I had my first delivery the other day (1 of 2) from DA.
L-R - Grace, Port Sunlight, Desdemona, Roald Dahl (2 canes only) Dame Judy Dench and Princess Anne.
Desdemona was a last minute choice in a new bed plant-up plan. I can't sort them out until next weekend but have half a pot of soil standing around so will just cover them all up in there for now.
Afternoon everyone, I have just taken delivery of three bare root roses: Munstead Wood, England’s rose and Lark Ascending. I am not going to be able to plant these out until Tuesday. How do I keep them happy til then? TIA 🌹
A bouquet for @Tack who is missing all the daily roses.
A mix of Etoile, Barkarole and Guinee. The scent is AMAZING! This pic reminds me of why I planted all these in the first place. 'Practically perfect in every way!'
The scent seems stronger now than earlier in the year - overpowering (in a good way). I wonder if the cooler weather and lack of sun has helped to preserve the oils. I have no idea. And the darker colour, perhaps.
@Lizzie27 There's only a few. I've not had many blooms this year as all the energy seems to have gone into growing very long canes. I have tied them all in and hope this pays off next year. I did a bit of trimming the laterals today. One long cane had broken in the wind. All the rain and slightly warmer temps here has given the plants a last min boost.
I'm going to use the petals for bundle dyeing in the week.
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I had my first delivery the other day (1 of 2) from DA.
L-R - Grace, Port Sunlight, Desdemona, Roald Dahl (2 canes only) Dame Judy Dench and Princess Anne.
Desdemona was a last minute choice in a new bed plant-up plan. I can't sort them out until next weekend but have half a pot of soil standing around so will just cover them all up in there for now.
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Afternoon everyone, I have just taken delivery of three bare root roses: Munstead Wood, England’s rose and Lark Ascending. I am not going to be able to plant these out until Tuesday. How do I keep them happy til then? TIA 🌹