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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

Some late summer roses

"Mutabalis" (yes, this is a rose!)


"Clair Matin"


"Mrs. B.R. Cant"


"Nearly Wild"


"Buff Beauty"


"Prosperity"


"Skyrocket"

Comments

  1. I've never seen a rose like that first one before. Thanks for sharing it!

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  2. Such vivid colors!! Beautiful Phillip and I wandered back into your earlier posts! Amazing gardens! Brava!

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  3. Oh, I LOVE Mrs. B. R. Cant! All of your photography is beautiful, and that one especially is spectacular.

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  4. Is the first one Rosa mutabilis 'Chinensis'?

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  5. Wait, what?! "Mutabalis" is not a rose, I don't care what you say! LOL.

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  6. Beautiful roses Phillip. Isn't it wonderful that the Japanese Beetles are finally gone?

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  7. That first rose is amazing. I have a 'Buff Beauty' and like its delicate color.

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  8. Clair Matin has such a beautiful color! I like the fountain, too!

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  9. Les, you are correct.

    Sweet Bay, I am happy that the Japanese beetles are gone. They were not too bad this year.

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  10. I like them all. I think I'm going to but a bare root the Autumn, probably Rosa Moyesii 'Geranium', apparently the hips are fantastic,flagon shaped.

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  11. Wow Phil, lovely blog, so much info too. I look forward to 'digging' in. Thanks!

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  12. Absolutely beautiful! As each photo opened on my screen, I kept thinking..."That's my favorite! No, that one is....no, that one!" I guess I'll just have to love them all!

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  13. Phillip~~Your roses are always beautifully charming. Mutabalis is unique and lovely....I seem to remember that Buff Beauty makes a wonderful show in your garden! gail

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  14. How lucky to have so many roses still blooming! I love 'Clair matin', it's just beautiful!

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  15. Phillip, lovely photos. I hope we get a few blooms in September. The Japanese beetles will be gone about the middle of the month. Doesn't leave much time for them to bloom before it frosts.
    Marnie

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  16. What a beautiful post and the photography does each bloom full justice!

    Lovely.....

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  17. Your roses this time of the year are so beautiful. I've had fun surfing your other blogs. Your garden is quite spectaculat

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  18. Beautiful roses. I hadn't seen the mutabilis before though I know it by name. I am a displaced gardener at the moment but on eday I will get it back, hopefully.

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  19. I love this mutabilis rose. Saw one this spring about 6ft wide and at least as tall.... Yours is great!!!!!

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  20. Rose and plume poppy -- a combo I hadn't considers.

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