home in any case... awful business going on... I no longer watch the news..
Mine are still going slow, but like @Marlorena and @Mr. Vine Eye said temperature varies between places and the fact that I’m on the 8th floor probably creates a much cooler microclimate too.
Given there’s not much on my roses at the moment I have been inevitably scrutinising whatever is here and I noticed these leaves having a yellow tinge to them.. do you guys reckon it could be magnesium deficiency ? I noticed most fertilisers do not contain magnesium? Anyhow I bought some Epsom salt and applied to my roses today..
This is from munstead wood
This one is from lady Emma Hamilton
Hybrid tea ‘royal william’
Any ideas? I’m also growing some lupines, lavender and sweet peas in pots this year to complement my roses.
As for Epsom Salts, a small amount does no harm I gather, but not something I've ever used..
You might have a touch of chlorosis... is your tap water very hard?..
Your Lady Emma H has rust forming on the leaves but that rose is noted to suffer from rust so one must expect that... as you spray you should use a formula for rust prevention on that rose..
In your last picture you have a small green sucker appeared... that will have to be removed...
Looking forward to seeing your companion plants... you're becoming quite a balcony gardener...
Love the different shades and shapes in foliage of the roses:
Malvern Hills
Arthur Bell
Amber Queen
The Generous Gardener
Ghislaine De Feligonde
Malvern Hills
Royal Jubilee
Rhapsody in Blue
Kew Gardens, Princess Alexandra of Kent (very wonky, only growing from one cane because she'd been cut back so drastically by the garden centre!) Gabriel Oak (lots of growth but only just starting to grow 'outwards') Lady of Shalott, Vanessa Bell and Eustacia Vye