Roses

Hi Redstar its a lovely Rose such a delicate shade of Pink

Okey dokey WOO :thumb:

Hi Pal Yes a Lovely Rose .It is Identical to its parent except for the Colour,Its Parent "Mary Rose" it some times reverts to the parent colour of Pink or as yours just part pink:thumb: David Austin-1988 Reg Name-AusMary

Thankyou for these very helpful replies, I am a bit concerned about the Aminopyralid as there is not a single rose on a couple of the Bushes.I will though try cutting back to see if that helps.Thanks again

Friend of a celebrity I'm afraid so I got in on their coat-tails and had a great time being anonymous so had the best of both worlds and was able to look at everything and I know I am very lucky to have had the opportunity. My favourite concept garden was the quilted velvet on - I really wanted...

It definately sounds like the Tortrix caterpillar!!Well good luck!!

Hi Muddy I personally wouldn't use anything less than a Half Barrel for Roses,But that Is only my way,There,s a song In there Somewhere:hehe: Plenty of drainage in the Bottom of the Barrel,and In a Pot or Barrel they need watering regularly,Good luck :thumb:

I have grown it from seed a couple of times, but it is very hit & miss.. I would be sowing the seeds now.. I put the pots in a nice sheltered litlle spot out of the wind & in the full sun. Unfortunately the success rate seems about 15%. The seedlings may well take up to 2 months to...

These are the pics. The first one is the rose a month ago ....no pink. This is what is happening now. I am trying to get a name

Just a few short films-transplanting roses, etc very informative I thought, and recommended by an old friend YouTube - Moving An Established Rose During Dormant Season

:thmb: Hi Dicker, my friend has a beautiful red one climbing over a big arch they have.. It always seems to be covered in flowers once it has started flowering... It is called Paul's Scarlet & she bought it at her local garden centre..Then of course there is that real beauty that Paladin has ...

Hi Paddy What I would do Is put them outside ,but bring them in if there is a late frost or torrential Rain but otherwise I would leave them in a sunny wind protected spot.Hope this helps.Yes Perennials:thumb: They can be planted in the Border in a Sunny spot but I should wait until end of May...

Hi redstar Lovely old Bourbon Rose Medium Pink

:gnthb: Shall be looking out for them Claire.. :thmb:

Hi Guys, I hope you dont mind me jumping in on this thread. I have a rose in my front garden which is now about 4ft tall but rather thin. I wil try to get a picture of it so you can see what I mean. Is it best to leave this now for this summer and see what happens, I dont even know what...

Thanks Lollipop ,Well I learn something new every today and to day is no exception .I never thought much about Peonies until now and have just been reading up on them .This is what I have read To day.:thumb: The peony is named after Paeon, a student of Asclepius, the Greek God of medicine and...

Ok WOO, I had my doubts about it, just thought I'd ask.

Hi My local garden centre gave me some toprose that had got damp - and it was not in the box. Never one to refuse an offering i accepted it and was delighted!Does anyone have the instructions ? I gather that you can use it for shrubs as well as roses....Thank you!

Hi Peggy yes Its a Modern large repeat flowering Climber (Apricot Blend) The Blooms are 4 ins across,But only last for about 2-3 Days and the foliage can be sparce .It Reaches a Height of around 10ft. Bred by MCGREDY 1964-Parentage -Coral Dawn xBelle Blonde It has a fragrance level of 3-5...

For anyone who lives near Bents Garden centre they have about 40 or so for sale, good strong stems, although I chose "the generous gardener" over it.