Sombreuil OD

16 years ago

Sombreuil and Hoover, both the worse for wear. Sombreuil got hit by wind, low humidity, and high temperatures. Hoover has thyroid and adrenal gland issues. Still they are enjoying the morning.

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This is 'big' Sombreuil:

And this is 'little' Sombreuil on the east side of the house:

Little Sombreuil and her friend Etoille Violette:

And all by herself,

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Now, I've O'd on Sombreuil. Too much! Deadheading is going to be a job!!

I need a break from Sombreuil. How about Clematis Perle D'Azur?

There. I feel better now.

Thanks for looking!

Comments (20)

nberg7
16 years ago
I just had to pick myself back up off the floor from falling when I saw these pictures!!! Holy Smokes Hoov! There can be no such thing as OD-ing on Sombreuil. When it blooms it's like heaven has descended to earth to give us a wink. Heaven Sugar, heaven. Give Hoover a big kiss between the eyes for me and tell that pupster to get better!

Nancy
msmisk
16 years ago
What gorgeous photos, love your Sombreuil and all the pretty clematis, and your front door is awesome. But Hoover steals the show !!

Carol
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I didn't know she got so large. Ooops! : )

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Thank you for another class act, very pretty--sensational even!

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I just planted both those clematis here. I hope my baby Sombreuil takes off quick because I can't wait. Thank you for the wonderful pictures!

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16 years ago
Great pics. Thank you. Beautiful, just beautiful.
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16 years ago
You've done a fabulous job incorparting the roses with your home's style - beautiful.

Thanks so much for the photos - my Som. is smaller and younger, but looking just like that (loads of blooms, but some browning) and I've been worried. Was wondering if it was that Santa Ana spell...
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16 years ago
That is sooooooo beautiful.
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That is truly spectacular! Hoover's a cutie, I hope he feels better soon.
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Does Hoover have Addisons? Poor old guy -- though he looks pretty cheerful. And who wouldn't with that gorgeous house to look at. Boy I do miss that spectacular old Mediterranean architecture -- it's NOT a major theme up here. Of course the flowers are pretty too. :)
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16 years ago
Wow!
lesdvs9
16 years ago
I have to comment first on the dark purple clematis growing in with Sombreuil, OMG!!! That is awesome together.
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I kind of grew up on ladders, so I'm very used to them. It took me over an hour to deadhead that big one using a ladder, a pole pruner, and a fiskars pruner. Sombreuil is fragrant, but a it's tea-type of fragrance that some noses cannot detect. I got the best fragrance at night, going out the front door you got a blast of fragrance, it was really wonderful, and worth the deadheading. The big one is 6 years old and the small one is 5 years old. The small one gets pruned much harder because it gets hammered by the Santa Ana winds. The big one is protected by the house.

Today there's only about a dozen flowers, but new growth is starting, so soon there will be more. :)
jackie_o
16 years ago
"little" Sombreuil she says - lol.
I love your house. I love your garden. Mostly I love Hoover (where's Cuddles?) and, well, you're not too shabby either buddy.
These are awesome.
Molineux
16 years ago
My favorite climbing rose. You've captured her essence beautifully. How lovely it is to see your pooch enjoying the rosy scene. The pic of the clematis PERLE D'AZUR was the perfect finish to a glorious display.
aprilscott12
16 years ago
AWESOME!!!! I have 2 tiny tiny baby sombreuil's from Chamblees. I have both of them on one side of the arbor right now but if they grow anything like yours I suppose I will need to move them!! Just gorgeous! I love all the ironwork too. So so pretty. April
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Inspiring, literally. Your sombreuil on the trellis over your door - after seeing another pic you posted of it a while back, I bought a trellis and am attempting to train a climber in a similar way. I love the informal, graceful look of that rose at your entrance.
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I was just looking at sombreuil (looks like a Houzz favorite) and came across your post. I'd love to see any updates!!

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