Nobody should think that their rose pictures aren't hugely appreciated. I am just really pleased when I see a new post and excited even more if it has a picture attached. I love these photographs more than anything in say, a glossy book. And I admit I love the 'likes' if I post a pic.
@Fire I just saw you are interested in the white clematis Alba Luxurians. I bought one from Taylors in June 2020 and just loved it last year. It flowered for ages and close up the flowers are really pretty with purple stamens and slight veining. No great pics but found these from July last year, by autumn the fence panel was covered
Thanks @Tack - as I mentioned, I'd love a small montana, but they seem hard to propagate (or something) and don't seem to be available. Marl mentioned a small lovely one last year. Ho hum. I'd like a permanent covering for my new, rather bare fences, rather than a group three to cut back. But it's good to know this vitacella is out there. I will try it, when I find somewhere to put it. I think the new roses wouldn't like the root competition close by.
Is that a delphinium photo bombing? I find my reaction to photos in winter interesting. I think I/we must get used to daily breath-taking flowers on the forum through the summer and kind of get inured to them. In February that photo seems like some kind of mad miracle. I found the same with people's recent photos of June roses. They hit me much harder now, than they would in July. Which is kind of sad.
I know exactly what you mean @Fire, even my own photos surprise me, I was sure last year was a 'bad' rose year. Yes that is 6ft Delphinium Blue Dawn, this reminds me I must think ahead about how to stake it this year now it is full height (planted Spring 20)
My own photos astonish me @Tack - I am really quite blind to what is right in front of me, because I am always tutting to myself about a deficit and only seeing what isn't there. It's really like seeing a garden in negative space only - sensitive only to the absences. Sometimes I have no recollection at that a plant even flowered until I see it in an old photo. Very odd. I'm trying to practice really seeing. I find the act of taking photos (and videos) helps, which is really quite sad. Even then I find I often see right away in a photo or vid details I didn't see with my naked eye, spotting insects I hadn't noticed. It's all very odd. I think I must feel visually overloaded most of the time.
I find being in the garden with kids under eight years old, really helps my observational skills and play. They see everything and are totally uninured. And I feel old.
I agree Fire, think we can take it all for granted when it’s in abundance. It seems like a lush, warm, vibrant paradise looking back.
I wish I could grow delphiniums but the slugs are rampant here. I’ve seen this product which is meant to be wildlife friendly (except to slugs 🥴), anyone have any experience? I’ve never used slug pellets in my life.
Ps @tack I watched a video from a delphinium expert who uses half round metal hoops at about a two foot height above ground, and pushed a decent amount into the ground for stability. Apparently works better than trying to stake them. Mind you as a non-delphinium grower I’ve never tried it myself 😛
@newbie77 Glad to see your 'The Prince' showing signs of life and mine too. Lovely to see your mature Camellia
@Nollie How is your newly planted 'The Prince' roses doing?
@pitter-patter That's a lot of Clematis and I have none. Would you mind to post some of the pictures please?
Is this a good time to plant perennials in the garden? I have got some 1 litter pots delivered recently.
I would be grateful to hear some recommendations for the large flowered, disease free, easy maintenance Clematis.
I have started growing roses 3 years back with zero knowledge. I am thankful to all experienced rose growers of this forum and their valuable knowledge/information. I am glad that I have found this.
I may not be able to give as much as information I would like about the roses but I will try to post details as I understand. I am intending to engage more so please forgive if I make silly mistakes.
I wish I could trust that @Omori but they bend a lot in wind and surely 2ft is a good snap point? It seems such a risk when you've grown 6ft of loveliness. I'm thinking green stakes up to the flower spikes this year penning them all in with jute but not staking individually, I actually like some movement.
I hope it is a good time @Rojas because I am intending to plant mine very soon. Ah, seeing Fire's advice I might wait.
Is this a good time to plant perennials in the garden?
@Rojas I would think it's good to wait until the weather and earth gets reliably frost free so that the plants are not stressed. In the south of the Uk this might be after Easter this year, though last year we had frosts here until the end of May. Other people might well have other perspectives.
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@Nollie How is your newly planted 'The Prince' roses doing?
@pitter-patter That's a lot of Clematis and I have none. Would you mind to post some of the pictures please?
Is this a good time to plant perennials in the garden? I have got some 1 litter pots delivered recently.
I would be grateful to hear some recommendations for the large flowered, disease free, easy maintenance Clematis.
I have started growing roses 3 years back with zero knowledge. I am thankful to all experienced rose growers of this forum and their valuable knowledge/information. I am glad that I have found this.
I may not be able to give as much as information I would like about the roses but I will try to post details as I understand. I am intending to engage more so please forgive if I make silly mistakes.
Many Thanks in advance.
@Rojas I would think it's good to wait until the weather and earth gets reliably frost free so that the plants are not stressed. In the south of the Uk this might be after Easter this year, though last year we had frosts here until the end of May. Other people might well have other perspectives.
https://youtu.be/QMnCCxcClXE
Interesting watch at any rate.