Roses
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'Westerland' |
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'Westerland' close-up |
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'The Lady of Shallot' |
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'Peachy Creeper' |
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A rose that has really impressed me is 'Kardinal Kolorscape', a Kordes rose. New growth has really shot up since spring (4' ft. tall so far), and it is almost always loaded with blooms and I had yet to see a speck of blackspot. Mental note - look for more of the Kordes roses. This came from my "go-to" source for roses - Chamblee's in Tyler, Texas. Even though shipping prices are God-awful expensive, their rose prices are unbeatable and their quality is superb. |
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I said I would not buy roses on a whim - of course I did not hold true to that. This rose - 'Sunbelt Plum Perfect' was an impulse buy at City Farm, a nifty little nursery in St. Johns. The label on the plant, however, was from Xera, another fabulous nursery in Portland. It has been a nice little rose and a blooming machine. |
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'Marie Pavie', a rose that I loved in Alabama, has quickly formed a 3' x 3' mound right off the deck in the Pan Garden. A truly hassle-free rose for me. |
You have some gorgeous roses, but I think my favorite is Westerland. I was never a big fan of orange flowers until I moved to the PNW. I swear it has something to do with the long periods of gloomy weather (which I actually like, BTW). Orange is reminiscent of sunshine. Thanks for sharing your roses.
ReplyDeleteI think so too Alison. And I like the gloom too!
DeleteMy favorites of your collection is the Peachy Creeper, Gold Medal, and the plum. Yummmy. Your green thumb is showing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses! I love them so much. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo many beauty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! One of my all time favorite Corals is "Lafter" but her thorns are no laughing matter...
ReplyDeleteWalking through the gardens at Joy Creek is an olfactory delight these days. Between that and this post, I'm beginning to rethink my attitude about roses.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing your beautiful roses, it's like having color therapy in our cold, wet and dark winter at the moment
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your roses very much. Your 'Westerland' is impressive. I agree, Chamblee's is an excellent rose vendor. Lucky you to get such a good impulse buy with the 'Sunbelt Plum Perfect'. It looks like a winner.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous roses! You and the Rose City (well pretty close) are a perfect match!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Are you experiencing less fungal problems there than in Alabama?
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