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Post by merlin on Oct 6, 2011 19:52:47 GMT
I agree, a perfect combination.
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Post by merlin on Oct 6, 2011 19:54:50 GMT
Oh dear, Pen's come home and 'put the cat amongst the roses' ! she doesn't like ZD  |
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Post by Lou78W on Oct 6, 2011 20:19:48 GMT
Oops....thats a shame.....she obviously knows its propensity to mildew and black spot  |
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Post by merlin on Oct 6, 2011 21:32:10 GMT
 well it wouldn't be a big prob as it would get plenty of air. She's got a passion for St Swithun but I think it would be a bit too erect and not floppy enough.....now there's a thought !!
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Post by Rosie on Oct 7, 2011 9:39:26 GMT
well it wouldn't be a big prob as it would get plenty of air. She's got a passion for St Swithun but I think it would be a bit too erect and not floppy enough.....now there's a thought !! I have St Swithun Merlin. I only planted it this year but it did have a flower on, it's got a fabulous scent to it  |
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Post by Geranium on Oct 7, 2011 11:34:31 GMT
You'll have to browse through that rose locator site, Merlin! See you in a few weeks' time! ;D
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Post by merlin on Oct 7, 2011 15:19:47 GMT
It's the varying terminology that confuses me. The word erect and lax are simple enough but not often used. Most climbers are 'erect' which is no good for covering the structure. There must be lots of 'lax' ones that will flop on top of it...sort of. Trouble is I want a good scent too. I've spent hours browsing and the temptation to buy lots more is strong, good thing I've no space! James Galway is nice....there I go again !
Rosie the pic of St Swithun in the DA catalogue is gorgeous but it looks like it's been well tied onto the arch.
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Post by Rosie on Oct 7, 2011 17:18:34 GMT
It's the varying terminology that confuses me. The word erect and lax are simple enough but not often used. Most climbers are 'erect' which is no good for covering the structure. There must be lots of 'lax' ones that will flop on top of it...sort of. Trouble is I want a good scent too. I've spent hours browsing and the temptation to buy lots more is strong, good thing I've no space! James Galway is nice....there I go again ! Rosie the pic of St Swithun in the DA catalogue is gorgeous but it looks like it's been well tied onto the arch. You should search Cockers site Merlin, the roses are cheaper than David Austin and are excellent quality, i have a few Cockers one's now |
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Post by Geranium on Oct 7, 2011 17:21:13 GMT
I can recommend Fryers and Cants. Excellent plants and service, good prices.
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Post by merlin on Oct 9, 2011 6:44:50 GMT
Yes the prices do vary, a GC near me charge 50% more than DA which is still more after taking into account the postage. It's a sign of these troubled times that you can get good deals by looking around. Well we've decided to pay a visit to 'The Rose Garden' Hadnall. (yet again)Yes it will cost a gallon of fuel but it's much cheaper than having it posted from DA themselves. Problem is, once there it's so tempting to buy more I've already got 'Louise Odier' in my sights ! I don't know who 'Louise Odier' is but if all women smelt like the rose.....well I wouldn't just be a 'rose maniac' We'll incorporate the purchase with a walkie day out and enjoy tea n' cake whilst there. There is just one worry, The ground is VERY wet certainly in winter, the raised bottomless brick trough is 2' high. Enough soil for the rose but I'm told that roses hate having their feet in the wet during their dormant period. If during the summer it's roots enter the wet soil it may suffer the following winter. |
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Post by sweetpea on Oct 9, 2011 23:26:37 GMT
For scent, go for sweetpeas. Okay, so they won't flower through winter but neither will roses. (Cheaper too)
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Post by merlin on Oct 10, 2011 6:29:19 GMT
SP, remember you suggester some Nasturtiums to give temporary colour until my Geraniums get going, well, they have thanks.
Now you've come up with another good'n, I still want a St. Swithun but I'll plant a couple very strong perfumed Sweetpeas as well. The rose won't come to much for a year or so anyway, thanks.
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