Roses 'A'

14 years ago

Thought I'd start an alphabet of roses during this boring winter season. I can't wait for spring to get here. I'm not a winter person!! I want to see my roses blooming again!

ACROPOLIS

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ALABAMA

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ALPINE SUNSET

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AMBER QUEEN

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AMOROUS

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ANGEL BELLS

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ANGEL FACE

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ANNA

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APERITIF

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APRICOT QUEEN

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ARC ANGEL

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ASHRAM

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ASTRID GRAFIN VON HARDENBE

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AUDREY WILCOX

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Here is a link that might be useful: My Picturetrail Albums

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mashamcl
14 years ago
Beth, gorgeous roses as always. I loved the colors of Alpine Sunset and Audrey Wilcox. How do you like your Astrid Grafin von Hardenberg? I don't think anybody carries it anymore...

Masha
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
14 years ago
Nice roses Beth! I know what you mean about winter being boring. lol
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Thanks for all your comments! I haven't posted all summer because I was so busy but its good to be back with all my friends here. Winter's coming and rose season is ending, so its time for posting! It was a beautiful and crisp day here today and the foliage is outstanding this year, no doubt to an extra-rainy summer. Tonight they mentioned the 'S' word is a good possibility with the temps getting cold enough for it. That would make a good photo....snow on roses!! This was the shortest summer I remember. It rained almost every day of June and this summer it never got hot. The roses did just fine, though. Beth, White Gold is new for me this year and I am SO pleased with it. It grew quickly and put out loads of blooms, which as you can see are very full and lovely. Even better, the foliage is so incredibly glossy and healthy that the entire plant was picture-perfect all summer. You can even see from the photo above that the leaves are shiny and disease-free...(I never sprayed it). I highly recommend this rose. Carol, Littleton is a bit north of me, but we do go up to the White Mountains often on our motorcycle for scenic rides or to go hiking. Its not too far. Mount Washington and the presidential range appear even larger and more grand when viewed from a motorcycle! I feel very small indeed! I do love my state, which is why I endure the long, cold winters. It really is beautiful here. I just wish the rose-growing season was longer. Anne, I was selective in my picture-taking, that is why you don't see any balled-up, frozen and crumpled blooms. But most of the buds and blooms are junk right now...these somehow escaped damage. Yes, Quietness is amazing in every way. She stands over 4 feet tall and wide and is one of the last roses to give up blooming in the fall...right now she must have 2 dozen blooms on her with many buds still. I love how winter-hardy and healthy she is, and so lovely. If she was fragrant she would be perfect. Even so, she is one of my favorites. Thanks again to all who commented or viewed my pictures.... I hope you all are enjoying your Fall. Celeste
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oh, such beautiful blooms for a grey January day! I hadn't seen many of these and particularly like the colors of Autumn Bliss and Anne Harkness. I love the dark pink edging on Always a Lady. A few A's I can add to the list are ... Ambridge Rose Alba maxima Aptos
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snowheather
14 years ago
Thanks for the eye candy, Beth. It really helps this time of year. I only have one of these - Astrid Graffin von Hardenberg. It isn't in a great place and didn't bloom its first year - I must move it! (But, where?) My favorite of these - Amorous and Ashram. But, they are all lovely.
canadian_rose
14 years ago
Gorgeous!! I loved a lot of them, but the most unusual to me was Angel Bows!!! Love that inner/outer effect!!

Loved,
Alpine Sunset - my fav pic
Amorous - love the softness of it
Anna - mmmmm
Ashram - love the color

Unfortunately I have NONE of those!! :)
Thanks for the look!

Carol
phatboyrose
14 years ago
Ms Beth
These are truly An Array of Astonishing roses. And what a great idea you have had to get us through these Winter months. LOL
Bring on a Beautiful Bounty of "B's" now.
Harold

PS; there is something going on here I Posted early this morning and its not here now.
Prettypetals_GA_7-8
14 years ago
Hey Miss Beth! Your roses get an A plus from thisaway!! I only have Alpine Sunset and Amber Queen but would love to have several more. I also visit the hosta forum alot and they do the alphabet there too. Thanks for sharing your beauties. Take care, Judy
serenasyh
14 years ago
LOL! Beth I wrote down A is for Astounding! I am so Astounded and Amazed by your beauteous roses, but then I was one of the unfortunates whose posts was erased by Gardenweb since I posted past midnight, LOL! I liked every one of the roses, especially the combined colors/shape of Audrey Wilcox, Alpine Sunset, Amorous and Alpine Queen.
bethnorcal9
Original Author
14 years ago
Yeah, I saw both of your posts, Serena and Harold! Seems like after I saw them I tried to look at another post and couldn't view it. Just another glitch on the forum I guess.

Masha, my ASTRID has been pretty decent so far. I love the dark burgundy color. I've only had her for a couple seasons, so the coming season should get even better. Hah, you guys, I never noticed til now that I've been spelling her name wrong! When I ordered her form Hortico, they spelled the name "ASTRID GRAFIN VON HARDENBE" not "HARDENBERG." I never noticed it on HMF!! LOL What a dork!

Harold, I'll get started on the "B's" in a few days. Gotta spread 'em out!!
iris_gal
14 years ago
Mine got lost too.

Amorous caught my eye especially. Ahhh, the pastel pinks.
onewheeler
14 years ago
Thanks Beth, I love them all.

Just when I get a chance to check this out my computer needs an update and I gotta restart. Bah humbug, this and winter too! LOL

Thanks, I will be back later.

Valerie
jean_ar
14 years ago
beth, they are all just so beautiful and gorgeous.I will be so glad when spring is here and things start growing again, too.I always have winter depression.if its not freezing out, then its raining,and I get tired staying inside..I love looking at your roses,its always a pick me up.

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