@cooldoc TFT has a pleasant scent but nothing my husband could describe as strong, he has a better sense of smell currently. Still finding it odd its other name is Perfume Kisses but it is still a young plant. I'll report on Eufemia tomorrow but I recall it is stronger.
I cancelled Perfume kisses as someone reported it as being quite opposite to its name.. Eufemia I wont be buying now either... Its just that I think NIRP is a strong contender in modern HT scented roses..
@Marlorena It is a good house, but most bit occupied by patios (there are 2) and remaining is a neat lawn..so not a huge space for planting but important bit is its mine and so the roses can finally go into the ground..
Thanks, @Tack. I really like the Shepherdess so far, having only got it last winter. It has bloomed quite a lot (normal gaps between flushes, but large numbers of buds each flush) in year one and the particular tawny/buff/apricot range of colours it is right now is gorgeous, though it was pinker in June. The blooms last a good few days despite the windy location and a tornado puppy. It has thrown out three huge octopus canes and is at this time one of the healthiest roses here. I don't find the fragrance that good. Nonetheless, it's one of my favourites now. I bet it would do even better for you with your rosy fingers.
I wonder if anyone can offer thoughts on the following DA roses: - Hero - Olivia Austin Rose as a standard - Jayne Austin - Sweet Juliet
I have already ordered Eglantyne and will probably add Strawberry Hill and 1-2 of the above.
@WAMSMe too was pondering over DA bareroots last night and two of yours are on my bucket list.. hence the question to Eustace.. @Rojas has Sweet Juliet... as a 1st year specimen..
Was it you who was planning a move or some one else WAMS🤔
@cooldoc@WAMS Jayne Austin has a moderate tea scent, nice flower form, a very good first flush of flowers, second flush a bit stingy. I guess with regular feeding, it will perform better in the second flush. Mine is potted and I missed out on the summer feed of my roses this season.
Rhapsody in Blue See you in Purple Louise Clements Sweet Honey Palais Royale Churchill rose Huge flowers on Twice in a blue Moon, plant is around 8' high; so had to zoom and take photo. Not high quality.
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
Congratulations on your new home @cooldoc, I’m sure you and your roses will enjoy a permanent place to settle down.
@WAMS I saw Sweet Juliet at a rose garden in Manchester a few weeks back. Pretty, quiet blooms (not huge and blowsy) but the scent was declared the best by both myself and OH out of a pretty wide array of DAs. The Poet’s Wife was close. I don’t have ORA but others have said growth is upright, so I’m wondering if Harlow Carr is the better option, judging by pitter-patters? Just a thought.
Even though they owe me a Vichy and a Versigny I am not going to chance another order from TCL. I have Versigny on order direct from Guillot, much better chance, I hope of getting the right rose that also lives
Does anyone grow Madame Anisette? It gets some rave reviews on other forums but there is a slight question mark over rain resistance. I’m debating adding it to a small Kordes order..
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Some of you lovely people may remember that I was interested in trialling the "wine box" method, after pulling out established roses and putting in new ones. I have had rose replant problems before (despite removing earth) and didn't want to risk it again. There is good scientific evidence for why this works.
Well - I put in three wine box roses last winter and the process has been a great success. The roses planted in the boxes have grown well, with lots of food and water, and I have noticed no problems. The roses are long term climbers to cover fences, so I wanted them to thrive from the start. They are Buff Beauty, Ghislaine and Lady Hillingdon. I will be using wine boxes for two new plantings this winter - for Champagne Moments going in.
Ah, he beautiful Soul, showing signs of recovery here on a rather reduced shrub after pruning out the burnt and blackened canes. It might be optimistic hoping for some late blooms, but you never know..
The box method has worked well for me too, Fire. I still find it amusing that Beales sells ‘special’ boxes for this, when any old cardboard box will do.
Thomas à Beckett has recently shot up skyward, good health (chlorosis aside) and vigour for a newbie. I need to get rid of the filler verbena bon and start bending them down. It hasn’t given me hardly many blooms in it’s first year, but a few opening now:
Not impressed with Falstaff to date, however. Spindly growth, quick to BS, small, stumpy blooms that bullnose, ball or fry depending on the weather:
Lady Hillingdon double fried eggs. Delicious, but I do wish she would up her output:
Mrs Oakley Fisher, I enjoy her company but probably not a long-term resident:
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@Marlorena It is a good house, but most bit occupied by patios (there are 2) and remaining is a neat lawn..so not a huge space for planting but important bit is its mine and so the roses can finally go into the ground..
I wonder if anyone can offer thoughts on the following DA roses:
- Hero
- Olivia Austin Rose as a standard
- Jayne Austin
- Sweet Juliet
I have already ordered Eglantyne and will probably add Strawberry Hill and 1-2 of the above.
Huuuuuuge congrats on the new house, @cooldoc!
Was it you who was planning a move or some one else WAMS🤔
@cooldoc @WAMS Jayne Austin has a moderate tea scent, nice flower form, a very good first flush of flowers, second flush a bit stingy. I guess with regular feeding, it will perform better in the second flush. Mine is potted and I missed out on the summer feed of my roses this season.
@cooldoc congratulations on your house purchase 👏
Rhapsody in Blue
See you in Purple
Louise Clements
Sweet Honey
Palais Royale
Churchill rose
Huge flowers on Twice in a blue Moon, plant is around 8' high; so had to zoom and take photo. Not high quality.
@WAMS I saw Sweet Juliet at a rose garden in Manchester a few weeks back. Pretty, quiet blooms (not huge and blowsy) but the scent was declared the best by both myself and OH out of a pretty wide array of DAs. The Poet’s Wife was close. I don’t have ORA but others have said growth is upright, so I’m wondering if Harlow Carr is the better option, judging by pitter-patters? Just a thought.
Even though they owe me a Vichy and a Versigny I am not going to chance another order from TCL. I have Versigny on order direct from Guillot, much better chance, I hope of getting the right rose that also lives
Does anyone grow Madame Anisette? It gets some rave reviews on other forums but there is a slight question mark over rain resistance. I’m debating adding it to a small Kordes order..
So Jayne Austin is off my list I guess..
Soul having the usual wonderful fragrance..
Gertrude Jekyll.. happy I got this for that scent..
Fruity Parfuma.. cupped blooms with a nice scent..
Enchantress... beautiful scent..
PAOK..
Thomas à Beckett has recently shot up skyward, good health (chlorosis aside) and vigour for a newbie. I need to get rid of the filler verbena bon and start bending them down. It hasn’t given me hardly many blooms in it’s first year, but a few opening now:
Not impressed with Falstaff to date, however. Spindly growth, quick to BS, small, stumpy blooms that bullnose, ball or fry depending on the weather:
Lady Hillingdon double fried eggs. Delicious, but I do wish she would up her output:
Mrs Oakley Fisher, I enjoy her company but probably not a long-term resident: