Marianne, finally.
Deborah MN zone 4
4 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (11)
HalloBlondie (zone5a) Ontario, Canada
4 years agoDeborah MN zone 4 thanked HalloBlondie (zone5a) Ontario, CanadaRelated Discussions
Finally ordered Marianne! Tell me...
Comments (7)Make sure you pick a site with plenty of room for Marianne. It gets huge (definitely more at the 8' plus size than the 5' size in my yard.) I'm going to be digging mine out after it blooms because it is just too big and I don't like the way the bush looks. At least it's not thorny. The blossoms are some of the most beautiful of any of my roses, but I don't like the plant--reminds me more of an Austin than a gallica--glossy leaves and somewhat of an octopus. It's a matter of personal taste--for a Barden gallica, I like Ellen Tofflemire MUCH better. It took a couple of years for Marianne to get started--died back by about 1/2 the first couple of years, but now it's really healthy. It's going to get stuck back against a fence in the corner where I can enjoy the blooms but not have to look at it the rest of the year. Here's Marianne in bloom--it IS gorgeous then:...See MoreUPDATE: Birthday Bash 2009 July Month- Mariann yeah
Comments (78)Yippee! Mariann, I am so happy to hear that you are going to Well-Sweep. Their catalog had lots of stuff I'd like to try - especially the scented geraniums. I'd love to get some of those for my sis. I really hope you enjoy your trip and get some great plants. You deserve it!!! Although the debris in my yard is slowly but surely decreasing, the heat has been unbelievable. When sis got sick and the trees fell, I just didn't have the heart to get into the gardens. I was so sad to see my babies under all that stuff. Thinking about my sis, I just couldn't bear to go out and look at struggling plants. But lately, I've been peeking around a bit. I'm amazed that some flowers are still going strong, and others are recovering on their own. My Ruds are gorgeous as are the zinnias. I have two kinds of JMG that amaze me each time I go see them. I have variagated KMOGG that I wintersowed that is absolutely beautiful! I wish I had sown more. I must figure out how to harvest the seeds. I've harvested some seeds from a yellow 4 Oclock and a broken one too. I also have a vine white lady that is right at the gate that I love to see when I enter each day. Other things blooming away are several types of amaranthus, cosmos, and dahlias. I guess God's been out there doing the gardening for me. Isn't that wonderful?!?! I am looking forward to the fall when I hope to rebuild some beds and get my hands in the dirt again. So, what's blooming for yall? I was happy to see yall posting before our little thread went off the page. Fran, How are you? I see your swap is going strong. I can't imagine shipping anything in the heat we've had lately - over 100 degrees. Bunny, You doing ok? I miss talking to you since I've been away from the computer so much. Kids doin good? Have a great Friday tomorrow and a nice weekend. Nik...See MorePortlandMysteryRose FINALLY back on the forum!
Comments (14)Hi, Christopher! You don't owe me a thing. I adore my "DLFED 3" with or without bloom. It's special to me because Kim Rupert bred it and you and I swapped for it. :-) I'm pretty sure it will bloom this year. It has produced a jungle of new growth! 'Indigo': mine has begun to spread much more enthusiastically as well. When you first asked about her behavior, she was a moderate traveler in my garden. Paul Barden, whose climate and soil are similar to mine, mentioned that his 'Rose de Rescht' doesn't spread much at all. After five years, mine started to travel, crawling under a small stone wall and leaping across the bed space. I know what you mean about the newer hybrid teas, even the dark red ones. I am keeping one 'Mr. Lincoln' (which my mother grew) and passing along the rest. As time passes, the old roses, plus a VERY small group of sentimental moderns, appeal to me more and more. I also have two 'Frances Dubreuil' teas in big pots, and I wouldn't be without them even if they are 'Barcelona' HTs. I'd love to hear about the cemetery garden you are planting. I must have missed the discussion during my check-ins. Ingrid and John, thank you for the "welcome back"! Ingrid, the closest I've gotten to Tahiti is a Gauguin exhibit, although I have to admit to preferring Redoute. :-) John, I love your moniker. My husband is insane about figs, too. We have a tree in our back garden which shoots up to twice its size after pruning...to my dismay (since it shades my roses) and my husbands great delight. :-) Carol...See MoreBlooming finally
Comments (6)WoW! I love white flowers, and those one are very pretty! on varigated pinky leaves it is beautiful Marianne...See Moresultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
4 years agoDeborah MN zone 4 thanked sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)Deborah MN zone 4
4 years agoMichele
4 years agototoro z7b Md
4 years agomustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9
4 years ago
Related Stories
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGCrazy for Fruit Trees
Whether a single citrus or a mini apple orchard, even the smallest landscape space can bear deliriously delicious fruit
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGLay of the Landscape: Mediterranean Garden Style
Earthy, lush and warmly welcoming, a Mediterranean garden can thrive in any warm-climate landscape with a few adaptations
Full StoryEDIBLE GARDENSSummer Crops: How to Grow Tomatoes
Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard
Full StoryCOOL-SEASON CROPSCool-Season Vegetables: How to Grow Carrots
More than just a bunny food, easy-to-grow carrots add lacy good looks to a fall or spring garden
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESMaking Sense of a Seed Packet
These small envelopes offer a surprising amount of information for a gardener
Full StoryHOLIDAYSHave Yourself a Rustic Christmas
Conjure a Yuletide on the prairie with plentiful greenery and other country-style holiday decorations
Full StoryLIFEYou Said It: ‘What Will You Grow?’ and More Houzz Quotables
Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNSoapstone Counters: A Love Story
Love means accepting — maybe even celebrating — imperfections. See if soapstone’s assets and imperfections will work for you
Full StoryPRODUCT PICKSGuest Picks: Colorful Patterned Area Rugs for All Tastes
From subtly sophisticated to downright swirltastic, these area rugs will please the eye while cushioning the feet
Full StoryFURNITUREYour Essential Sofa Buying Guide
Here’s what to consider when looking for a quality sofa that will last
Full Story
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR