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A Visit to Cistus Nursery

I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
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May roses

"Rambling Rector" on pergola
"Sea Foam" and "Blaze" roses along with honeysuckle
 
"American Beauty"


"Gartendirektor Otto Linne" (hedge) and "Tausendschon" on back of fence.

 
"Veilchenblau"

 
"Veilchenblau"



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowMay 12, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    When I see a spectacle like this I feel a deep seated case of Rose envy. Heavenly.

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  2. LarryMay 12, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Glorious!!

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  3. KrissuMay 12, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    So beautiful! :)

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineMay 13, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful! These photos make me want to have arbors filled with wonderful roses.

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  5. debsgardenMay 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Wonderful! There is nothing like a swath of roses to create a mood of romanticism. I once planted Rambling Rector, hoping it would climb a nearby tree and create such a spell. Didn't happen; it neither bloomed or climbed, and eventually I removed it. Sigh. Yours is perfect!

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  6. NicMay 15, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Wonderful! And the rest of the garden looks just picture-perfect as well!

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  7. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Love your Veilchenblau; mine is still in its infancy stage :).

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  8. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful!
    Love your Veilchenblau! Mine is still in its infancy stage. :)

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  9. Tatyana@MySecretGardenMay 21, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I know I've said it many times, but here it is again - your garden is gorgeous! And, the roses are charming!

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  10. SwimrayMay 22, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I really enjoyed the violet lavender colors, if that is their real color. They look that way on my computer screen. I want even though I don't grow roses.
    Ray

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  11. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful!

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  12. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful!

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