Blooms, I am thrilled long

carla17

16 years ago

I am so happy to have some blooms and I have to share.

Rosa Rugosa Rubra

Jude the Obscure

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Perdita

Westerland, one of my favorites

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Fourth of July

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A new Austin, Jubilee or Crown Princess Margareta

An old Tea, Rainbow

Autumn Sunset

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Thank you,

Carla

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lesdvs9
16 years ago
Those are all very beautiful roses Carla! I really like the colors of Westerland and Autumn Sunset those are wonderful:)
Leslie
susaninthegarden
16 years ago
sighs with envy. so beautiful.
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well, when I said I wasn't too good with the camera, I was hyping my camera skills. I wish I knew how to do this better- I am posting the pix I took, but they are lousy. The colors don't show well at all, and it's hard to see the details. I guess what matters is that I think it looks great- (and feels wonderful to sit on a nice, firm but not too firm cushion and back). I just draped the swatch on the sofa, and it really is the same. It's very strange, because the pillow fabric in REAL LIFE and LIGHTING, is only a tad darker than the sofa (and looks great on it_--- but in the photo it looks like night and day difference). Well maybe tomorrow I will get a better likeness. Also the nailheads don't show up too well and in real life are definitely there but are rather understated a I got antiqued brass.
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East or west exposure will net blooms for most of them EVENTUALLY. Most of mine grow on the east side, close to the window, and most of the mature ones bloom. There are some exceptions. But I will say that pubicalyx 'Pink Silver' (which I think is what you have there) is one that has always taken many years to bring to bloom for me, AND once it blooms, it's very stingy. I think a summer outside might be helpful, but I, too, am careful what I put out. Two kinds of Hoyas go out - the ones that aren't doing too hot (in hopes of the fresh air and sunshine making a difference) and those that are duplicates (as I won't risk my mother plants.) But I do have two out on my covered front porch that I keep a close eye on - pubicalyx 'Red Buttons' is one, and I must say it blooms like crazy all summer long. The leaves look less than spectacular (fairly washed out), but it does bloom... Use a bloom booster fertilizer, like Ferti-Lome. The number on it are 9-58-8. THAT gives them a real boost! Denise in Omaha
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Oh, poor Kim, she has too many blooms! LOL! I'm sure a lot of the newbies are sticking out their tongues and giving you the raspberry! But seriously, I know what you mean about them bugging your nose. My olfactory senses LOVE them, but my sinuses HATE them. And this time of year, it can be a real hodge-podge of scents with several blooming at the same time. If you have a night bloomer that you don't want to put outside, you can throw a plastic bag over it before you go to bed and it will contain a lot of the scent. I have had Hoyas wake me up from a dead sleep in the middle of the night when the scent wafts my way (I have ceiling fans in practically every room....) When that happens, the next night I cut open a grocery sack and just kind of wrap it around to encompass the flowers as much as possible and clip it on with hair clips. It seems to help... Denise in Omaha
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kathwhit
16 years ago
Beautiful pictures. Thank for posting
K
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you Leslie, Westerland didn't bloom much last year. I love it.
Kathy, glad you enjoyed them.
Susan, you will have more soon I hope.

Carla
nberg7
16 years ago
What a bunch of beauties Carla!!! Great photos of them all. Tell me about Perdita- love that coloring to pieces.

Nancy
michaelalreadytaken
16 years ago
I'm thrilled that you're thrilled and lord knows you should be thrilled.

Those are gorgeous.

MichaelAT
jean_ar
16 years ago
Gorgeous blooms.Is that Westerland really that orange looking? if so,I have got to have this one.I love the orangey roses.Its a climber, too,right?? Thanks for sharing your pretty blooms with us all.

Jean
patricianat
16 years ago
Carla, these are just beautiful, great photography and obviously great gardener and camera. You did GREAT. I love your sisters, Westerland and Autumn Sunset -- quite the pair. Johnson's Blue -- need more of them -- I love that plant!
niecey
16 years ago
Wow Carla!
Your roses looks stunning
Westerland's color so rich and so vibrant
They are all so very beautiful
Thanks for sharing
Niecey
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Michael, I heart you! Thank you for the compliments.
Patricia, thank you for your kind words! Westerland is a welcome sight.
Niecey, thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed them.

Carla
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Jean, thank you. Yes, Westerland is that orange but it does fade a little. You need one, everyone who likes orange should have one.

Carla
dublinbay z6 (KS)
16 years ago
Carla--what lovely roses and pics! Obviously you have done a better job mastering your new camera than I have on mine. (Sigh).

Thanks for sharing.

Kate
seil zone 6b MI
16 years ago
Beautiful blooms, Carla, and great pictures! I love the form of Jude the Obscure (and the name). I love the striped ones, 4th of July and Rainbow. I can't grow teas here, it's too cold, but I have Honorine de Brabant, a striped bourbon, that looks similar. I thought I had bought FoJ 2 years ago but it was mislabeled and is some all red climber that I haven't been able to ID yet. Thanks for sharing your lovely first blooms. It was a thrill for us too.
ronda_in_carolina
16 years ago
Beautiful Carla!!

Things here are just starting to open. Its been a long wait. I think I will grab the camera this weekend as my garden can't be far behind yours!!

I can't wait for my Westerland to bloom. I was so enabled over the last 2 years.

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msmisk
16 years ago
Gorgeous roses, Carla. Love that Westerland ! I was enabled here too, on that one, and it's a good thing !

Carol
violet312s
16 years ago
Carla - I remember seeing your posts during our NC "freeze". I'm smiling lately too. Lots of blooms to brighten my day.

Yours are beautiful! Nice shot of a little bee too!
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Nancy, I don't know yet how I feel about Perdita. Poor thing I've had her forever and she spent a good part of her life in a pot. I'm testing her in the ground. She doesn't thrill me yet.
Ronda, thank you. I know you must have roses now!
Carol, thank you.
Kate, I'm anxious to see what's in your garden now.
Violet, nice to see you here and thank you for looking.
Seil, thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. I'm an amateur but aspire to take good photos. There are some very talented people on these forums who take excellent photos.

Carla
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you Niecey. Your pictures inspire me!

Carla
Beth Willett
16 years ago
Your pictures are GREAT! I love how you caught the bee in Westerland. Beautiful roses!
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Beth, thank you. You are very kind. I sometimes get "lucky" with some good photos.

Carla
the_dark_lady
16 years ago
Carla, thank you for lovely pictures!! Jude the Obscure is one of my favorites, but all the pics are great.

I think you mixed up two roses: Jubilee Celebration and Crown Princess Margareta.
I think yours is Jubilee Celebration.
Krista_5NY
16 years ago
Lovely blooms. The rugosa looks so fresh and vibrant.
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you Krista, some people don't like Rugosas but I do.

Marina, Thank you. I'm looking forward to your beautiful photos!

Carla
michelle_co
16 years ago
Great photos, Carla. I love Westerland and Autumn Sunset. Also love how Jude looks a bit limey. :-)

Cheers,
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Susan Serra
16 years ago
Carla, your roses are gorgeous! I really like Autumn Sunset and all those curlyQ things going on. It's one of the prettiest colors too.
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you Michelle, I love those yellows and oranges!
Susan, I consider quite a compliment coming from you. Thank you. I would love to see some of your beautiful garden.

Carla
hoovb zone 9 sunset 23
16 years ago
Wonderful roses. You had to wait a long time for them this year, because of that freeze...must have been disappointing. But now the celebration can begin.

My Perdita has improved a lot now that it is more mature. I wish it had a bit more fragrance but it's become very reliable. I love the brilliant orange of your Westerland.
carla17
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you Hoov. I wish Perdita had more fragrance too but I've got others for that I guess.
Hoov, the freeze is just a memory. Thanks to the thrips and beetles, everything is not a celebration. I keep threatening DH that I'm going to move somewhere without insects!!

Carla

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