a few to begin with

18 years ago

Here are a few that don't get frequently posted, but they are starting the flood of color I am beginning to see. Unfortunately, today is almost 90F, and things are getting cooked. But, have a look. I still have problems with my digital camera getting a good picture. First is the Austin rose Blythe Spirit.

Next is the Austin rose Peach Blossom. This one is making a recovery from last year's disastrous freeze.

Next is the Austin rose The Herbalist. You can see that it does fade to a lighter pink over time.

Last, is the Portland rose Comte de Chambord.

Hope you enjoy these.

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Comments (9)

snowheather
18 years ago
Very pretty roses, Bustopher! And, your yard looks splendidly green this Spring!
dublinbay z6 (KS)
18 years ago
Love your pics--especially Blythe Spirit.

Kate
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bethnorcal9
18 years ago
Ooooh! I like THE HERBALIST!! Very nice!
phylrae
18 years ago
Bustopher-very nice pictures! We have Blythe Spirit and The Herbalist too. Blythe Spirit is very sweet, just wish the blooms lasted a little longer...it's so blowsy...guess that's part of its charm.
The Herbalist is one of our hardiest/tallest roses here!
Not many ppl talk of these two Austins. Thanks for posting! We're getting ready to see our first roses here, finally!
:0) Phyl
carla17
18 years ago
I really like your Herbalist. How does your Blythe Spirit do as far as blackspot? I'm lucky to get one good flush from my Compte. Lovely pictures.

Carla
the_bustopher z6 MO
Original Author
18 years ago
Blythe Spirit is about average as far as blackspot goes. It will get it if not sprayed. As to Comte de Chambord, mine repeats all summer. It needs spraying also. All I know is that if I don't spray, my whole garden goes right down the porcelain facility.
jean_ar
18 years ago
Very nice.You have some beautiful roses and very healthy looking.My buds are burning up before they can open here or if they do open they are burnt to a crisp in a couple hours.So hot and humid lately.

Jean
wilsonpatx
18 years ago
Love the darker and lighter flowering of The Herbalist. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Pam
triple_b
18 years ago
We have an own root Herbalist at my parents'. It is way ahead of the others for buds. The others have none or next to none and the other day I counted a solid dozen on Herbalist. Long live the Underdog! (as in the lesser talked about)