I've been too busy to do much with roses other than emergency water and read this thread. House guests all gone now and I have had a happy morning deadheading the patio pots.
Too many to go back and comment on but Omori, Pitter-patter and Victoria Sponge's gardens stick in the memory as being just gorgeous with droolsome roses from Marlorena, Nollie, Eustace, Jessica and Murasake. As well as lovely roses I do appreciate how Newbie77 shares her experience and pictures of her specimens when somebody asks about one, the good, bad and ugly
Some potted blooms. The pots are, with a handful of exceptions over a full flush, the in-ground ones going strong still.
Top left clockwise Olivia RA, Dames de Chenonceau, Chippendale, Gruss an Aachen
Munstead Wood, Pink Martini, Blue River and The PrinceHeidi Klum, Wildberry, Ebb TideMy unknown white is a fabulous surprise, hasn't stopped and even very old blooms stay white and they do get very old, I have only deadheaded a few.On the balcony, England's Rose, Carminia, MidsummerND, Snow Ballet,Claire Marshall and Wild Rover.
@Nollie Does this pruning technique apply to shrub roses..? I believe they produce enough canes as such.. I do not have much experience but I am planning to prune the shrubs lightly this year and to see if that helps with flopping blooms of Jubilee Celebration and Young Lycidas.. But HT's and Floribundas will be given a good chop, as most of them are on only two strong/ thick basal canes..
May I ask how tall is your GC compared to last year?
Hi All. Would anyone know what type of Rose this is? Bought from a car boot sale (don't judge me!) last year. Put it in the ground this year and it seems very happy if a bit... sprawly. I've tied it up mainly so I can appreciate the beautiful flowers, but should I do that? Is it possible it's actually a rambler? Thanks for any help 😊
It's knowing what to do with things that counts - Robert Frost
..I think that's 'Pink Flower Carpet'... probably bought from Thompson and Morgan originally..
It forms a mound, and sprawls, as it's sold as a ground cover rose. You can train it up a bit if you have a support structure in place and prefer to grow it that way.. up to you..
If anyone has Ferdinard Pitchard, could you please tell me how big it grows? I have it front/mid border and the label said 3-4ft, but some sellers say it's 2.5m.
@WhereAreMySecateurs It grows massive octopus canes, so you need to either let it do its thing and build itself up, during which time it will likely look a mess (the awkward adolescent phase), or train it on something of your choice…obelisk, low fence, etc. I don’t think you will be happy with it in the front position though. It’s really either a mid sized climber or a large free standing shrub.  Â
Thanks, Omori. I'll bung an obelisk on him. It has a lot of blooms but many of them are facing in on the plant itself, which was my first intimation it was going to be awkward.
So pretty, though. He stays! Just have to dig up more grass so he's not towards the front of the border.
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May I ask how tall is your GC compared to last year?
..I love your unknown white.. it's gorgeous..Â
It forms a mound, and sprawls, as it's sold as a ground cover rose. You can train it up a bit if you have a support structure in place and prefer to grow it that way.. up to you..
If anyone has Ferdinard Pitchard, could you please tell me how big it grows? I have it front/mid border and the label said 3-4ft, but some sellers say it's 2.5m.
So pretty, though. He stays! Just have to dig up more grass so he's not towards the front of the border.