Having seen my pics online, John insisted I take photos of his! No names I'm afraid but here's a few of them... Looks like Photobucket won't re-size at the moment - apologies for the size!
#1 Rhapsody in blue (definite) #2 probably Golden Showers, does it gradually fade to creamy white and is it a climber? Last one of second set could be Masquerade.
Had a dig around! #4 Evelyn Fison #5 Great Expectations Can't see any other labels! The yellow isn't a climber, Mike and John doesn't remember it fading last year, but he has moved things around - we'll keep watching!
Lovely Roses there Sarah,I do like that Rhapsody in Blue.Never saw that one before I came on here.I will have to look out for one.Thanks for showing them to us
Another possibility for the burgundy rose is Burgundy Ice. The white flashes are distinctive. Are those labels on the plants? I think Evelyn Fison is the red one, and Great Expectations is the pinky peach no.4. The Orange/Apricot looks like Whiskey, and a suggestion for no. 5 is Josey Whitney. They're all lovely!
Sounds like I'm wrong about the yellow, I have 3 Golden Showers and all fade within a couple of days and they are supposed to climb, though one of mine is reluctant to do so. I'd agree with Liz on Evelyn Fison and Great Expectations and Whisky, Josey Whitney is a fairly recent introduction by Harkness and does look a better match than Masquerade. Cheers MIKE
Hi, Another match for the red and yellow one is Tequila Sunrise: http://www.britishroses.co.uk/roses_az_t.htm I've no idea about the yellow one, there are so many and without knowing more about it I wouldn't like to hazard a guess. The same goes for red roses, but the label matched! as for the amber/orange one Whisky Mac looked OK but so do Harvest Fayre, Indian Summer, and Glenfiddich. These all have semi double flowers and about the right colour according to where you look. As for the first one, I suggested Burgundy Ice because I understood that Rhapsody in Blue had a pronounced blue tone, and many of the pictures suggest it is more two toned, whereas the one shown looks single coloured from the front. I haven't got Burgundy Ice and my Rh.B has buds but no flowers yet. https://commerce.fryers-roses.co.uk/frcommerce/product.asp?sku=BURICE&dept_id=2 https://commerce.fryers-roses.co.uk/frcommerce/product.asp?dept_id=2&sku=RHABLU I was trying to give Sarah some options!
Thanks Folks - John is very impressed with my new online friends!! The only 2 labels I could find on the plants (amongst the rotted manure I'll point out!!) were Evelyn Fison and Great Expectations. I have a shot of the entire rose patch but not uploaded yet - watch this space.
What lovely roses John has. Best of luck with tracking down the names. They have been looking stunning so far this year.
This is how they sit infront of John's house... And here is John himself - Yes he is wearing underwear with that tee-shirt! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Sarah 999, fantastic pics to say the least!! Good to see that the guys on GC have been offering you help. Please give us more pics to view! Kind regards Royster
