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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

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

Comments

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

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

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

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

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

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  7. 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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  8. 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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