Gardener and Photographer with a love of Roses and a magpie-eye for all things Horticultural
Adelaide d'Orleans This originated in France in 1826 (presumably from open-pollinated seed since hybrizing was not then understood) and suggests R sempervirens as a possible parent. Of extreme grace, the lax clusters hang down. It would not reveal is beauty if trained on a wall, so it is best over an arch or a tree…
Continue reading ➞ The parade continues – a perfect rose sanctuary at Mottisfont Abbey
Hot and cool blending in this swathe of wild flower meadow at St Mary's University, Twickenham Campus. Just driving along between appointments and had to pull over to admire the display - as had other people too. A real treat and welcome break, especially as temperatures topped 25C this afternoon.
Rosa Complicata It is the white centre and yellow stamens which give the rose Complicata its brilliance, enhancing the already vivid clear pink. It is sometimes called Rosa gallica 'Complicata', but while the Gallica rose is almost certainly in its parentage, it is a rose of unknown origin. Old, flowering wood should be cleared…
Continue reading ➞ More from Mottisfont – a glorious catalogue of very classy Old Roses
And after this little teaser, I'll be opening the flood-gates as I hope to get to Mottisfont tomorrow - the National Trust property in Hampshire and National Collection of Old Roses established by Graham Stuart Thomas (weather and other commitments allowing). 'Tis June and it is roses, all the way. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont/things-to-see-and-do/article-1355842043826/ Mottisfont World-famous roses Every…
Continue reading ➞ Guess what? More roses! Hopes for a return to Mottisfont too…
and from our Doyenne of the Displays, Lady of the Carts, Madame Maestro.... Filled, finessed, crafted and created, displays at Petersham Nurseries, styling by Amanda - the newest member of the Horticulture Green Team. Roses by me....!
The very first look at the first flowers on this new rose from David Austin (in bloom today at Petersham Nurseries).
The lawns and long borders at Petersham House were open today, for picnics and Pimms, under a warm sun and blue skies. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Nursery
The Teddington Gardener 