Mary Rose has been a delight this year , its on Garage site after being evicted a couple of years ago. Golden celebration Golden Celebration again A rare small second flush from Paul scarlet Eustace Vye Lady of Shallot not been great this year Gabriel Oak is finally showing a bit of life, I've been a tad disappointed with this rose, I got Desdemona at the same time and its put GOak to shame
Unknown Climbing yellow rose next door give me , its flowers quite a lot and is scented not much any ideas what it is ?
@Perki Lovely to see Levens Hall, I've been up that way many times.. well known for its topiary on display there.. all the usual Austins I see..
Unusual to see rebloom on Paul's Scarlet but it does happen occasionally and takes by surprise.. I think it's something to do with either how, if, or when it's pruned in summer, or just left alone.
Your yellow climber is almost certainly 'Golden Showers' I would say.
Your 'Mary Rose' is a delight, I once grew that as a Standard, - very good.
@PeterAberdeen This is 'Reine Victoria'.. sweetly scented, a bit floppy, needing support.. I lost it to a downsize last year, but it showed good disease resistance last summer, but it was hot and dry. It might be ok where you are too, on the east side.
A similar look and sweet scent can be had from the Austin 'Royal Jubilee'.. which I found to have good disease resistance here and continuity of bloom..
@Perki thanks for sharing 😊 @Meomye I water the potted roses when the top 1-2" feels dry when you insert your finger in the compost/soil. Also, if you insert a small terracotta pot like the one below, you only need to top it once a week, if it doesn't rain. Hope it helps.
Edited to add that you need to close the drainage hole in the small pot with either cement mortar or damp proof tape, so that the water is held inside.
Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires.
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils (roses). Taking a bit of liberty with Wordsworth
WAMS and Perki you have wonderful roses, always a treat to see the range we all have between us. Edit Looking back I realise I've missed commenting on the particularly nice photos of Eustace, Cooldoc and Marlorena amongst others.
@Meomye The watering requirement varies so much by weather and temperature obviously but also pot size, growing medium, maturity of plant and rose variety. My husband is relieved now that we have a cheap moisture probe to take the guesswork out when he is in charge. Generally though I water every 2 to 3 days in the summer with more for known thirsty or potbound roses. In Spring and Autumn every 5 days is enough.
It's raining hurrah. So only a quick pic from outside the kitchen William Shakespeare 2k and Ruby Mella
Scent from Heaven, showing the lovely combinations of orange, peach, yellow and pink. It starts quite a deep orange and fades to yellow tipped with pink. It always makes me think of a sunrise on a clear day.
Thank you @Tack and @Eustace for your advice on watering pots, Eustace, can I ask how does the small pot help if it is sealed at the bottom? Does it mean I have over watered if the bottom leaves appear yellow and crinkly?
Thanks @Marlorena i hate not know the names of plants I've got.
Such a nice colour William Shakespeare
When does Peter beales release new roses ? I might wait until I see the new varieties before ordering, same with DA hopefully they are released early in the year like usual .
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Golden celebration
Golden Celebration again
A rare small second flush from Paul scarlet
Eustace Vye
Lady of Shallot not been great this year
Gabriel Oak is finally showing a bit of life, I've been a tad disappointed with this rose, I got Desdemona at the same time and its put GOak to shame
Unknown Climbing yellow rose next door give me , its flowers quite a lot and is scented not much any ideas what it is ?
Lovely to see Levens Hall, I've been up that way many times.. well known for its topiary on display there.. all the usual Austins I see..
Unusual to see rebloom on Paul's Scarlet but it does happen occasionally and takes by surprise.. I think it's something to do with either how, if, or when it's pruned in summer, or just left alone.
Your yellow climber is almost certainly 'Golden Showers' I would say.
Your 'Mary Rose' is a delight, I once grew that as a Standard, - very good.
This is 'Reine Victoria'.. sweetly scented, a bit floppy, needing support.. I lost it to a downsize last year, but it showed good disease resistance last summer, but it was hot and dry. It might be ok where you are too, on the east side.
A similar look and sweet scent can be had from the Austin 'Royal Jubilee'.. which I found to have good disease resistance here and continuity of bloom..
@Meomye I water the potted roses when the top 1-2" feels dry when you insert your finger in the compost/soil. Also, if you insert a small terracotta pot like the one below, you only need to top it once a week, if it doesn't rain. Hope it helps.
Edited to add that you need to close the drainage hole in the small pot with either cement mortar or damp proof tape, so that the water is held inside.
Such a nice colour William Shakespeare
When does Peter beales release new roses ? I might wait until I see the new varieties before ordering, same with DA hopefully they are released early in the year like usual .