Went out in the garden this morning to cut some roses which would have been ruined by the forecasted heavy afternoon rain. Graham T, Chandos, Eustacia V, Scepter’d I, Hamilton Princess, Generous G and Gabriel Oak.
I must say for scent this year nothing has competed with Chandos, Hamilton P and Jude the Obscure except for maybe Gertrude but I still don’t think it’s quite up there with these three.
Champagne M producing enormous blooms in the second flush. I printed the entire shrub reducing it by 50% after the first flush:
Your CM continues to impress with sheer bloom abundance Alfie, I have one on order and hope it turns out as good.
Anyone recall my ‘Not Crépuscule’ Tea rose? Both Edhelka (who grows it) and Loubert (who supplied it) agreed it was incorrect. Loubert couldn’t say what it was, however.
Here it was back in April:
The blooms have continued to be a slightly lemony cream throughout summer, but it has just produced this single bloom in a slightly more Crépuscule-like shade:
Also, the new growth has been flushed with bronzy red at the tips of late, unlike earlier growth which was pretty much all green. I know Teas can vary a lot in colour and form, but I’m beginning to wonder if it was right all along. Whatever it is, the blooms spoil in rain so I won’t keep it long term. I’m going to give it another year out of curiosity though!
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Marlorena sometime ago you mentioned that you liked the look of roses growing up a tree. Back then it was referring to Paul's Himalayan Musk. I just can't get this idea out of my head... but now that I know more about roses I'd rather choose a more manageable and repeat flowing rambler for this purpose. I was wondering if The Lady Of The Lake would be eligible given it has few thorns ( as far as I understand)?
@Dasha Heya.. I don't grow Lady of the Lake, but from what I've seen it would appear to be very suitable for this purpose, depending on your tree. What I don't like personally, is where a rose like Paul's Himalayan is used to totally obliterate a tree. I grew that rose through a willow tree on a river bank bordering my property then, and realised after 2 seasons that it was destined to take over the tree.. this was not the look I wanted. I love trees, and can't see the point of growing a rambler through it to the point the tree becomes invisible.
What I prefer is where you can train a suitable rose up the trunk and through its lower branches, right and left.. here's an example of what I mean.. this is 'Claire Jacquier' .. I find this the epitome of grace, it's not overpowering, it's relaxed yet feminine.. and it doesn't demolish the tree. I would think a similar result could be obtained with the rose of your choice, but please don't worry yourself about thorns.. they need thorns to cling, climb and weave their way through.. a climbing rose without thorns is something of a contradiction in terms...
I look forward to seeing your progress with this exciting project.
@Dasha Heya.. I don't grow Lady of the Lake, but from what I've seen it would appear to be very suitable for this purpose, depending on your tree. What I don't like personally, is where a rose like Paul's Himalayan is used to totally obliterate a tree. I grew that rose through a willow tree on a river bank bordering my property then, and realised after 2 seasons that it was destined to take over the tree.. this was not the look I wanted. I love trees, and can't see the point of growing a rambler through it to the point the tree becomes invisible.
What I prefer is where you can train a suitable rose up the trunk and through its lower branches, right and left.. here's an example of what I mean.. this is 'Claire Jacquier' .. I find this the epitome of grace, it's not overpowering, it's relaxed yet feminine.. and it doesn't demolish the tree. I would think a similar result could be obtained with the rose of your choice, but please don't worry yourself about thorns.. they need thorns to cling, climb and weave their way through.. a climbing rose without thorns is something of a contradiction in terms...
I look forward to seeing your progress with this exciting project.
@Marlorena I am with you on this. Also not a fan of trees disappearing under massive ramblers.
I am really itching to try either The Lady Of The Lake or The Generous Gardener (or both - I have plenty of trees ) Would The Generous Gardener be too stiff or heavy for this exercise?
You said "train up the trunk and through its lower branches" so I assume this means not to wrap it around the trunk but just go along? And I guess the same with branches, right?
I have a few mature silver birches (all with multiple stems). In my imagination they look lovely with roses Thank you for your help once again!
P.S. that photo is really inspiring! Don't think anything can stop me trying this now
I am really itching to try either The Lady Of The Lake or The Generous Gardener (or both - I have plenty of trees ) Would The Generous Gardener be too stiff or heavy for this exercise?
..Well you could try, I've used similar roses for small trees but one with a cascading habit would be my choice these days I think.. i.e. rambler rather than climber, but whatever suits you best.
You said "train up the trunk and through its lower branches" so I assume this means not to wrap it around the trunk but just go along? And I guess the same with branches, right? yes, that's right.. tie to the trunk as it grows.
I have a few mature silver birches (all with multiple stems). In my imagination they look lovely with roses Thank you for your help once again!
..consider the clematis 'Perle d'Azur' for one of your birches too. Same with roses, just tie to the trunk until it reaches the branches.
On digging up a New Dawn I found that a leaning branch had layered itself and put donwn a whole set of new roots. I didn't know ( or remember) that roses had a proclivity for that. I separated the new plant and potted it up
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Anyone recall my ‘Not Crépuscule’ Tea rose? Both Edhelka (who grows it) and Loubert (who supplied it) agreed it was incorrect. Loubert couldn’t say what it was, however.
Here it was back in April:
The blooms have continued to be a slightly lemony cream throughout summer, but it has just produced this single bloom in a slightly more Crépuscule-like shade:
Also, the new growth has been flushed with bronzy red at the tips of late, unlike earlier growth which was pretty much all green. I know Teas can vary a lot in colour and form, but I’m beginning to wonder if it was right all along. Whatever it is, the blooms spoil in rain so I won’t keep it long term. I’m going to give it another year out of curiosity though!
Heya.. I don't grow Lady of the Lake, but from what I've seen it would appear to be very suitable for this purpose, depending on your tree. What I don't like personally, is where a rose like Paul's Himalayan is used to totally obliterate a tree. I grew that rose through a willow tree on a river bank bordering my property then, and realised after 2 seasons that it was destined to take over the tree.. this was not the look I wanted. I love trees, and can't see the point of growing a rambler through it to the point the tree becomes invisible.
What I prefer is where you can train a suitable rose up the trunk and through its lower branches, right and left.. here's an example of what I mean.. this is 'Claire Jacquier' ..
I find this the epitome of grace, it's not overpowering, it's relaxed yet feminine.. and it doesn't demolish the tree.
I would think a similar result could be obtained with the rose of your choice, but please don't worry yourself about thorns.. they need thorns to cling, climb and weave their way through.. a climbing rose without thorns is something of a contradiction in terms...
I look forward to seeing your progress with this exciting project.
Crepuscule[?] looking much better @Nollie ..
My curio of the day is this Munstead Wood bud: