If I were tempted by one recent DA it would be Gabriel Oak, WAMS.
Who is growing Madame Isaac Pereire? I’m tagging @Tack and @Omori who I think have it. It’s on my watch list but how do you get the best out of this rose? Comments on HMF range from it’s very drought tolerant/suitable for xeriscaping to it needs a hell of a lot of water and food to do well! I have been watering and feeding no differently to all roses, but blooms are sparse. I also read somewhere that the autumn blooms are the best but not a sign of any here despite the weather being beautifully mild and sunny - is that a myth re the autumn blooms or do you get some?
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Nollie Yes I have MIP. It is a rose I have found a home for elsewhere, it is good enough to pass on but doesn't suit me. I have it in a pot and was waiting to see how much I loved it before giving it ground space. It may be the pot but it hasn't been very floriferous in its 2 seasons here. It did not like the
heatwave which was when it was just about to have a decent 2nd flush,
the blooms looked fried. Since then it has put out a few beautiful late
blooms which are now finished with no more buds.
A selection of still blooming roses
Faustinia, Boscobel and Chippendale
Wildberry, Jingle Bells, Timeless Purple and Rose de ReshtGolden Beauty, WollertonOH, Lady oSThe ever fabulous Strawberry Hills X2, Sandringham and Odyssey
Thanks @Tack, we must’ve bought them at the same time as mine has also had two seasons. Mine is also in a pot awaiting a decision, hmm, maybe it just doesn’t like pot life!
ETA your roses are looking fabulous, you have far more in bloom than I do.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Meomye I have bonkers, well remembered Nollie! its great once it gets going, but is a bit slow to start. Mine has caught blackspot and dropped its leaves but it flowers in big clusters when it gets going. Id move it and give it some tlc. Its not huge, stays compact.
Hmm, might take you up on that, Tack. She is a little minx, constantly needing supervision and play, harassing poor old Bill, prefers chewing the furniture to the many toys provided and boy has found her voice. I’d forgotten how all-consuming puppy parenting can be and can’t wait for OH to come back from the UK to give me a break!
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
My Boule de Neige is still flowering. Only it and Blush Noisette have open flowers, but Rose de Rescht, Jacques Cartier and Amande Paternotte have a few buds.
Thank you @JessicaS for the encouragement re Bonkers, I agree, mine is quite small although has never really given me more than a few flowers but I will give it more time.
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Who is growing Madame Isaac Pereire? I’m tagging @Tack and @Omori who I think have it. It’s on my watch list but how do you get the best out of this rose? Comments on HMF range from it’s very drought tolerant/suitable for xeriscaping to it needs a hell of a lot of water and food to do well! I have been watering and feeding no differently to all roses, but blooms are sparse. I also read somewhere that the autumn blooms are the best but not a sign of any here despite the weather being beautifully mild and sunny - is that a myth re the autumn blooms or do you get some?
ETA your roses are looking fabulous, you have far more in bloom than I do.
Heritage has a really nice fragrance at the moment... lemon dessert.
Albrighton Rambler has turned quite a deep pink (from earlier cream/apricot)