Wow this thread evolves quickly, great stuff people. Lovely blooms. No blooms yet. Most likely candidates are Gertrude J and Princess Anne as they are opening a bit. I found the fragrance chat a few pages back intriguing. My top ones are:
Gertrude J, Princess Hamilton, Chandos B, Well Being, in that order. They are all knock out scents. However I have about 15 new additions, most of which are scented so this will likely change.
I know quite a few of you grow lots of Austins and wanted to know if you think I am missing some of their key roses. It's all down to personal preference of course but wanted to know if there are any must have Austins I don't have or even just your top 5 Austins (currently sold). I have PAoK, Princess Anne, Eustacia Vye, Gabriel Oak, Winchester Cathedral, Gertrude J, Woolerton OH, Abe Darby, Constance Spry and James G. I'm getting a rose arch this summer and will likely use Strawberry Hill so that will be on my list soon for sure.
I will lavish loads of TLC on it for one more summer @Nollie and see how it responds, only because I love the blooms. But I don't think it's ever going to come anywhere near the photos shown in Austin's catalogue/website.
I can confirm the yellow climber has more than its fair share of thorns and is surely Maigold. The fragrance was moderate, but I sniffed it first thing in the morning, so it may not have got going for the day yet.
@Alfie_ Lady of shallott for me, on looks, profusion of flower not scent, but its outstanding in every other sense. Will very happily grow as a short climber, mines on an obelisk.
Im rather behind on thread here but popped to county show, Colin Gregory was there with a lovely stand full of healthy potted roses with fat buds. I brought Pheno Geno Zara to try. He said out of thousands, only one of his rose types is out! Very behind this year. He said that fungal disease is bad so far this year too (weather?) so im glad its not just me thinking that!
Been looking at Harkness new roses... yeah I dont fancy growing 'the menopause' either!! Shame as its a lovely looking rose, I get raising awareness, but please pick a better name! Imagine getting that as a gift...
For those asking about my wisteria...... its in full glory with an outstanding scent. This is 'Tiverton'.
Filled, deleted, refilled the online shopping cart, just to repeat last year's mistake. Just ordered, very late, bare roots. Honestly, only to justify the shipping cost for a potted Louis XIV. He will arrive mid June. How could I live without this:
I confess, last year my May purchases all died during my absence the following August. This year I stay at home. This is what I tell myself to justify my order. Sounds a lot like addictive behaviour pattern, excuse, denial etc. right? Anyway, on their way are Prince Camille de Rohan, Papa Meilland, Souvenir du Dr. Jamain, to complete the dark red collection. Further, Eisvogel / 20th Anniversary, Gentle Hermione, Grande Classe, Novalis and Rose des Cisterciens.
Awaiting the first rose bloom, I enjoy the bearded irises popping up.
Thanks for posting that picture @Discandied . The branch going across the arch at new house looks quite thorny though nowhere near the extent of the one in your picture. The scent on it is wonderful when the sun is out. I think it is also Maigold. The older blooms have done that blousy look that I can see Maigold does in some of the online pictures.
I am getting very envious of all of your lovely roses, mine still only have tiny buds/aphids on them! At what point do I start the fortnightly feeding? is it once they are in flower? I know I have to the do the 'proper feed' after the first flush. tia.
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Gertrude J, Princess Hamilton, Chandos B, Well Being, in that order. They are all knock out scents. However I have about 15 new additions, most of which are scented so this will likely change.
I know quite a few of you grow lots of Austins and wanted to know if you think I am missing some of their key roses. It's all down to personal preference of course but wanted to know if there are any must have Austins I don't have or even just your top 5 Austins (currently sold). I have PAoK, Princess Anne, Eustacia Vye, Gabriel Oak, Winchester Cathedral, Gertrude J, Woolerton OH, Abe Darby, Constance Spry and James G. I'm getting a rose arch this summer and will likely use Strawberry Hill so that will be on my list soon for sure.
Im rather behind on thread here but popped to county show, Colin Gregory was there with a lovely stand full of healthy potted roses with fat buds. I brought Pheno Geno Zara to try. He said out of thousands, only one of his rose types is out! Very behind this year. He said that fungal disease is bad so far this year too (weather?) so im glad its not just me thinking that!
Been looking at Harkness new roses... yeah I dont fancy growing 'the menopause' either!! Shame as its a lovely looking rose, I get raising awareness, but please pick a better name! Imagine getting that as a gift...
For those asking about my wisteria...... its in full glory with an outstanding scent. This is 'Tiverton'.
I confess, last year my May purchases all died during my absence the following August. This year I stay at home. This is what I tell myself to justify my order. Sounds a lot like addictive behaviour pattern, excuse, denial etc. right? Anyway, on their way are Prince Camille de Rohan, Papa Meilland, Souvenir du Dr. Jamain, to complete the dark red collection. Further, Eisvogel / 20th Anniversary, Gentle Hermione, Grande Classe, Novalis and Rose des Cisterciens.
Awaiting the first rose bloom, I enjoy the bearded irises popping up.
I didn't know irises came in such colours
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