A Closer Look at Winter Damage
But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is
That is a pretty rose indeed! I luv growing roses they can take a lot and always come back looking their best. Thank's for sharing...."J"
ReplyDeleteI like your blog's new format. I hope you have not had it long, otherwise I didn't notice until this morning.
ReplyDeleteLes, I just changed the background and format - Blogger now has a template that makes it really easy.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips about the roses Phillip! Looks like you are having a lovely day there! Here my fingers are freezing. ;>)
ReplyDeleteI've just noticed exactly what you are saying. After the hottest summer since 1855 here in MA, an old rose shrub + 2 new ones are about the only flowers still going strong (after a midsummer pause).
ReplyDeleteWas just yesterday contemplating a purchase of some knock out roses, but didn't get them.
Phillip, Dirt Therapy and roses are synonymous as far as I'm concerned.
ReplyDeleteYou're garden continues to shine.
I know there was a pruning experiment done a while back where identical roses were pruned both conventionally and with hedge trimmers, the result being no difference, both performed equally well.
Phillip,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. A very pretty rose! I like the new blog format.
Roses are awesome. I need to post pictures of mine on my blog.
ReplyDeleteRoses really do seem to do their best in fall, and yours is a beauty. I was thrilled at how my rose blooms rebounded after the departure of the Japanese beetles, but then the stupid spotted potato beetles started attacking them. It seems like everybody likes to eat roses.
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