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sabaay1

My first rose garden, my first rose posting

9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

They were bare root roses planted 4 months ago.


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  • 9 years ago

    Hi Sophia, I can give little input on repetition. I don't pay attention to that here in non-winter land.

    Poor Abraham Darby got suckers from his Dr. Huey root stock after 4 yrs. and I thought they were the octopus canes I'd read about. By the time I figured it out they had taken over. I battle them every year (difficult access). Poor Abe is now only 3 feet high but in my climate grows easily to 6 feet +. Dr Huey is stealing nutrients and water. Large petal packed wafting uber fragrant blooms. Some blackspot in a non-spray garden.

    Evelyn is in the path of the wind. She has a lovely spring flush (no winds) and sporadic bloom thereafter (regular winds). No blackspot this year on either as yet. Disease wise I'd say they're equal here (very little). Evelyn's blooms are probably the same diameter as Abe's but not as deep. I keep her under 5 feet with pruning. A 7 ft. arching cane appeared after 6 or 8 years.

    Colors - Abe is usually a pink fully infused with peach-yellow-mango. Full bodied oomphy color. Lasts no more than 3 days in a bouquet. In Sept. mine changes to a warm medium pink, not as peachy as spring but never bluey-pink. A boring everyday color. In Nov. it is back to a prettier peachy pink.

    Evelyn, ah Evelyn. The pink dawn touched by sunlight? Not pink, not peach, but a sophisticated blend on gossamer satin petals. I think it is the delicate iridescence that captivates. If I could only have one rose bloom a year it would be her.

    So you see I am terribly prejudiced and pay little attention to the bush.

    Comments (34)

    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Princess Alexandra Of Kent

      Princess Alexandra Of Kent

      Munstead Wood

      Summer Sun

      Sexy Rexy

      PJPII

      The Alnwick Rose

      Peach Profusion

      Transplant Australia's Thank You Rose

      Splice

    • 9 years ago

      Your roses look lovely, Sophia. Do you know their names? I look forward to see more of your rose garden now you have started posting here.

      Sophia thanked ozmelodye

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    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Sightsaver

      Zephirine Drouhin

      Maxivita

      Purple Glow

      Afternoon Delight

      Sunny Sky

      Purple Glow


      Spl8ce

      Afternoon Delight

    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Seduction

      Peace

      Perfume Passion

    • 9 years ago

      Melodye is right - lovely roses! I would also like to know their names. Please edit your posts and add the names if you know them. Thanks

      Sharlene

      Sophia thanked User
    • 9 years ago

      Your roses are beautiful and look very healthy, looks like you've done a wonderful job, congratulations!

      Sophia thanked Sara-Ann Z6B OK
    • 9 years ago

      Lovely roses--and welcome to the forum.

      It is our custom here to post the names of each rose pic either before or after the pic. You can go back and click on the EDIT button (top of box)--that will allow you to type in the names. We would appreciate it.

      Again, welcome to the Land of Rose Obsession. : )

      Kate

      Sophia thanked dublinbay z6 (KS)
    • 9 years ago

      Very beautiful roses! Looks like you've got the "touch" for growing some of our favorite plants :)

      Sophia thanked aprilscott12
    • 9 years ago

      Wow! beautiful blooms for first season ones! And your photography is great! Welcome to our crazy rose world!

      Sophia thanked bethnorcal9
    • 9 years ago

      Great job! :-)

      Sophia thanked jim1961 Central Pennsylvania Zone 6b
    • 9 years ago

      Nice rose trees! Beautiful!! Glad to see another rose tree hugger!!! :-)

      Sophia thanked summersrhythm_z6a
    • 9 years ago

      Beautiful Sophia! You have done a great job. Welcome to the forum! Judy

      Sophia thanked Prettypetals_GA_7-8
    • 9 years ago

      NICE!

      Sophia thanked dan8_gw (Northern California Zone 9A)
    • 9 years ago

      Wow...just beautiful roses. Keep posting!

      Sophia thanked Lesley McClave
    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Thank you everyone for your warm welcome and lovely comments. Sorry I was busy didn't have time to name the roses. I have just gone back to post their names, hopefully I got them right. Take care!

    • 9 years ago

      Thank you for the names. Love seeing Sexy Rexy. I think he's great.

      Sophia thanked User
    • 9 years ago

      Thank you, Sophia. I thought I recognised Afternoon Delight, Splice, Maxivita and Sightsaver among your beautiful collection. Doesn't Sightsaver have a lovely fragrance.

      Sophia thanked ozmelodye
    • 9 years ago

      Beautiful roses. They look so healthy. Welcome to the forum. Helen.

      Sophia thanked bayarea_girl_z10a_ca
    • 9 years ago

      I'm enjoying your roses again. Thanks for adding the names. I especially like your pics of Princess Alexandra of Kent and Afternoon Delight, but there are lots of beauties in there.

      Kate

      Sophia thanked dublinbay z6 (KS)
    • 9 years ago

      Hello Sophia, thank you for posting such beautiful pictures. Princess Alexandra of Kent particularly caught my attention but they're all lovely and so well-grown.

      Sophia thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Welcome to our happy group!! :)

      You have really showcased Princess Alexandra of Kent (PAOK)!! I want it!!! :)

      Carol

      Sophia thanked rosecanadian
    • 9 years ago

      Wow. Not bad for your first rose garden. Good for you!!

      Sophia thanked SoFL Rose z10
    • 9 years ago

      A treat for the eyes. Thank you :)

      Sophia thanked Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
    • 9 years ago

      Love your David Austens. Especially the alnwick!

      Sophia thanked DandyLioness (CA 9, SZ 14)
    • 9 years ago

      Thank you all. I am starting to love David Austin and hybrid tea roses. Really regret that most of my roses are floribunda. Now I really want to replace some of them but I don't think my hubby will let me.

    • 9 years ago

      The Alnwick rose looked so beautiful in photos but they are very small in real life. Disappointed but hope they will bloom bigger next year.

    • 9 years ago

      Simply stunning Sophia! Welcome to the best enabling site on the net :) I loooove English roses as well! But you'll be happy with your floribundas too! Lots of booms with those. Don't give up on Alnwick! My sil (pretty petals) enabled me with that one and she's an absolute beauty! Some of these babies take a while to really get going. You'll be amazed come spring!

      Sophia thanked aprilscott12
    • 9 years ago

      Thank you aprilscott12, thanks for your words of encouragement. You give me hope. I will wait and see.

    • 9 years ago

      Many roses do take 3 years to settle in and show off. Particularly Austins.

      I only had 3 Austin roses for many years (Heritage, Abraham Darby and Evelyn). I added 3 more last year. 2 globulars (Charles Darwin and Jude the Obscure) and Sharifa Asma. What I've discovered when Charles Darwin bloomed is that I am no longer lusting for a globe every time I see a great picture of one here. Evelyn satisfied my lusting for quartered blooms. (Heritage and Abraham I could live without - bought based on others' good opinions.) So take your time to see what really twangs your heart strings. You may find one in that color or shape does the trick.

      Sophia thanked User
    • 9 years ago

      Thank you, Irishal. By the way, i am also interested in Evelyn and abraham darby based on msny posts here in this forum. Could you please give me more info about these two roses in terms of disease resistant, bloom size and colour, bush size and repetition.


      Thanks in advance.

    • 9 years ago

      Very lyrical description of Evelyn, irisgal. :) I love it!!

      Carol

      Sophia thanked rosecanadian
    • 9 years ago

      Thank you irisgal, very informative and helpful. Thanks for your time too.

    • 9 years ago

      Really beautiful! Great job!

      Sophia thanked suncoastflowers
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