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• Marlorena Posts: 8,705

  May 2022

  Can I just say I'm thrilled to see so many members both here and abroad, joining in and growing so many lovely roses, in variety and with such quality.   When I started these rose threads a few years ago, nobody here talked about roses much, and when they did get a mention, it was usually something derogatory.  I set out to change that.  I feel it's been a success.. 

  East Anglia, England

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• Fire Posts: 19,096

  May 2022

  I set out to change that.  I feel it's been a success.

  
  

  Yes indeed - the highlight of the forum for me (with the wildlife threads).
  

  Well done M.
  

  
  

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• Fire Posts: 19,096

  May 2022

  (Tbh, a lot of the regulars seem to be derisive about most things, not just roses. I guess it's easier to knock down than to build up).
  

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• murasaki Posts: 76

  May 2022

  @Fire
  Buff Beauty planted last spring, I adore the blossoms and there are already many of them!
  
  

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• MuseLea Posts: 33

  May 2022

  @JessicaS I hope my LoS looks like yours when she grows up! Beautiful
  
  @celcius_kkw one for you…..
  All my roses are first year. ORA is the first to flower and has the most buds. Not a wafty scent that I’ve noticed but lovely if you stick your nose in a bloom.
  
  

  I’ve a little gap in a border….maybe Desdemona….  

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• AlliumPurpleSensation Posts: 270

  May 2022 edited May 2022

  We had monsoon type rain last night with lots of thunder.  Garden is looking green again so went out and took some photos this morning.
  
  The rose area is getting colourful and looks gorgeous.  Even if I have some garden chairs which are making a mess! As well as no mow May
  
  Whole view

  
  
  
  Rhapsody in Blue

  
  
  
  Arthur Bell

  
  
  
  Skylark

  
  
  
  It's still a waiting game for Sir John Mills, Eyes for You, Desdemona, Port Sunlight and Iceberg.

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• Marlorena Posts: 8,705

  May 2022

  'Arthur Bell'.. 'Buff Beauty' and 'ORA' in particular, all looking great.. 
  
  We also got that storm last night, the lightening nearly scared me to death, I need a dark cupboard on such occasions, and the rain was sub-tropical but a welcome relief..
  Now the garden looks lush if a touch overcrowded.. 

  East Anglia, England

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• Eustace Posts: 2,290

  May 2022 edited May 2022

  We too had overnight rain. I guess these are the late arrivals of April showers. Definitely good for the plants, though some of the rose blooms are looking downward rather than staying upright.
  Royal celebration
  
  
  Blush noisette getting started.
  
  Queen of Sweden standing tall.
  
  
  Munstead Wood - nice scent even in the rain.
  
  Red finesse (Korvillade) in its first year.

  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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• owd potter Posts: 979

  May 2022

  ^^ what a stunner that Royal Celebration is.

  Just another day at the plant...

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• Eustace Posts: 2,290

  May 2022

  owd potter said:

  ^^ what a stunner that Royal Celebration is.

  This is the first bloom, rather atypical. It is supposed to be deep purple. It is more dark red now in the rain. Good fragrance though.

  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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