Roses

Hi and thanks for the replies.Sheal, the roses and buds in question were cut off and put into the recycle which has now gone. I'm looking closely at the new buds forming and if it happens again I'll take pics first and post.Wiseowl, after looking around on the internet I think you are...

Shropshire Lad is the most beautiful rose you will ever grow I planted it 10 years ago, Alas It had to go as with age it got leggy it was a very strong grower and reached 7 foot high the perfume was heady I did post pictures of it on here many years ago I think roses do have an alloted life span

Welcome to GC FitGardener. Take a look at this link it may be of help to you.

Good afternoon Nynhydrin there are some circles in the Rose world that would say no IMHO I I would say yes at the very least it would prevent any water splashing back up on to the canes and help smother the black spot spores

Good afternoon my friend you are most welcome,I didn't really mean pot bound,if anything the depth of the pot is of prime importance, (in my honest and personal opinnion I would say 16-18 inches is the minimum )roses generally have long shallow roots for anchoring the plant and searching out...

Good morning Supernube idealy you really need two climbing Roses one each side my friend,yes you can train them,how high will they grow that depends on what the climbers are,I know the cottage effect you want but please be careful,they will need some time and care ,but are well worth the...

What a great job you have done Woo! If I remember, at the time you were worried you might have been a little to hard on them, they've certainly done you justice with their return to form. Wonderful!

Thank you Woo - if anyone can - you can, Jenny

wow, gosh Is the rose growing up and through a tree? It looks wonderful.Gazania

I do think white would brighten that bit up, will go for that one thanks. I know it's a very pathetic wee patio but most of the garden is grass and easier for the hubby to keep as he's not well. This bit has terrific views over the hills at the back and I'm putting a bench up there next week.

Hi Allan they shouldn't be a problem as you have caught them early,

Thanks guys.Cool link, thanks very much.I'm paying attention to the amount of growth around the bottom of my roses after reading the link and weeding out bits that aren't looking useful. Improving the air circulation should be of benefit.Gazania

I've got Rose "Generous Gardener" too. I was visiting the Country Rose Garden Centre in Shropshire last year with my Sister and Cousin when I saw it in the "Bargain Corner" for £2 and thought "I'll 'ave that!!" but my Sister said she'd buy it for me.....even better!!! So now she's always...

Hi all, the pic is of a rose I picked up today. Looking at the rose it seems it hasn't been trimmed for a while. Do you think it needs trimming? Or do you think it is too late anyway? Or leave it as it is and get it into the ground?Gazania

have finally got round to putting new soil into my very tiny front garden border. due to the way the other houses are it only gets direct sunlight for a few hours in the morning but indirect sunlight most of day if that makes sense. i have bought two roses, gertrude jeykll and blush noisette....

A lovely rose Mondo, so delicate!

Ooops, sorry Spruce. I obviously should have said Gretzky. It's an age thing.

Oh wow u found one! Was it a Parker's one?

Gretzky planter 45cm by 45cm by 45 cm ok as minimum but pref as big as possible try wilkinsons online they can be as cheap as 2.50

Oh, how I wish they were Scrungee! I've even see them trying to tear off the overlapping roofing felt under my neighbours new roof so they can get in to nest.