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| Or at least I hope so. After the heat we're now having thunder and lightning and intermittent rain. I think the roses are appreciating the change, and so am I.
Leonie's Apoline - Day 4 after opening
Souvenir de Germain de St. Pierre
Mrs. Dudley Cross
Mrs. Dudley Cross
Just Before the Rain Ingrid |
Row of Tea Roses
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Fri, Oct 1, 10 at 0:59
| Oh, good gawd. Is that your view? That's just stunning. I have a view of a motorhome storage lot. Renee |
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| I second on the view - breath taking! :D I suppose that explains why you put up with all the disadvantages of gardening in your climate, for it is surely worth it. Although I can't complain, I do get to look at lovely sunsets from my living room window. :D I love a shot of Mrs. Dudley Cross, so translucent and water drops look always good on a rose. :D |
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| Hi Ingrid, My Dad called me from Escondido yesterday and said,"You're not going to believe what we have. Thunder and lightening!" Sounds like you may be experienceing the same weather system. Your postcard picture view makes me feel like I'm there. Thank you. After looking at Leonie's Apoline and Mrs. Dudley Cross, I think maybe I could bury just a few more roses. |
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| Thank you so much for the complements. I am indeed lucky to live where I do. You're welcome to visit any time. Kitty, when you visit your dad, I'm only another 9 miles away and work in Escondido. Renee,your view seems like a great excuse to invest in some beautiful climbers and ramblers. Cover it all up and you'll have your own private Eden. Mrs. Dudley Cross is one of my all-time favorite roses. The shadings are so beautiful and forever changing, and not a single thorn or prickle under the leaves to contend with. I'm beginning to think Leonie's Apoline is made of plastic. It's unreal how long it's lasted, especially considering the heat. Ingrid |
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| Beautiful view, Ingrid. Your pics have really brightened my day. I can see why you like Mrs. Dudley Cross so much, wonderful color shadings. |
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| I wonder, considering Leonie's Apoline heat tolerance, how she would do as a cut flower? Not that I can grow her here, but just curious. :D |
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| What beautiful roses, Ingrid! They look really happy. Your row of teas is very impressive. How old are they? I envy you your Mrs Dudley, I couldn't fit anything that size into my yard... Masha |
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| Thank you, Krista, I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. I suppose the tea roses might be a bit too tender for your area. Elemire, I also thought that Leonie's Apoline should make a good cut flower and I'll test it on the next bloom. Masha, I think you could keep Mrs. Dudley to a reasonable size; it just won't have as many flowers. The teas range from two years to seven months (the rose closest to the camera is the youngest), so they still have quite a bit of growing to do. I just hope I've allowed enough room. Ingrid |
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| Ingrid, I'm surprised you live so close to my Dad. I may have even driven by your place. Your offer to visit is so sweet; I hope I can take you up on it soon. It has been way too long since our last visit. Kitty |
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| Would love to meet you Kitty, and of course Renee, you too, although I know for you it's quite a trip. Anyone from the forum who would like to stop by is more than welcome although I know I'll be constantly apologizing for the little that my far-from-mature garden has to offer. Realistically it will probably be another two years before I can feel that there's enough of interest, since I'm constantly discarding more mature but not so satisfactory roses and putting little bands in their place. Ingrid |
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| Beautiful roses & view I'm a big fan of Leonies Appoline nice fragrance and compact bush |
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- Posted by zeffyrose_pa6b7 6b7 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 4, 10 at 10:18
| Ingrid--your roses are beautiful and the VIEW is fantastic-- I would love to watch a storm passing through that view---- I think most gardeners love a nice rainstorm-- Florence |
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- Posted by aimeekitty 9-10, SW 18 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 17, 10 at 15:37
| Love the colors. SO LOVELY. |
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- Posted by kristin_flower 4a (My Page) on Tue, Oct 19, 10 at 20:39
| When I saw the title to your post I felt a little melancholy, but then when I opened it I realized it's just the beginning of a brand new rose season for you. For me it means everything will soon be buried three feet deep in snow. Your roses and your garden are breath taking, and so extremely healthy too. |
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| Kristin, I wish I could export our weather to you and spare you that long winter season. If only it were that easy. I'm glad you like my roses and garden. It's still very much a work in progress. Ingrid |
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- Posted by gnabonnand Zone 8 Texas (My Page) on Sun, Nov 21, 10 at 22:52
| Thanks for sharing these roses with us, Ingrid. Especially like your Mrs Dudley Cross. Randy |
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