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Isn't it only May?

20 years ago

We're just back from four weeks holiday and to my surprise lots of roses aqround here (Melbourne) are pruned. I can understand why the nurseries don't want to try selling straggly, waterlogged roses (like the ones in my garden), but some of the private gardens I admire as I pass are pruned as well.

I thought pruning too early risked stressing roses that try to grow again in cold conditions. Am I wrong there?

My stars at the moment are Sally Holmes, bright pink (so I didn't really need to order Sparrieshoop), Felicia (who has finally produced a decent flush) and Lady Hillingdon (who did nothing all season and has now decided to grow).

If you're feeling a tad depressed by the end of the season, give a thought to those in Paris. It's still so cold and wet that there are signs up at the Roseraie apologising for the lack of blooms. On second thoughts, anyone lucky enough to live in Paris can get by without roses.

Secondary question: Is there an Australian Rose Gallery? Every time I've gone into the gallery it's been all American.

Sue

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