I second @owd potter... may as well jump in and get the rose you want as a bareroot for a sweeter price. There are good videos on DA's site or on YouTube showing you how to plant it... it's easy.
@PeterAberdeen Such a treat Peter, all doing nicely it seems to me.. gorgeous Camellia.. 'Donation'?..
Thanks again, we had no idea which Camellia it was as Mum received it as a gift, many moons ago. I looked up 'Donation' and that is exactly what it is. You are racking up the brownie points. I'll need to pay you back in Maratagons! I split one Marathon bulb into scales last year and have had them in the dark and in the fridge for months. I planted them into plug trays 2 weeks ago and now I have 24 small plants!
Back to the Camellia - and this is to all of you who despair with them. Many years ago after a really hard frost (lower than -20) it appeared to have died. But there was one leaf still there. We gave it another season and it is now 3 mtrs tall. Once established frost does not seem to affect the new buds (just make sure it receives water in Sept & Oct to stop bud drop).
@alexander.wade I have a young Albrighton rambler and was between this and the lady of the lake. As it’s to cover the shed and not somewhere that people linger, scent wasn’t a concern for me, so that may help you decide. So far it’s doing well, maybe not as vigorous as I was expecting for a rambler.
Here are some pics but I’m sure @edhelka has much better examples.
Well, @alexander.wade, @Marlorena is the acknowledged rose guru here, so we tend to listen and follow her advice generally. However, in my OWN experience only, I have planted DA roses delivered bare root in April and they have turned out fine for me and established well. Of course I was a bit younger and considerably greener back then, so probably didn't even notice if they were slow off the mark, or maybe it was just beginners luck. I now prefer bare root roses, but in autumn generally to suit my planting preferences
BTW wasn't expecting much from DA at this end of the season- but a five-caner and a four-caner today with the 15% off discount (TOTTERING or PILGRIM)- nice! And some of my collection of rain receptacles as a glamorous background.
Super-pretty corner, @agnasia. What are the pale pink cloudy things- achillea?
@alexander.wade 'Lady of the Lake' vs 'The Albrighton Rambler' depends on the coverage and vigor you need. It hasn't been much vigorous for me, although it is in a dry spot so probably not reaching its full potential. And while it is a rambler and can be trained as one, it also has some characteristics that I associate with climbers rather than ramblers. For example, it needs to be happy (watered and fed) to produce new basal canes. While my other ramblers grow like weeds and thrive on neglect. I don't know 'Lady of the Lake', I've seen it in some other gardens. They are both very nice roses.
I actually took some spring photos today. Not much to see but will post later.
Left is Boscobel and right is The Shepherdess... the fault of Rojas and bullfinch respectively.
Edhelka, lovely pictures!. I have only had The Albrighton Rambler since the start of August, and only managed to get it planted out late winter, but so far, it's growing well and will hopefully cover up this unlovely shed a bit.
As long as you're happy with the roses that's the main thing... I wouldn't be happy with that 'Boscobel' even with discount, rather poor quality control.. I'd have to prune hard two canes and reduce the others.. looks like canker on a couple.. but it'll make a nice rose in time..
I like instant gardening these days, so at this time of year it would be potted for me but bare root if no other option.. do whatever is best to suit..
@PeterAberdeen Incredible recovery for your Camellia, and glad to have helped your Mum again.. she was given some nice plants it seems.. By the time I get my martagons, I probably won't want them.. they've already been relegated to a pot.. great that you've got some babies coming along.. lily beetles killed mine so I've not grown them for a while..
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I second @owd potter... may as well jump in and get the rose you want as a bareroot for a sweeter price. There are good videos on DA's site or on YouTube showing you how to plant it... it's easy.
Here are some pics but I’m sure @edhelka has much better examples.
However, in my OWN experience only, I have planted DA roses delivered bare root in April and they have turned out fine for me and established well.
Of course I was a bit younger and considerably greener back then, so probably didn't even notice if they were slow off the mark, or maybe it was just beginners luck.
I now prefer bare root roses, but in autumn generally to suit my planting preferences
Super-pretty corner, @agnasia. What are the pale pink cloudy things- achillea?
I don't know 'Lady of the Lake', I've seen it in some other gardens. They are both very nice roses.
I actually took some spring photos today. Not much to see but will post later.
Edhelka, lovely pictures!. I have only had The Albrighton Rambler since the start of August, and only managed to get it planted out late winter, but so far, it's growing well and will hopefully cover up this unlovely shed a bit.
I like instant gardening these days, so at this time of year it would be potted for me but bare root if no other option.. do whatever is best to suit..
Incredible recovery for your Camellia, and glad to have helped your Mum again.. she was given some nice plants it seems..
By the time I get my martagons, I probably won't want them.. they've already been relegated to a pot.. great that you've got some babies coming along.. lily beetles killed mine so I've not grown them for a while..