I've just seen a vid that says now is the best time to move roses.
Paul Z says it's time to stop feeeding.
Would you agree?
For anyone having compact clay, poor drainage soil, it is better to move in spring. If you move now, the refilled soil is never as compact as surrounding soil and rose will sit in pool of water all winter. I don't plant anything in autumn except bulbs.
... I would always heed local advice with gardening, which is why it's so difficult to recommend for those in other countries.. he gardens in southern U.S. where they feed excessively due to the amount of rainfall I think.. Spring and Summer feeding for garden roses is enough really..
..potted roses need extra but they are winding down too.. I don't think I've fed mine for a month and they won't be getting any more..
Thanks for your guidance regarding feeding the roses @Marlorena. I have moved Susan Williams-Ellis rose to my 'to go' list. I very rarely throw away roses, so will offer it on free cycle. Someone else might appreciate it.
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
@Eustace ..what didn't you like about it? too short a bloom time? I think when I had it they only lasted a day or so, not sure.. I'm still imming and amming over The Country Parson, I have plenty of yellow roses now, and this is another... if it wasn't so darn thorny..
oh gosh I've just seen some new posts above, they weren't there before... shame about the cane Mr VE... it happens.. lovely to see a Nelly Moser bloom..
@JessicaS ... lots of colour in your garden.. lucky you!.. mine is going right off here..
@Eustace ..what didn't you like about it? too short a bloom time?
The flowers are short-lived and they drop all their petals in a drizzle or even in a gentle breeze. Can't even cut for a vase as it lasts for less than a day. I bought it for its pure white flowers. Also the growth is all very thin branches, not sturdy. So I am thinking of giving it away.
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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Scarborough Fair
Oops... Wind took this one. Was hoping to train that against the wall, was growing quite vigorously. Oh well, Malvern Hills throws out plenty of them!
Unexpected Nelly Moser 😊
..potted roses need extra but they are winding down too.. I don't think I've fed mine for a month and they won't be getting any more..
I have moved Susan Williams-Ellis rose to my 'to go' list. I very rarely throw away roses, so will offer it on free cycle. Someone else might appreciate it.
..what didn't you like about it? too short a bloom time? I think when I had it they only lasted a day or so, not sure.. I'm still imming and amming over The Country Parson, I have plenty of yellow roses now, and this is another... if it wasn't so darn thorny..
oh gosh I've just seen some new posts above, they weren't there before... shame about the cane Mr VE... it happens.. lovely to see a Nelly Moser bloom..
@JessicaS
... lots of colour in your garden.. lucky you!.. mine is going right off here..
👍🏽
Found a broken brother cadfael cluster of buds yesturday, but suspect the wind in this case probably had 4 legs and a tail
'Pink Martini'..
'Forever Royal'..
'Frilly Cuff'..
'Nathalie Nypels'..
'Pirouette'... rather blurry image, I'm sorry..
Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'..
'Sally Holmes'..
'Golden Memories'..
'Eustacia Vye'..
'Marie Nabonnand'..
C. 'The Vagabond'..
'Wild Rover'..