pretty zepharin droughin and climbing pinky

[bj taylor]

zepharin droughin has been smelling so great the last few days as I pass it many times a day.

climbing pinky is usually used as a climber, but I use it as a draping, arching rose

 

[so lucky]

I can almost smell them! Beautiful

 

[digitS']

I had no idea what this thread was about . . .

I'm sure glad I opened it to see the beautiful roses!



Steve

 

[thistlebloom]

Your roses are gorgeous BJ!

I wish Zepharin Droughin was hardy up here.

 

[897tgigvib]

You grow some nice Roses down there in Texas!

 

[bj taylor]

i'm sure hoping this darn cold front isn't going to put an end to my rose show. they all are so beautiful right now. I've got to get a good pic of mutabalis tomorrow before things get too bad. it's in full bloom & is really special.

 

[MontyJ]

Like Steve, I wasn't sure what this thread was about, but climbing pinky did make me think of roses. Those are beautiful BJ! I have always wanted to buy DW some climbing roses, but she only wants tea roses. Maybe I'll buy some for me

 

[897tgigvib]

Better do what those voices in your wife's head say Monty! Maybe you can convince her voices...



I'd bet Week's Roses might have a climbing rose that looks like a hybrid tea... Actually, I'd suggest one that is good and hardy for one zone colder than your zone, and hopefully not grafted. Week's has great sales reps who travel to nurseries this time of year.

 

[seedcrazy]

That IS absolutely beautiful.

 

[bj taylor]

monty tell your wife those teas are a lot of work. get a david Austin rose. most smell wonderful with good disease resistance. the antique roses are no fail. they have survived the test of time. many of the antiques have lived in cemeteries for generations without help. the hybrid tea roses are the ones that have given the roses a reputation of being difficult to grow & having to constantly deal with pests and diseases. hybrid teas are the most common in the big box stores. they are designed for the blossom so most have little to no scent and form is angular and spare. the teas require pretty specific pruning.

I don't remember what zone you are, but I bet I could come up with a short list of roses for you to consider if you gave me your parameters.