Mine are welcoming some sunny weather at last, though England's Rose has kept blooming no matter what, totally unbothered by rain of whatever intensity.Loads of buds on charles DarwinMme.IP a bit weak necked, Chandos Beauty in the backgroundEasy Does it with AbFab and Birthe Kjaer behind, The prince opening its first of many buds, Wildberry is a bloom machine and up close Scabious Sternkugel (Starsphere) lives up to its name, the flowers are a very pale mauve colour.
@Nollie - I prefer the rebloom on Malvern Hills to the first flush. The blooms are a nicer colour and more delicate looking I think. You don't get as many but I think they look better.
Last year it had flowers on from May to December. Don't think there was a point where it didn't have at least one open.
Lovely roses everyone, but excuse me while I get my sunnies @Omori, ah, better 😎
Thanks @JessicaS, looks lovely but unfortunately I would end up with too many pink tones in that corner, a consistent white would suit better, I think.
Just the one from me today,
Soul - a huge storm destroyed the second flush but it’s recovering well. Sturdy, spotless foliage right down to the ground, the sawflies don’t bother it much:
Edited to say, Super Trooper is a pretty interesting colour too 😎
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Flowers in the second flush of DA roses are much smaller than the first. And some have pronounced drooping necks. Probably because I haven't fed them since June. Top to bottom: Desdemona, Olivia Rose Austin, Vanessa Bell, Queen of Sweden, Crocus, Golden Celebration, Lady of Shalott.
Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires.
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils (roses). Taking a bit of liberty with Wordsworth
Just teasing @Omori, actually I like it rather better than ST 😊
@Eustace, your Austin’s still manage a graceful elegance, even with smaller blooms and droopy necks. Mine have that too, plus lesser petals, like they have less energy even with feeding - especially in the heat. Me too, it’s very hot today so I’m lurking in the shade and ignoring my long list of gardening jobs!
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Omori I like the orange-red colour of the Summer Song and also the vibrant orange of Super Trouper @Nollie Probably because red is one of my favourite colours
Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires.
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils (roses). Taking a bit of liberty with Wordsworth
@Marlorena I have made your MSND flower my laptop background. The glow emanating from the inside is fascinating. @Tack, the scabious starsphere is a novelty for me.
@Fire your garden has a serene atmosphere to it, I want to laze in a lounge chair.
Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires.
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils (roses). Taking a bit of liberty with Wordsworth
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Last year it had flowers on from May to December. Don't think there was a point where it didn't have at least one open.
Just the one from me today,
Soul - a huge storm destroyed the second flush but it’s recovering well. Sturdy, spotless foliage right down to the ground, the sawflies don’t bother it much:
Edited to say, Super Trooper is a pretty interesting colour too 😎
@Eustace, your Austin’s still manage a graceful elegance, even with smaller blooms and droopy necks. Mine have that too, plus lesser petals, like they have less energy even with feeding - especially in the heat. Me too, it’s very hot today so I’m lurking in the shade and ignoring my long list of gardening jobs!