@Nollie I think a little while back we discussed the merits, or otherwise of 'Buff Beauty'. I was pondering whether to make it a main player on a new trellis I intended putting up. Well it's been in a pot (large) all summer and I've been well impressed in the growth and floriferousness of it. But whether it's good enough to be a main player on a trellis, I'm not sure, because the lovely colours fade a bit too quick in the sun for my liking. Anyway just a few pics to show the difference in a few months.
A couple of weeks ago A few days ago Back in early May
@peteS I think your Buff Beauty is looking great and I would be well pleased if mine looked as good! It’s seems a rose that’s capable of taking up a couple of 6ft wide trellises, so it’s a matter of whether it’s amenable to being kept much tighter if you need to.
I would be tempted try it on a trellis but would paint it dark gray to better showcase the blooms. At least it fades elegantly, the blooms still look good in those pale creamy apricot tones.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Hi, I'm hoping that somebody can help me decide between the following climbing roses. I have dithered for ages and was at one time going with a pink colour scheme but have now decided on either yellow or peach. Golden Gate, Bridge of Sighs or Scent from Heaven. I am wanting to train it over a standard rose arch and I'm a rose novice. Any help would be much appreciated. Louise
@newbie77 thanks, it's my third double delight rose, just glad I saved it from nursery before it died. @nollie love your munstead wood from a cutting and also think I will keep any eye out for julia child as that's a really nice yellow rose.
Hello @lacartridgesAZyIGss I’m sure you will get lots of feedback on your shortlist. One thing I am aware of, which put me off getting it, is that Golden Gate gets large and very thorny. Perhaps not ideal for battling with to train over an arch. @Victoria Sponge has (had?) it and could give you the lowdown.
Julia is called ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ in the UK @Vh72. It’s very floriferous, weatherproof and healthy. Only a faint fragrance, but such a willing bloomer one can forgive that. A better photo:
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Here in an unkept/unloved/not yet started corner of the garden we have found a rambling rose. Mum has no idea of its name although she does remember a neighbour who thought it was Albertine - it only flowers once a season. Any help with identifying it would be great.
Apologies for the mess of this part of the garden, but I am getting there - eventually:
Flower:
Foliage:
Shape (all over the place):
Any help appreciated. Again this is over 40 years old and was on a fence that had long blown over. Tips on how to resurrect it and where to plant (aspect, &c) warmly welcome.
Thanking you all in advance.
EDIT SUPPLEMENTAL: Whilst dead heading one of the Standard Princess Annes I noticed a shoot coming up from the soil about 15cm away from the main plant. Is this a sucker from the root stock and therefore need cutting out. What to do?, what to do?
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These and a few winter pots are my only pots left.
I think a little while back we discussed the merits, or otherwise of 'Buff Beauty'. I was pondering whether to make it a main player on a new trellis I intended putting up. Well it's been in a pot (large) all summer and I've been well impressed in the growth and floriferousness of it. But whether it's good enough to be a main player on a trellis, I'm not sure, because the lovely colours fade a bit too quick in the sun for my liking. Anyway just a few pics to show the difference in a few months.
A couple of weeks ago
A few days ago
Back in early May
I would be tempted try it on a trellis but would paint it dark gray to better showcase the blooms. At least it fades elegantly, the blooms still look good in those pale creamy apricot tones.
Munstead Wood - own root cutting, so different in habit:
Marie Pavie finally recovering from her sulk after sawfly destruction and a good chop:
Lady of Shallot looking healthier and happier in her new position:
Julia Child coming back, even this bloom machine had an unprecedented break:
@nollie love your munstead wood from a cutting and also think I will keep any eye out for julia child as that's a really nice yellow rose.
Here in an unkept/unloved/not yet started corner of the garden we have found a rambling rose. Mum has no idea of its name although she does remember a neighbour who thought it was Albertine - it only flowers once a season. Any help with identifying it would be great.
Flower:
Foliage:
Shape (all over the place):
Any help appreciated. Again this is over 40 years old and was on a fence that had long blown over. Tips on how to resurrect it and where to plant (aspect, &c) warmly welcome.
Thanking you all in advance.
EDIT SUPPLEMENTAL: Whilst dead heading one of the Standard Princess Annes I noticed a shoot coming up from the soil about 15cm away from the main plant. Is this a sucker from the root stock and therefore need cutting out. What to do?, what to do?