@NickoslesterosThe manure is ok, just keep it off the stems. You don't need nitrogen on its own, just a balanced fertilizer should do, one...
I would not be happy with that cane shown in the photo. It's unproductive and disease ridden, so I would have to prune that back to just above...
I used to grow one called Clematis recta 'Purpurea', which flops all over the place and looked like that.
..following on with a conjugal theme..[ATTACH]
One of my favourites opened today..'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux'.. [ladybird extra].. [ATTACH]
'Cornelia'.. a hybrid musk rose.. first bloom.. the plant is about 5' high x 10' across..[ATTACH]
@CarolineL..thank you !.. I can't help with your question as I'm cheating a bit here - I only planted it the other day. I couldn't resist. I...
Well I don't know about ''looking good'' - not like the above there - but a few Spring-a-lings.. Verbascum 'Violetta' / 'Rosetta'.. [ATTACH]...
@ViewAhead Yes I am sure it would even though I've not grown it in a pot, but I would have no reservations about that. Prune low each Spring to...
@robmif No, it doesn't need any support at all, it's a shrub. In fact, I have long claimed that it's one of the best shrub introductions of any...
Yes no problems growing Lavenders with this type of rose, as it doesn't need manuring or rich soil. I have grown lavenders very close to roses...
As you asked about roses in particular, I feel somewhat duty bound to reply, but I have 2 suggestions. The border seems to me to only serve as a...
Ok, this isn't meant to sound like a lecture, just for information purposes, but the best insecticide actually comes from the rose itself. The way...
.. a few flowery things.. Glandora 'Grace Ward'.. [ATTACH] Rhodanthemum 'Tangiers' / Helianthemum 'Supreme'../ Aubrieta.. [ATTACH]Rhodanthemum...
'Marie Nabonnand'.. a French Tea rose.. half flush.. [ATTACH]
I used to grow 'Sympathie', but it was a long time ago. I can't remember about the scent but I discounted it as it didn't remind me enough of...
Nice to see the roses blooming abroad.. hopefully we will soon catch up..@Busy-Lizzie Lovely red rose, and presumably bought in France, which...
Quite a stunner is 'Tottering by Gently', flowers continuously and good foliage, a little inclined to rust here and there but not much. Can grow...
'Desdemona'..[Austin], usually opens its first bloom at the end of April for me.. bit of a struggle in this cool weather.. [ATTACH] .with...
I hope your 'Pilgrim' rose is well established, as 'Mme Julia Correvon' is a rampant grower and will overwhelm anything in its path. Pinching out...
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