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
Very beautiful, all of them! More and more, I am wishing for additional sunny places to plant more roses. If only there were one for shade!
ReplyDeleteI wish my roses were blooming now but here in Oregon we're still a week or two away!
ReplyDeleteYour selections are all so beautiful... I really like that Daydream - it looks so poised, and Francois Juranville is stunning! When you have gotten to the end of the alphabet, would you do a series of posts on roses that DIDN'T make the cut for you (and why)? You are obviously very selective in your rose choices!
ReplyDeleteOh so very pretty. I can't have roses here, just too much shade. What sunny spots we have we are putting in veggies as produce is so much higher in cost than in Mobile. Love your roses and your garden looks so mature. Easy to see you've been working on it a long time. Carol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Phillip.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to each one of these posts!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous roses and photographs Phillip! You have got me daydreaming. Enjoy the fling!
ReplyDeleteI think Dusky Maiden in drop dead gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour article is amazing! Keep up the good job. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWOW! How wonderful to be surrounded by so many roses. I'd also love to know which roses you've gotten rid of over the years. I've had to chuck a few that were just too disease prone.
ReplyDeleteThe last one you show, in the close-up it looks like a peony! I love the scent of roses but kind of shy of them as they bite back.... The Saint and I are enjoying getting to know you guys at the Fling!
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