I would be tempted by Abricot Avalanche @Nollie it really seems a good one. Hopefully it will become available here. Smudge looks adorable keeping an eye on you while chilling, presumably literally, on the spanish steps. How is the Smudge/Bill relationship?
I can recommend Olivia RA @Herbloom for everything you need apart from scent. Penelope L does look even more promising but still early days. I don't know your other contenders.
Talking of which, did you make it to DA @JessicaS? Report please
Lovely DAs there @WAMS, what on earth are they thinking discontinuing those?
Sorry, forgot to put it on my last post but does anyone know what's going on with my rose cutting where the bud's protective green leaves are turning into actual leaves!?
Smudge is definitely my best performer, acts up something rotten! She still bullies poor old Bill, but it’s calming down a bit, thankfully, Tack.
@JessicaS hope you getter better soon. Love your Pomponella btw.
Looking promising @Alfie_, finger’s crossed. You’re Beautiful is very reminiscent of a camellia, an interesting one.
Munstead Wood is a star for me too, my younger potted one is not continuous bloom yet, but this is the third flush:
Some roses are so awful in my climate they are easy to cull but often I decide to get rid of a rose and then it fights back. Disease-prone, bloom-frying Mme Isaac Pereire was on the hit list, but it’s shed heavy BS and is now vigorous and healthy. It gets another year before I decide:
I’m on the fence about Mrs. Oakley Fisher. The huge single blooms only last a day and there is not enough of them to make a good display. That colour though..
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Alfie_ ive seen that a few times, I agree fasciation, insect damage / adverse weather conditions can cause it. I wouldn't worry as it will just be an odd case, you can leave them as they are, rest of plant should be fine.
David Austin confirmed they have some penelope in the shop and online will be restocked in a few weeks too so yay. I shall grab one this weekend.
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My Falstaff isn't doing too well this year. It has blackspot, rust and has been viciously attacked by vine weevils.
My nurses on duty (all 4 hounds have been up, but the boys have been especially cuddly!)
'Mutabilis' enjoying the sun today..
Looking promising @Alfie_, finger’s crossed. You’re Beautiful is very reminiscent of a camellia, an interesting one.
Munstead Wood is a star for me too, my younger potted one is not continuous bloom yet, but this is the third flush:
Some roses are so awful in my climate they are easy to cull but often I decide to get rid of a rose and then it fights back. Disease-prone, bloom-frying Mme Isaac Pereire was on the hit list, but it’s shed heavy BS and is now vigorous and healthy. It gets another year before I decide:
I’m on the fence about Mrs. Oakley Fisher. The huge single blooms only last a day and there is not enough of them to make a good display. That colour though..
David Austin confirmed they have some penelope in the shop and online will be restocked in a few weeks too so yay. I shall grab one this weekend.