ONLY A ROSE - 2015

Good morning @LyndaG it wasn't a criticism of your excellent photo my friend in fact its a first class image,which I really enjoyed,the Rose world have been trying for many years to breed a true blue Rose,much like they are for a black tulip,there is a great financial reward for the first to breed a blue Rose,and one day I think they will,enjoy your day my friend

 

I took these this morning on a very slow speed with my tripod (which I haven't used for a very long time)just to prove something to myself hope you don't mind as you have seen them all before,they are all climbing Roses

 

@LyndaG no worries,I read my post again and thought that doesn't sound right,I had better stop digging this hole now otherwise Its jst getting deeperit just that to be honest I have never seen one as blue as your Rose I got quite excited Mine is so different my friend,that's why its so difficult to ID and choose a Rose


Woos Twice in a Blue Moon


Lynda's twice in a Blue Moon

 

Sorry about all these Roses, but Blue For You as so many blooms on it this year I wanted your help to count them

 

Good morning @Apple Blossom is a photo possible my friend

 

Hi @Apple Blossom this will do for now and then we will give it a better shape in about March

 

Hi @Apple Blossom make all cuts above a leaf bud that points towards the outside of the plant.
Make all cuts clean. Try not to make any ragged cuts, as this will allow insects and disease into the plant and open it up to infection.always prune to a healthy bud. Make sure your cut is at a 45 degree angle going away from the bud.
Always cut just above the bud. You don't want to cut it too close or too far away. If you cut it too closely, the bud is damaged, if you cut too far away, you can have die back and possible disease
Cut Surface Should be White Not Brown If it is brown, cut back further until the plant tissue is white and healthy.

 

My Dorothy Perkins is doing well this year about 15 ft high now