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
Buff Beauty is breathtaking
ReplyDeleteI swung by your place one day this week on the way home from work. Everything looking great. Hope you are mending after your accident. Stay off of walls. Mary
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ReplyDeleteI have a rose that's a bit similar to Buff Beauty called Westerland. It's more apricot but opens pale orange and then fades from apricot to yellow and then pink. Your roses look great!!
ReplyDeleteThat last picture is incredible, I get so jealous!
ReplyDeleteThese huge mature climbers are what dreams are made of. Just amazing.
ReplyDeleteBuff Beauty is still my fave rose you have. Why have I not mail ordered this for myself??
ReplyDeleteStunning! I am so envious of that Buff Beauty... A beautiful rose in a beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteLove the rose/view of the gazebo and the one with the urn. Wonderful vignette designs.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I have serious Rose Envy!!
ReplyDeleteYikes, I have planted Rambling Rector AND Etain, two ramblers, to climb a large Oak (60'+) hope it was not a mistake. Please advise.
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I don't grow Belinda but I agree hybrid musks are a very deserving group of roses! I love Buff Beauty too, one of my favorites, clean and fragrant, with lots of blooms.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I am going backwards in your alphabet of roses and this post has me in awe of your talent! Stunning images of your garden!!
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