I was so excited the other day when I got out to check out the flower gardens - there is so much in bloom! I was especially delighted with the roses.
Without further ado, let's get to the Rose pictures:
From the deck planters, where there are potted up roses that I recieved this year, comes Excellenze Von Schubert, a Polyantha rose. This bunch is off the end of one tiny little branch (the plant is only 12-16" tall). The blooms are on the small side, but are fragrant. When the plant grows up, it is going to be stunning covered with its flowers and probably have a power house of a fragrance that will announce itself well before getting close to the shrub.
A couple days later, the same bunch of EVS flowers have changed hues a bit.
Armide, and Alba rose, was planted last year but I have never seen it bloom (it is a once bloomer). I was hesitant to get any once bloomers, but it looks like this one is a winner. The shrub has already grown to about 2 feet tall/wide and is covered with buds. I believe it is supposed to bloom for several weeks, then the show is over. It looks like it should be worth it though!
Marbree, a Potland Demask, was planted last year. It is still a smaller plant - maybe 12-16" tall, but it has produced one huge bloom (actually it now has two blooms on it now).
Dupuy Jamain is a Hybrid Perpetual that I jsut recieved this year. It is potted up and living on the deck until later this fall.
Jeri Jennings is a Hybrid Musk. As its name implies, it is very fragrant. This rose is another newbie that is on the deck.
A half-open bud of Moore's Striped Rugosa. I planted it last year in the rugosa bed. It seems to be happy and is covered with blooms and buds.
Many other roses are setting buds so will be opening soon. I can't believe how many made it thru the winter. I have found a few that either did not survive, or are very sickly looking even now so may not make it thru the summer. I will supply a list later, when I am positive about the results. But for the most part, I have been pleasantly surprised!
Really gorgeous roses (and photos), Bogie! I particularly like the Jeri Jennings--such a beautiful color. It always helps if a blossom smells good, too!
Posted by: Cop Car | June 14, 2008 at 09:54 AM
In my opinion, all beautiful flowers (not just roses) should smell good - I am always vaguely disappointed when I try to smell a pretty flower and there is no scent at all.
When I rule the world that will be rule #1.
Posted by: bogie | June 15, 2008 at 06:52 AM
What? World peace isn't #1?
Posted by: Cop Car | June 15, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Peace is not looking very healthy and may not make it thru the summer. It was a grafted rose and I pushed the zones, so am not surprised.
Posted by: bogie | June 16, 2008 at 04:07 AM