Let's have a round of applause for my Abraham Darby
Here he is - bought last Autumn as an own-root in a 2.5 litre (⅔ gallon) pot. He was planted out in mid-March and was definitely the weakest of the twenty roses I planted then.
We have had eleven consecutive days now of top temperatures over 34 degrees (93F) - with several of 37 (99F). The same heat is set to continue as far forward as our forecast shows (2 weeks).
Yesterday evening I noticed the buds on AD and thought that they would be fried as soon as they opened, however, when I saw them just now (3:30pm - 36 degrees - not yet the hottest part of the day here - that happens around 5pm) I had to come inside and grab my iPad to take a shot.
Also posting a second shot to show where the roses are planted - the hedgerow to the right (due West) of the roses was planted in January 2012 and has mercifully grown well and is now over 2 metres in height, however, it only affords protection from the sun to the roses after 5pm.
I noticed another post here recently by someone whose Abraham Darby was completely fried after a few hours of heat (maybe much hotter than what I have here) but I thought I would post this so people don't give up hope that they can get some good blooms in this torrid heat.
My Jude the Obscure, planted at the same time, also has several lovely blooms at the moment.
Abraham Darby
Own-root roses planted March 2015
Tricia
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Comments (4)Hold on while I haul out my soap-box . . . In most cases, we avoid propagating a rose that we can easily purchase. Legal, or not. Our reasoning is, we look around at the vendors who have left the field, and we get pretty depressed. Please, PLEASE! Whenever possible, buy the roses from a good vendor. Because, IF WE DON'T USE 'EM, WE'RE GONNA LOSE 'EM. Even if it's legal -- if you can BUY it, thus supporting a vendor (who is probably not living on Easy St.) PLEASE DO THAT! Jeri...See MoreAbraham Darby
Comments (14)Thank you everyone. bodica - today seems a bit calmer but they are expecting more winds later in the week. you know the funny thing is we keep running into Ladybugs everywhere. We were at the beach this weekend and there were Ladybugs all over the sand! My little one's kept picking them up and putting them on the plants around so they would not get swept away - these were nice big fat ladybugs too! Then my daughter said that they have ladybugs in their play ground and that the kids were playing with them, she was trying to get them to leave the ladybugs alone "cos they are good for our plants" - lol - she's a good gardener that one - and only 5. I also spot a lot of them on our walks at the park - but they don't really seem to make it out here in the numbers that we find else where - bummer! Thanks Carla & Judy. Judy I have a love hate relationship with this rose like Kathy. It's been quite small for me for the past 3 years, but the blooms are so stunning that I keep it, I am hoping it will do better this year. Kathy - I know exactly what you mean. I feel the same way about him. We'll see how he does this year. I might try and get him own root and see if it does better. Leslie - he's a big nodder, the blooms are so huge that his skinny neck can't hold up :o) - I just hate aphids! We got two bags of Ladybugs, some stayed and some left - oh well, that's how it goes! Jean - ouch, that sounds horrible! Don't you just take it so personally when things start attacking your roses? I do get so worked up over that and curse and cuss at the critters! lol DH thinks I've lost my mind. He's most probably correct! April, you should give it a chance. I think he takes a while to settle. The blooms are just so beautiful that I forgive him most transgressions. My main problem is that he does not repeat as well and that basically for the past 3 years has grown maybe 1 inch with no new shoots. We are hoping for some progress this year. Pauline - thank you. I can't imagine having to wait that long for blooms. But your garden is such a dream that I think it's well worth the wait. Wendy - sure come on over :o) Thanks Karima. You will love this rose. Aprille...See Morecamp Evelyn or camp Abraham Darby?
Comments (33)My Abe has been a very good plant, but has declined some since this picture was taken. Mine is by the hot street and blooms usually don't fry but guess we don't get as hot as Las Vegas. I do spray but not so much after June. My Evelyn plant has never been vigorous. I have a friend with two good plants of Evelyn. I think I'll sp my Evelyn this year and try again in a different location. To me Abe is more beautiful and fragrant, and repeats well. Abe with Carefree Beauty to the right :...See MoreHome Depot has Abraham Darby for $7.98!
Comments (75)We are pretty much the same way at our big Box stores too, lots of knockouts and things that look like they're long gone. Although last year for some reason I was milling around Walmart probably August and there was a Fiji and a couple other Kordes roses so perhaps if I am patient Walmart will get a few things in. Although for those of you who say you get things for a dollar I have never noticed any huge sales here in Southern Oregon. Boo...See More
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If Abe is happy, he'll make you happy -- and it looks like that's the case in your garden.:-)
~Christopher
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