@Omori, every time someone on the forum asks what they can grow under a leylandii hedge they get a chorus of oh no, too dry, too poor, nutrient depleted soil, too dark, not very much, so you should post your photo! I have eight roses now planted on the north face of mine. OK with a root barrier, about a metre in front of it and in a raised bed, but yours just shows what is possible. My main problem is actually a wild plum in the verge outside my boundary, I keep having to slice through the roots of that as it laughs heartily at the root barrier đÂ
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
I once grew Clematis 'Henryii', up a 10 foot Leylandii hedge.. nothing should be ruled out..Â
Lovely to see 'Celine Forestier' and 'Pergolese' in particular, further up.
..had some rain today, so these are after rain pics.. 'The Anniversary Rose'... 'Vanessa Bell'.. 'Enchantress'.. frilly, ruffled petals, sweet scent.. good foliage.. 'Botzaris'.. 'Wild Rover'.. ..first flower 'Nathalie Nypels'.. 'Lilac Bouquet'.. love this colour..
Thank you, everyone, for your lovely comments. As a highly sensitive introvert with an almost hermitic nature I find it hard to interact with people and I find myself more at home when the communication is done nonverbally, through music and images. I have thousands of draft messages in my account for all those times when I wanted to post something or reply to someone and I just couldnât get myself to do it.Â
For a long time in my life, Iâve taken my spiritual nourishment from music, literature and art, but gardening seems to have become my main source recently. I am grateful for finding this forum and I appreciate all the contributions.
Here it has been pouring the last two days so a lot of blooms have completely rained out or are shredded into pieces đ. Nevertheless I had a surprise when returning back from the Netherlands today . My first bloom on GdF⊠Littlebit sheltered at the wallâŠ
@pitter-patter your heart and soul is expressed beautifully in your garden and your knowledge and flair with plants shines through. This thread is a friendly and supportive space so please do pluck up the courage, we really value your contributions.
I love how people are getting so adventurous with their rose choices, whether old or new varieties, itâs inspired me to do the same. Some super roses to look forward to.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Nollie - very interested to see how your Ghislaine standard goes. Itâs making me want to do something similar. Arthur Bell at my plot seems to be growing into a tree by itself!
@pitter-patter - Yes never be afraid to contribute here. But as an introvert myself I understand completely!
A few more photos I took at lunchtime before the deluge began.
Bathsheba, first flower this year.
Lady of Shalott
Ghislaine de Feligonde
Rhapsody in Blue behind
Malvern Hills - I take it back, I think I am going to get a good show!
Kew Gardens
I really love the way that the thyme has spilled over. I like spilling - I need to create more opportunities for things to spill!
A long time ago, maybe 3 years now, I asked for advice on here about a dramatic climbing rose to cover up my ugly drainpipes. Someone, I can't remember who I'm afraid, suggested  Burgundy Wine. Apologies for lack of photos, but today I looked at it and thought how fabulous it has become, everything I asked for. So big thanks for the advice.đ
One rose I've adored for years is Blue for You, it never disappoints, repeat flowering and a fragrance to die for. I did manage a picture of it. Highly recommend.Â
I took this photo this morning, after a warm sunny day it's now completely covered in blooms.Â
âCoffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?â âBetsy Cañas Garmon
I don't know where to begin in praise of all these lovely posts. I agree with the nothing ventured nothing gained sentiment of trying roses in less than ideal spots, particularly if that's all you have or that's all you have left. Roses seem very forgiving of being hoicked out and relocated if it's not working.
I am in the very strange position of not needing another rose. Went to a GC brimming with roses yesterday and tried to find something to tempt me in the PB sale but nope, not tempted. It won't last long I'm sure and is down to the daily delight my own are giving me.
The most fragrant spot, just fabulousÂ
Riches tonight, Golden Beauty (wows me), Proper Job, Easy Does It and scent bomb Jingle bells
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Lovely to see 'Celine Forestier' and 'Pergolese' in particular, further up.
..had some rain today, so these are after rain pics..
'The Anniversary Rose'...
'Vanessa Bell'..
'Enchantress'.. frilly, ruffled petals, sweet scent.. good foliage..
'Botzaris'..
'Wild Rover'..
..first flower 'Nathalie Nypels'..
'Lilac Bouquet'.. love this colour..
I love how people are getting so adventurous with their rose choices, whether old or new varieties, itâs inspired me to do the same. Some super roses to look forward to.
Arthur Bell at my plot seems to be growing into a tree by itself!
A few more photos I took at lunchtime before the deluge began.
Bathsheba, first flower this year.
One rose I've adored for years is Blue for You, it never disappoints, repeat flowering and a fragrance to die for. I did manage a picture of it. Highly recommend.Â
I took this photo this morning, after a warm sunny day it's now completely covered in blooms.Â