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Almost, nearly there: David Austin’s finest – the promise of a good year for the roses?

Categories David Austin roses, Flower Shows, Fragrant plants, General comment, Organic pest control, Pest control, Petersham Nurseries, Roses, Summer gardenLeave a Comment on Almost, nearly there: David Austin’s finest – the promise of a good year for the roses?

This time last year, nothing. Barely a bud, nothing even closely resembling a flower. The month-long Sub-Zero ºC that was March 2013 put back the roses until July. This year, after a mild winter and some early sunshine (and the possibility of a long warm summer), I think it will be a good year for…

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