..it seems they are releasing their roses earlier this year @cooldoc if this is anything to go by... 13 years is new to me, they always used to state 9 or 10..
.. my only bare root of the season so far, the usual high standard from TW, considering the variety..
Wonder if its production related the extra time? They must have to have huge numbers of the latest releases ready to sell these days with popularity so thats at least a years prep growing them on plus stocks to EU etc. They did say releases plural, exciting... I was pleased I ID'd lady emna hamilton and summer song in GW winter special e1 even before they named them so very excited for my new LEH to flower! Must say summer songs an incredibly striking colour.
@Marlorena I will wait for your opinion/ pics on growth and fragrance for La France...
My only wimpy rose specimen was from DA, Harlow Carr.. whether the growth of this plant is like that (they do mention it at 3ft or less I think) or if its just that particular specimen, I am not sure.. however the rose is happy with new growth all over..
Trevor White are good aren't they? Had this smart delivery turn up today:
L-R Autumn Delight and Francesca (I've threatened to get those two before ) Belle de Jour and a funny little yellow, Clear Cover, which I'm going to call Athens from here on.
Our Rose, Mme Ernest Calvat, Global Beauty and Rose de Rescht
Am awaiting a perennials delivery also so weather permitting will have a fun planting weekend
Was tempted by tottering. I’d like another single flowered rose. I saw some large flowered single roses at the DA gardens but can’t remember the names.
@Omori - that would be great. I’m interested to see what they are and might even buy one if there’s anything exciting!
I think I need to move Vanessa Bell again - but after what happened last year (I butchered her roots) i’m nervous about it. I’m also considering moving Princess Alexandra of Kent into a large pot at the front of the house. She’s not thriving in the corner I’ve currently got her in, and if she ever did truly thrive, she’d probably be taking up too much room for the other roses there.
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.. my only bare root of the season so far, the usual high standard from TW, considering the variety..
I'm very pleased to have this rose..
They did say releases plural, exciting...
I was pleased I ID'd lady emna hamilton and summer song in GW winter special e1 even before they named them so very excited for my new LEH to flower! Must say summer songs an incredibly striking colour.
...'Tottering by Gently' is about 7 x 4 foot... I cut some hips today for a vase..
Trevor White are good aren't they? Had this smart delivery turn up today:
L-R Autumn Delight and Francesca (I've threatened to get those two before
Our Rose, Mme Ernest Calvat, Global Beauty and Rose de Rescht
Am awaiting a perennials delivery also so weather permitting will have a fun planting weekend
Was tempted by tottering. I’d like another single flowered rose. I saw some large flowered single roses at the DA gardens but can’t remember the names.
I think I need to move Vanessa Bell again - but after what happened last year (I butchered her roots) i’m nervous about it. I’m also considering moving Princess Alexandra of Kent into a large pot at the front of the house. She’s not thriving in the corner I’ve currently got her in, and if she ever did truly thrive, she’d probably be taking up too much room for the other roses there.