Have a wonderful time in Japan @Omori, sorry life has been a bit chaotic for you of late. i used to revere Japanese architects and landscapes when studying at uni, my life’s ambition was, and still is, to visit a bucket list of sites there. I’m right jealous!
@agnasia, I haven’t found Abelia to be especially dominant, but would still make sure I planted a rose a good 3ft from the base of any shrub. A trick I often employ if I’m worried about root invasion or want to try a rose in a particular spot is to sink a large but cheap plastic pot in the ground, which gives the rose time and space to establish and you time to decide if you like it there.
Standard lamps all ‘round then Tack! I put the stakes in vertically then gently forced them inwards to tie together, so there was some tension. Odyssey looks a really great rose for you, a few good doers are a must in a rose garden I reckon.
My two fuss-free bloom machines looking good at the moment are Astronomia and Julia Child..
I’m pleased with how Avalanche Abricot is doing in it’s second year [Delbard, EU only at present]. Not strong, but a pleasantly fruity fragrance and immaculate foliage:
A few bloom variations:
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Hi Omori, basically anything built by Tadao Ando, some shinto shrines and virtually any japanese garden.. that’s very kind but I would have to dig out my old uni files to give you specific names and locations! I will enjoy any of your photos regardless x
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Nollie I’m not on commission unfortunately. If only I were. I’d love to get free stuff but that’s reserved for people who do youtube videos and instagram posts.
Better to keep your integrity and preserve your freedom to post honest opinions, eh, Ross. It's odd how so many people are keen to "monetise" their hobbies these days. It would suck all the pleasure out of it for me.
'Gertrude Jekyll' 'Plaisanterie' mingled with clematis montana Clematis 'Nelly Moser' doing well this year 'Ebb Tide' Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' (today and three days ago)
@Meomye I don't aim for a tidy garden. Roses that aren't deadheaded usually don't bother me (unless they are that type with petals that don't fall off cleanly and rot instead). Same as Marlorena, I snap an old bloom here and there. But often, I only deadhead once or twice per week or after the flush is over, depending on the rose. I have quite a lot of cluster flowering roses and only deadhead once the whole cluster is over. Some roses (the wilder types, once bloomers and later in the season roses that produce nice hips) don't get deadheaded.
@LateralBreaks I love your roses, and I doubt we'll see many more so unusual as R. villosa... I only know the 'Wolley-Dod's' rose, which is a form of that..
@Nollie that’s genius, I can definitely plant 3ft away, so I may try the pot trick if I find another rose I love (which is pretty much guaranteed!) Astronomia is really pretty and I love the comparison of bloom variations.
This is my own version with bridge of sighs. The early buds are bright orange but then soften, when they open they are bright and then again soften.
@edhelka I love both those clematis, I need to try growing one again - what are your thoughts on both of these varieties?
Albrighton looking pretty, although I’ve just spotted that the bud has a caterpillar on it!
Another Desdemona bloom has opened
I’m trying to make a note of scents this year, so I know which are my favourite. To me I would say strength wise at the moment Bridge of Sighs and Desdemona are similar, with Desdemona more citrus and fresh whereas Bridge of Sighs is more classic rose. I know scent is very subjective and I don’t really know the proper language to describe it, but that’s my take so far. So funny, I’ve just read on DA’s site that Desdemona has an old rose scent so I am clearly wrong!!
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@agnasia, I haven’t found Abelia to be especially dominant, but would still make sure I planted a rose a good 3ft from the base of any shrub. A trick I often employ if I’m worried about root invasion or want to try a rose in a particular spot is to sink a large but cheap plastic pot in the ground, which gives the rose time and space to establish and you time to decide if you like it there.
Astronomia and Marie Pavie look such great roses!
'Plaisanterie' mingled with clematis montana
Clematis 'Nelly Moser' doing well this year
'Ebb Tide'
Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman' (today and three days ago)
Weeding is my real nemesis. And grass edges.
I love your roses, and I doubt we'll see many more so unusual as R. villosa... I only know the 'Wolley-Dod's' rose, which is a form of that..
Some great pics today..
This is my own version with bridge of sighs. The early buds are bright orange but then soften, when they open they are bright and then again soften.
Albrighton looking pretty, although I’ve just spotted that the bud has a caterpillar on it!
Another Desdemona bloom has opened