You only ordered one more? I'd say that was pretty good, lol! Enjoy!

Lol, I thought so too because there are so many more that I would love to order

I am on an ordering spree also. Olivia and munstead wood just today! I even stopped by and picked up the bed prep supplies.

I just got 8 from ARE, and 4 more coming in March from DA and Greenmantle, so you are in good company Kristine. What fun for us all!

I think I'm going to call Palatine and switch out elegant fairytale for cream veranda. I've heard some of the reviews on elegant fairytale it sounds like it's going to be fairly tall and straight up I'm looking for something for a pot so that may not be the best one for what I want to do. I have lavender veranda and that is a very nice Rose small flowers but very healthy and pretty color

Sheila, which rose did you get? Are you planting already

I just don't know if I'm ready to plant yet it's so muggy out in my yard because of all the rain and thinking I should probably wait a couple of weeks. I ordered Beverly as well I cannot wait to see that Rose

Muddy, not muggy

I've got 13 on order for spring delivery and I may make 1 or 2 impulse purchases once I see what is available locally. Not looking forward to digging all those holes in my clay soil.

Kristine, it is wet out, yes. I did go ahead with in ground planting day before yesterday of Bubble Bath and Cramoisi Superieur from ARE. Yesterday I planted Dakota Redwing from RVR because it was in a protected alcove and raring to go so out/ in it went. Today I planted Abe Darby and Evelyn from Heirloom. I put 6 Tea roses from ARE in 5 gal pots, since everyone boosts them that way. These are Adam, Baronne Henrietta de Snoy, Maman Cochet, Mlle Franziska Kruger, Mrs. Dudley Cross and William R. Smith. These plants look great and probably could have gone directly in the ground, but this way I'll have more planning time too. All my Tea roses from last January 2016 look like they wintered very well. I don't see any that look damaged. Most of the foliage is still on. There were three small branch breaks when it snowed on buds/flowers but not consequential ones. I worried about drainage here and clay soil at first 2 years ago wondering if it was adequate. I concluded so far that the roses like water and can do fine. My alcove still has Jesse Hildreth #2, Atmore Lamarque, Etoile d Lyon, and Arcadia Louisiana Tea from rosepetals. I am waiting to plant these for another month for Atmore to several months for the Teas. This way I can see how things look and where they would fit in best. My, this summer should be fun!

You have been so busy. This next week looks warmer. I guess I better go out and at least prepare the beds.

Sound like fun, Sheila! Please keep us informed of BB and DR's progress. I have BB on order from ARE and have been fascinated with DRedwing.

Kristine, you probably have plenty of time. It does seem to heat up fast here so I figure the longer in the ground the better. I have planted in November and January and February and March here, and felt sorriest for the last planted but they ultimately did fine.

Uh oh! I'll bet you will order at least two more before the spring arrives. Roses are so wonderfully addictive. It can quickly become an expensive hobby, but like I tell my husband, how much would it cost if I went out and bought fresh flowers for the house once a week? My garden provides tons of bouquets year round ;)

and Ken, you are in trouble if you're goi g to K&m in person. It's just too irresistible once you see them in person. And sometimes a rose that never caught your attention will seduce you when you see it in person. Lol

i wish I could go to K&M in person, but I've got Cool Roses so can't complain. :)

Kristine, I can completely relate - it happens every year! This year in a "strong" moment I cancelled an order for 2 roses - just not enough space. However, I went and ordered another rose this past weekend. Does this make sense??? No! I need roses anonymous...

Ha ha. I need to quit looking at catalogs. I have limited willpower and limited space