Bring me Sunshine is a beautiful, healthy rose so far. I’ve decided to prune it quite drastically this year as it had lots of spindly growth, despite throwing a very thick vigorous cane unlike all the others. I hope it will forgive me.
Today my brother and I put in the fence/trellis. From the picture (you are looking east, towards the yew tree) North on the left and South to the right - both sheltered by a wall and the gable of the house.
On the fence a quarter way in from the right is one of the original Dr Van Fleet ramblers that did flower last year. But I am not sure if this is the best place for it, or if it will survive the drastic to-the-ground prune. On the left is a pink camellia and behind the fence by 2 mtrs is a philadelphus.
What type of rose would you all recommend for growing along this fence (which is right outside Mum's bedroom window. The ground is moisture retentive, but slow draining and slightly acidic, but there is the shade of the yew tree to contend with. I am not setting any parameters for the rose - type, colour, &c. Let's see what you good people would suggest, if the Dr Van Fleet is not an option. The fence is 5 mtrs long, by the usual height.
Very nice Peter.. take your pick really, there are so many to choose from and the situation shouldn't matter too much.. Considering the surrounding colours there, I might choose a strong red repeating rambler like 'Rambling Rosie' for instance. It's quite showy, my neighbour has one.
I think this has already been mentioned upthread, but if anyone is waiting for the new DA releases, this is a post from their Instagram account just now, answering a question.
''Our newest variety for 2024 will be released at the Chelsea Flower Show.''
@pitter-patter : I don’t do anything to the arch, but maybe I should?
@pitter-patter, I think your structures are better quality than mine, but I don't know the answer. Mine was powder-coated tubular steel. I think recent rain and wind did for my arch which was a 'budget' item.
Your BMS rose is amazing! Next to the alliums, everything zings even more. Do post more photos when you can please!
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Do you share more photos of your garden if you have time ❤️
A thoroughly beastly day here, must be one of the wettest winters in recent times.
So I've just ordered myself a rose.
Thanks
Considering the surrounding colours there, I might choose a strong red repeating rambler like 'Rambling Rosie' for instance. It's quite showy, my neighbour has one.
''Our newest variety for 2024 will be released at the Chelsea Flower Show.''
@pitter-patter, I think your structures are better quality than mine, but I don't know the answer. Mine was powder-coated tubular steel. I think recent rain and wind did for my arch which was a 'budget' item.
Your BMS rose is amazing! Next to the alliums, everything zings even more. Do post more photos when you can please!