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Late February to early March is the time for the major pruning of roses. Back in December, I did a preliminary pruning , now is the time for the last major pruning before the spring season begins.  First, a comment on hybrid tea roses. This is what most people have in their gardens. I only have a few hybrid tea roses. These are the roses that need the most drastic pruning. Basically, you cut all the canes down to about 1 foot, making the cuts right above an outward-facing bud. The result will be something like this -  Most of my roses fall into the shrub and climbing categories. These roses are pruned differently and not as severe as the hybrid teas. For shrub roses (and many of the David Austin English roses fall into this category), I first take out the older canes completely to the ground. The older canes are easy to spot - they will be thicker and darker in color. After thinning out the older canes, I remove any canes that are damaged, crossing one another and canes that ...
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Garden Blogger's Bloom Day - November 2021

 

There's not a lot of blooms in the November garden but a few scattered here and there. We've not had a hard frost yet but a lot of rain and heavy winds. Some leaves remain on the trees but most are already stripped bare.

Aster 'Monte Cassino' is really beautiful and the photo doesn't do it justice. This is out next to the street and I see people stopping to admire it.

 
Not blooms but berries - Callicarpa 'Profusion' (Beautyberry)

 

Fatsia

 

Fuchsia 'Hawkshead' still going strong

 

This is the most stunning fuchsia and of course I don't have the name. A neighbor gave it to us and the label read 'Landscape Fuchsia'.

 

Mahonia 'Charity' (Oregon Grape)

 

Pennisetum '24 Karat' (Fountain Grass)


Schizostylis (Cape Lily), a gift from Sean Hogan

 

 

Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue'

 

Rose 'Playboy'


Rose 'Lady of Shallot'

Rose 'Lady Emma Hamilton'

Rose 'Golden Celebration'

 I will wrap this up with a photo of the back garden along the shady pathway.



Check out May Dreams Gardens for more bloggers sharing their blooms.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 15, 2021 at 9:04 AM

    Your garden even now is a beautiful sight.

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  2. chavlinessNovember 15, 2021 at 10:03 AM

    Callicarpa berries are just amazing in the winter garden. The first time I encountered them my jaw dropped. The shady path is fantastic in any season and aways a favorite.
    I think your Mahonia may be soft caress...

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    1. Phillip OliverNovember 15, 2021 at 10:36 AM

      So do I - I was captivated by one in our neighborhood when we moved here. They grew in the south too. You are right about the mahonia - I will add that info.

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  3. Dorothy BordersNovember 15, 2021 at 10:25 AM

    So many lovely blooms, but I especially love that fountain grass. I see we share the 'Lady of Shallott,' a personal favorite of mine.

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    1. Phillip OliverNovember 15, 2021 at 10:35 AM

      I love that fountain grass. It is a dwarf and has stayed below 1 ft. tall.

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  4. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningNovember 15, 2021 at 11:20 AM

    Your November garden is beautiful with remaining blooms and so much color. I enjoyed the stroll!

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  5. Kris PetersonNovember 15, 2021 at 11:41 AM

    That aster is indeed a show-stopper! I've always coveted Callicarpa. although there's at least once species that my Sunset guide says will grow here (USDA 10b/11a, Sunset 24), I've yet to find it offered locally.

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  6. LeaNovember 15, 2021 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful blooms!
    And I enjoyed the two wider views of your garden!

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  7. ksNovember 15, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    November is not very bloomy for me either. That NOID Fuchsia ! I can't even count the number of them I've had that sport the label ' Assorted Fuchsia'. All my Asters are over so I'm interested in 'Monte Cassino'. It reminds me of my Aster divericatus -I really want to pop in a couple more Asters .

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  8. Arun GoyalNovember 15, 2021 at 10:47 PM

    I envy your collection of Roses specially' Golden celebration'. It would be my pleasure if you participate in my Gardening link up party here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2021/11/garden-affair-lycoris-lily.html

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  9. RobinLDecember 3, 2021 at 6:21 PM

    Who needs blooms when you have such wonderful texture and color still.

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