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wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025 ... 9 10 11
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Friendly
Jun 26, 2025
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General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2025
Still wondering whether my mystery rose could be 'Spirit of Freedom' as very kindly suggested by @CostasK?Any more suggestions, or have I baffled you all?
Still wondering whether my mystery rose could be 'Spirit of Freedom' as very kindly suggested by @CostasK?Any more suggestions, or have I baffled you all?
Still wondering whether my mystery rose could be 'Spirit of Freedom' as very kindly suggested by @CostasK?Any more suggestions, or have I baffled you all?
Still wondering whether my mystery rose could be 'Spirit of Freedom' as very kindly suggested by @CostasK?Any more suggestions, or have I baffled you all?
katecat58, May 25, 2025 ... 8 9 10
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Tinkerton
Jun 21, 2025
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Greenfly
I have masses of them too, they keep hitching a ride into the house on me. I discovered one when it was tickling my neck, and another when it started crawling over my glasses.
I have masses of them too, they keep hitching a ride into the house on me. I discovered one when it was tickling my neck, and another when it started crawling over my glasses.
I have masses of them too, they keep hitching a ride into the house on me. I discovered one when it was tickling my neck, and another when it started crawling over my glasses.
I have masses of them too, they keep hitching a ride into the house on me. I discovered one when it was tickling my neck, and another when it started crawling over my glasses.
Meomye, May 22, 2025
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Escarpment
Jun 2, 2025
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New Roses and Rose of the year 2025
Emma Bridgewater® (Ausb44a16) English Shrub Rose Bred By David AustinThe Emma Bridgewater English shrub rose will make a lasting impact in any garden. Its medium-sized blooms look like an...
Emma Bridgewater® (Ausb44a16) English Shrub Rose Bred By David AustinThe Emma Bridgewater English shrub rose will make a lasting impact in any garden. Its medium-sized blooms look like an impressionist painting even in real life, offering a kaleidoscope of colours, at first pink with a yellow...
Emma Bridgewater® (Ausb44a16) English Shrub Rose Bred By David AustinThe Emma Bridgewater English shrub rose will make a lasting impact in any garden. Its medium-sized blooms look like an impressionist painting even in real life, offering a...
Emma Bridgewater® (Ausb44a16) English Shrub Rose Bred By David AustinThe Emma Bridgewater English shrub rose will make a lasting impact in any garden. Its medium-sized blooms look like an...

wiseowl, Dec 31, 2024
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wiseowl
Jan 1, 2025
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ITS A GOOD TIME TO PRUNE YOUR ROSES
Mixed levels of black spot on my roses this year and no apparent rhyme or reason as to variety, aspect etc.For pruning, I try and observe the rule of the 3 Ds and remove dead, diseased or...
Mixed levels of black spot on my roses this year and no apparent rhyme or reason as to variety, aspect etc.For pruning, I try and observe the rule of the 3 Ds and remove dead, diseased or damaged wood in late winter but also when I'm dead heading my roses or tying in climbers and ramblers. It...
Mixed levels of black spot on my roses this year and no apparent rhyme or reason as to variety, aspect etc.For pruning, I try and observe the rule of the 3 Ds and remove dead, diseased or damaged wood in late winter but also when I'm dead...
Mixed levels of black spot on my roses this year and no apparent rhyme or reason as to variety, aspect etc.For pruning, I try and observe the rule of the 3 Ds and remove dead, diseased or...
wiseowl, Jul 8, 2023 ... 2 3
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Obelix-Vendée
Oct 29, 2024
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Propagating A Rose By Taking A Cutting
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5...
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5 leaves,from the stock plant.Remove all except the top two leaf shoots but keep the buds.Cut the...
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5 leaves,from the stock plant.Remove all except the...
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5...

wiseowl, Jul 12, 2023
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wiseowl
Jul 12, 2023
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Rose Replant Disease
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose...
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose where one has been in the last 2 years? You could suffer from rose replant disease and the rose could...
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose where one has been in the last 2 years? You could...
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose...
wiseowl, Mar 4, 2023
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wiseowl
Mar 4, 2023
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The History Of The Peace Rose
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking...
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking bottle of homemade perfume. Bless her, she always put on a surprised look ( as adults we now think it...
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking bottle of homemade perfume. Bless her, she always...
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking...
wiseowl, Jan 17, 2013 ... 2
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Upsydaisy
Jan 24, 2023
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Growing Roses In Pots/Containers
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A...
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A young Rose can be started in container smaller than eventually necessary and repotted as it becomes...
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A young Rose can be started in container smaller...
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A...
wiseowl, Aug 2, 2022
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wiseowl
Aug 2, 2022
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The Seven Groups Of Roses
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my...
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my climbers are a group in themselves and that a few other groups exist. Very new to roses so just having a...
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my climbers are a group in themselves and that a few other...
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my...
wiseowl, Jun 21, 2018
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ETAF
Aug 20, 2021
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ROSE PROBLEMS/BLACK SPOT/ Etc
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects...
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects have no effect on your Rose they can be wiped off by hand or or dislodged with a jet of water from...
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects have no effect on your Rose they can be wiped off by...
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects...

wiseowl, Sep 5, 2017
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wiseowl
Jun 9, 2021
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Black Spot thoughts
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sandy Ground, Oct 9, 2019 ... 2 3
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Oakapple
Feb 7, 2021
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Pot Sizes
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
wiseowl, Feb 19, 2018
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Irmemac
Feb 19, 2018
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Advice on managing Rose bush/plant
Probably rose sawflies or leaf cutter bees. Unsightly but they won't kill the rose. The young of sawflies are called rose worms but they are more like tiny caterpillars. Pick them off if you see...
Probably rose sawflies or leaf cutter bees. Unsightly but they won't kill the rose. The young of sawflies are called rose worms but they are more like tiny caterpillars. Pick them off if you see any. Rose worms tend to suck out the sap though.If the leaves are green I don't remove them but if...
Probably rose sawflies or leaf cutter bees. Unsightly but they won't kill the rose. The young of sawflies are called rose worms but they are more like tiny caterpillars. Pick them off if you see any. Rose worms tend to suck out the sap...
Probably rose sawflies or leaf cutter bees. Unsightly but they won't kill the rose. The young of sawflies are called rose worms but they are more like tiny caterpillars. Pick them off if you see...
NoviceGardener2023, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Busy-Lizzie
Jul 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Caterpillars eating my rose bush
I'd love to see that @Allotment Boy . There are times when I'd like to try something similar in my own garden
I'd love to see that @Allotment Boy . There are times when I'd like to try something similar in my own garden
I'd love to see that @Allotment Boy . There are times when I'd like to try something similar in my own garden
I'd love to see that @Allotment Boy . There are times when I'd like to try something similar in my own garden
enc, Jun 29, 2025
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AnniD
Jul 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Rose Identification
I have two roses in our garden and would love an identification if at all possible. The previous owners had some nice plants and shrubs but the garden was left to its own devices by tenants for...
I have two roses in our garden and would love an identification if at all possible. The previous owners had some nice plants and shrubs but the garden was left to its own devices by tenants for about six years resulting in it being overrun with brambles, buddleia, cotoneaster, Japanese...
I have two roses in our garden and would love an identification if at all possible. The previous owners had some nice plants and shrubs but the garden was left to its own devices by tenants for about six years resulting in it being overrun with...
I have two roses in our garden and would love an identification if at all possible. The previous owners had some nice plants and shrubs but the garden was left to its own devices by tenants for...

Armorel, Jun 29, 2025
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Armorel
Jun 29, 2025
Sine questions re rose with long branches!
Thanks for the replies! Ok so chop off the dangerous attacking bits now & leave the big task of thinning it out to winter? It’s huge and I think it’ll be easier when the leaves are gone to see...
Thanks for the replies! Ok so chop off the dangerous attacking bits now & leave the big task of thinning it out to winter? It’s huge and I think it’ll be easier when the leaves are gone to see exactly what’s what! It’d be nice to get flowers next year though.
Thanks for the replies! Ok so chop off the dangerous attacking bits now & leave the big task of thinning it out to winter? It’s huge and I think it’ll be easier when the leaves are gone to see exactly what’s what! It’d be nice to get flowers next...
Thanks for the replies! Ok so chop off the dangerous attacking bits now & leave the big task of thinning it out to winter? It’s huge and I think it’ll be easier when the leaves are gone to see...
Millie16, Jun 26, 2025
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Millie16
Jun 26, 2025
2nd Bloom?
I'm afraid your roses are planted far to close to the fence and 12" is very narrow for a bed. Roses should be at least 12" from a fence. The soil is very dry at the bottom of fences, due to...
I'm afraid your roses are planted far to close to the fence and 12" is very narrow for a bed. Roses should be at least 12" from a fence. The soil is very dry at the bottom of fences, due to something called rain shadow and also the rose needs air circulation.The rose on the left looks rather...
I'm afraid your roses are planted far to close to the fence and 12" is very narrow for a bed. Roses should be at least 12" from a fence. The soil is very dry at the bottom of fences, due to something called rain shadow and also the rose needs air...
I'm afraid your roses are planted far to close to the fence and 12" is very narrow for a bed. Roses should be at least 12" from a fence. The soil is very dry at the bottom of fences, due to...
quarkrad, Jun 22, 2025
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Busy-Lizzie
Jun 24, 2025
1 flush of flowers and little else. What is wrong?
@Snorky85- That is interesting that yours haven't done much better in the ground, thank you.I've added some of the additional rose nutrients listed up thread, so hoping it makes a difference...
@Snorky85- That is interesting that yours haven't done much better in the ground, thank you.I've added some of the additional rose nutrients listed up thread, so hoping it makes a difference till I can plant them in the ground.
@Snorky85- That is interesting that yours haven't done much better in the ground, thank you.I've added some of the additional rose nutrients listed up thread, so hoping it makes a difference till I can plant them in the ground.
@Snorky85- That is interesting that yours haven't done much better in the ground, thank you.I've added some of the additional rose nutrients listed up thread, so hoping it makes a difference...
My Clay Jungle, Jun 13, 2025
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My Clay Jungle
Jun 22, 2025
Newly planted Compassion climber - ok to start tying in?
I think it's OK for the moment but when it grows new canes then tie them where you want while they are still flexible.
I think it's OK for the moment but when it grows new canes then tie them where you want while they are still flexible.
I think it's OK for the moment but when it grows new canes then tie them where you want while they are still flexible.
I think it's OK for the moment but when it grows new canes then tie them where you want while they are still flexible.
Clodder, Jun 10, 2024
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Busy-Lizzie
Jun 20, 2025
Is this a form of blackspot?
Oh dear. Another thing to worry about
Oh dear. Another thing to worry about
Oh dear. Another thing to worry about
Oh dear. Another thing to worry about
Friendly, Jun 6, 2025
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BB3
Jun 6, 2025
What's happened to my rose?
I've had a good look. It definitely has plenty of room - for this year anyway. Then I'll do what @infradig suggests. I don't want to waste a good container on it.
I've had a good look. It definitely has plenty of room - for this year anyway. Then I'll do what @infradig suggests. I don't want to waste a good container on it.
I've had a good look. It definitely has plenty of room - for this year anyway. Then I'll do what @infradig suggests. I don't want to waste a good container on it.
I've had a good look. It definitely has plenty of room - for this year anyway. Then I'll do what @infradig suggests. I don't want to waste a good container on it.
BB3, May 31, 2025
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BB3
May 31, 2025
Should my bare roots be budding by now
Most roses will cope with as little as three hours of sunshine a day (when it shines ) but prefer much more.In a previous garden I dug out a new rose bed and planted nine bare root roses in...
Most roses will cope with as little as three hours of sunshine a day (when it shines ) but prefer much more.In a previous garden I dug out a new rose bed and planted nine bare root roses in early Spring. I didn't expect them to bloom the first year but they all produced some flowers late in...
Most roses will cope with as little as three hours of sunshine a day (when it shines ) but prefer much more.In a previous garden I dug out a new rose bed and planted nine bare root roses in early Spring. I didn't expect them to bloom the first...
Most roses will cope with as little as three hours of sunshine a day (when it shines ) but prefer much more.In a previous garden I dug out a new rose bed and planted nine bare root roses in...
Itsme9484, May 27, 2025
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Sheal
May 27, 2025
Deadheading Roses
No advantage that I can see.
No advantage that I can see.
No advantage that I can see.
No advantage that I can see.
groundbeetle, May 26, 2025
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BB3
May 27, 2025
New David Austin Rose
I don't really care for "The King's Rose", it looks too feminine for the king. Rosa Mundi is OK because of it's wonderful scent. The main difference between the two is that Rosa Mundi is only...
I don't really care for "The King's Rose", it looks too feminine for the king. Rosa Mundi is OK because of it's wonderful scent. The main difference between the two is that Rosa Mundi is only summer flowering and The King's Rose repeat flowers.
I don't really care for "The King's Rose", it looks too feminine for the king. Rosa Mundi is OK because of it's wonderful scent. The main difference between the two is that Rosa Mundi is only summer flowering and The King's Rose repeat flowers.
I don't really care for "The King's Rose", it looks too feminine for the king. Rosa Mundi is OK because of it's wonderful scent. The main difference between the two is that Rosa Mundi is only...
katecat58, May 18, 2025 ... 2
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Busy-Lizzie
May 24, 2025
Large pink rose ID possibilities?
Good evening thank you for that information I shall have a search on my database and get back to you at some point
Good evening thank you for that information I shall have a search on my database and get back to you at some point
Good evening thank you for that information I shall have a search on my database and get back to you at some point
Good evening thank you for that information I shall have a search on my database and get back to you at some point
Thevictorian, May 13, 2025
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wiseowl
May 16, 2025
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Lady of Shalott
I love her but do find the scent erratic. Sometimes strong and gorgeous, other times/blooms negligible. Ours took a couple of years to settle and really get going, before then they flowered well...
I love her but do find the scent erratic. Sometimes strong and gorgeous, other times/blooms negligible. Ours took a couple of years to settle and really get going, before then they flowered well but always looked a bit spindly
I love her but do find the scent erratic. Sometimes strong and gorgeous, other times/blooms negligible. Ours took a couple of years to settle and really get going, before then they flowered well but always looked a bit spindly
I love her but do find the scent erratic. Sometimes strong and gorgeous, other times/blooms negligible. Ours took a couple of years to settle and really get going, before then they flowered well...
Dilip, May 15, 2025
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Butterfly6
May 16, 2025
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Tamed climbers
I brutally pruned some climbers two years ago. No flowers last year but they're back in force now.Arthur Bell Dublin Bay Albertine
I brutally pruned some climbers two years ago. No flowers last year but they're back in force now.Arthur Bell Dublin Bay Albertine
I brutally pruned some climbers two years ago. No flowers last year but they're back in force now.Arthur Bell Dublin Bay Albertine
I brutally pruned some climbers two years ago. No flowers last year but they're back in force now.Arthur Bell Dublin Bay Albertine

BB3, May 11, 2025
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BB3
May 11, 2025
Advice for Rose Cuttings
Good luck. I have several rose cuttings on the go myself after taking loads at various times thru the season. The ones that have worked are the early autumn cuttings but only with 3 varieties...
Good luck. I have several rose cuttings on the go myself after taking loads at various times thru the season. The ones that have worked are the early autumn cuttings but only with 3 varieties which is frustrating.I'll try again tho.
Good luck. I have several rose cuttings on the go myself after taking loads at various times thru the season. The ones that have worked are the early autumn cuttings but only with 3 varieties which is frustrating.I'll try again tho.
Good luck. I have several rose cuttings on the go myself after taking loads at various times thru the season. The ones that have worked are the early autumn cuttings but only with 3 varieties...
CatDouch, Mar 5, 2025 ... 2
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Obelix-Vendée
May 8, 2025
Gifted a Generous Gardener, but need help!
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm going to get it in the ground and get myself an obelisk. Don't think I've any other practical options.. I considered the front of my house, but it bears...
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm going to get it in the ground and get myself an obelisk. Don't think I've any other practical options.. I considered the front of my house, but it bears the brunt of the NW offshore gales, and as a consequence I don't think it will do too well there...
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm going to get it in the ground and get myself an obelisk. Don't think I've any other practical options.. I considered the front of my house, but it bears the brunt of the NW offshore gales, and as a...
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm going to get it in the ground and get myself an obelisk. Don't think I've any other practical options.. I considered the front of my house, but it bears...
Nickoslesteros, May 1, 2025 ... 2
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Nickoslesteros
May 6, 2025
Climber has long stems before bloom
Is it a rose?
Is it a rose?
Is it a rose?
Is it a rose?
jtj321, May 2, 2025
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Snorky85
May 6, 2025
Climbing rose is bare below
Thanks very much
Thanks very much
Thanks very much
Thanks very much
MrHappyDays, Mar 28, 2025
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MrHappyDays
Mar 29, 2025
Arch Roses
Hard to see in this photo, but I have been very pleased with how Lilac Bouquet has done on my arch. Repeats well, but does not have much of a scent.
Hard to see in this photo, but I have been very pleased with how Lilac Bouquet has done on my arch. Repeats well, but does not have much of a scent.
Hard to see in this photo, but I have been very pleased with how Lilac Bouquet has done on my arch. Repeats well, but does not have much of a scent.
Hard to see in this photo, but I have been very pleased with how Lilac Bouquet has done on my arch. Repeats well, but does not have much of a scent.

Dilip, Mar 15, 2025 ... 2
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