When the going was good

[grouie]

I had these roses when my rose plants were thriving.
At the moment they are in the worst state and I am hoping they will get back after it starts raining.

 

[ChanellG]

That second one reminds me of one of the roses I acquired recently. It's called Frau Karl Drushki. I tasted the petals and they have a lovely, delicate flavor. I've finally found a rose I can use for culinary purposes! I'm still looking for one that forms good hips, but it's all in the journey, right?

 

[Trellum]

Wow, what camera did you use to take those shots? Most of the close ups are of an excellent quality, so very clear!!! Just amazing! By the way, beautiful roses, I thought you said you'd dig them and plant something new in an old post?

 

[marlingardener]

Grouie, our roses went through the same thing two years ago--historic drought here in Texas. I watered enough to keep them alive, but they certainly looked sad. Now they are thriving again and you'd never believe they were ever on the brink of death. Your roses are truly lovely, and I surely hope they perk up soon for you.

 

[grouie]

That second one reminds me of one of the roses I acquired recently. It's called Frau Karl Drushki. I tasted the petals and they have a lovely, delicate flavor. I've finally found a rose I can use for culinary purposes! I'm still looking for one that forms good hips, but it's all in the journey, right?

That second rose is not grafted and I had about 7 other colours. Here we call them 'Catherine'

 

[Sheal]

I'm still looking for one that forms good hips,

Have you had a look at the Rosa Rugosa varieties Chanell? The shrubs grow quite large and throw up suckers but if you can cope with that they will provide you with large hips.

 

[claudine]

Thank you for sharing these pictures. Like most of you know, I'm obsessed with roses, I've always had a soft spot for them and admiring their beauty always puts me in a good mood

 

[grouie]

Wow, what camera did you use to take those shots? Most of the close ups are of an excellent quality, so very clear!!! Just amazing! By the way, beautiful roses, I thought you said you'd dig them and plant something new in an old post?

It is a Soni Digital with many features. My camera never lets me down. I am planning on repairing some and digging out some.

 

[grouie]

Grouie, our roses went through the same thing two years ago--historic drought here in Texas. I watered enough to keep them alive, but they certainly looked sad. Now they are thriving again and you'd never believe they were ever on the brink of death. Your roses are truly lovely, and I surely hope they perk up soon for you.

I have experienced with some and I am hoping I will get to experience that once again.

 

[Fernsdaddy]

Love your roses, we had a nasty winter and I lost two of my climbers but I replaced the this past May with the same kind.

 

[grouie]

Love your roses, we had a nasty winter and I lost two of my climbers but I replaced the this past May with the same kind.

The climate where I live is not conducive to roses but with care they can survive - lot of work though and I am ready for it.

 

[ChanellG]

Have you had a look at the Rosa Rugosa varieties Chanell? The shrubs grow quite large and throw up suckers but if you can cope with that they will provide you with large hips.

Not yet, but it's on my list. I recently acquired three rose bushes, so I'll wait to see what they do before I invest in anymore.