Well it was a right palaver lifting it into the hole but amazingly enough, no scratches, just sore muscles!
Oh are re alliums, Perki is the allium queen, but I second Purple Rain - it always looks stunning and is the only one of several I’ve tried that reliably returns.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Wow Nollie, that is a substantial rose rootmass to deal with! And great you managed to save yourself from the throns. Looking forward to seeing her in June.
Smudge is looking what is that.
Last couple of pages have been such a treat. What a wonderful collection of roses we have got together 🌹
Congratulations on moving Gertrude @Nollie. I had one in a pot at my old house, couldn't face doing what you've done when I moved so I left her behind. All those prickles! She also tried to become a climber after the first flush.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Gertrude is difficult to beat when in full flush isn't it.. and twice in a season, equally good.. maybe bits in between but I didn't get any.. I expect it's relieved to be out the pot..
@Tack That should look nice on your railings.. I'm doing the same with a different rose.. let's see how that goes..
One of the most highly scented roses ever, but I'm not saying which one it is, as I don't want to bust Cooldoc's bank account..
Well done @Nollie, though I did not transplant anything as big as your GJ I do know the exertion to move a rose and that must have been some endeavour! Not without some sweat and swearing if it was me.
Smudge is doing exactly what he should do, look on in awe and wonder where his next biscuit is coming from.
Thank you all for the pictures of roses over the last few days, the images and accompanying chat has certainly given me food for thought and many, many tips.
Still under snow here - but potting on my new perennials for the new border - the miscanthus and verbena arrived today along with even more cannas and dahlias.
Funnily my Gladiator & Mount Everest alliums are already breaking through, but no sign of Purple Sensation yet...
Rhapsody In Blue is the first rose I bought for my new garden and love every minute is is in bloom.
I have bought a Blue Diamond rose this year and looking forward to seeing how it develops. I believe it was developed by Fryers roses when they got taken over by Blue Diamond nurseries.
I've just checked and it's 'out of stock', so I can safely reveal that it's ''Surpassing Beauty''.. I don't think it's generally available and is always difficult to get hold of..
For those who have 'Lady Emma Hamilton', there is a member called The Rainy Garden who is trying to obtain this rose... perhaps someone could help out maybe with a cutting or somesuch?.. thanks..
@Marlorena Thank you so much for helping me! I have been contacted for a potential rooted cutting!
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Oh are re alliums, Perki is the allium queen, but I second Purple Rain - it always looks stunning and is the only one of several I’ve tried that reliably returns.
Smudge is looking what is that.
Last couple of pages have been such a treat. What a wonderful collection of roses we have got together 🌹
I expect it's relieved to be out the pot..
@Tack
That should look nice on your railings.. I'm doing the same with a different rose.. let's see how that goes..
One of the most highly scented roses ever, but I'm not saying which one it is, as I don't want to bust Cooldoc's bank account..
Funnily my Gladiator & Mount Everest alliums are already breaking through, but no sign of Purple Sensation yet...
I have bought a Blue Diamond rose this year and looking forward to seeing how it develops. I believe it was developed by Fryers roses when they got taken over by Blue Diamond nurseries.
No, not that one.. good guess though..
I've just checked and it's 'out of stock', so I can safely reveal that it's ''Surpassing Beauty''.. I don't think it's generally available and is always difficult to get hold of..