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Some blooms (mostly red white and 'blue')

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

Here are a few roses from my garden in Portland, OR. I can definitely see why they call this place the City of Roses as they seem to do quite well here without too much care; albeit I've still had issues with fungus and some pests like thrips.

Pope John Paul II - Very pleasantly surprised at it seemed slow to break out of dormancy; now it's got a ton of buds. It looks pretty similar to Sugar Moon, although the blooms last longer and have a different sort of scent.

Love - A body bag that was quite vigorous and and a pleasant surprise. I wish it was a darker/truer red, but the form was really nice. As it aged the blooms looked more magenta.

Stainless Steel - Currently my favorite of the lavenders despite the pale color. Definitely doesn't not look mauve or pink unlike a lot of the blues I've tried.

Beloved- Another pleasant surprise. I'm amazed at how perfect and symmetrical the bloom is; it's also a very clear red with no pink undertone and seems too keep it's color.

Neptune - I'm liking the rose a lot, seems very healthy but the blooms look a little more pink toned than I care for (especially when it first opens).

Blue Girl - This is an own root that's been very healthy for me. It looks more lavender as it ages, although I'm not sure if that's due to more sun exposure or just a natural pigment change.

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