The end of April and beginning of May has seen the roses in our garden bud and come into bloom. The above photo is of the potted old timer rose. Such a stunning flower! Only 10 days ago it was only just coming out. If you look closely below you can actually see the green aphids dining out on the new growth!
The climbing rose over the garage is also putting on a great show. 10 days ago it looked as below:
A few days later it has come right into bloom
and another few days later many more are in the picture!
Finally the rambling rose on the back fence is also making an appearance. From 10 days ago
to today, there are a few in bloom but many more on the way.
I don't think I cut back this rambling rose enough though last Autumn. Almost all of the flowers are growing right at the top of the fence with very few, if any actually blooming up the fence.
When it finishes this year I think it will be cut back a lot more than I managed last year! School boy error I guess. Not having really looked after roses before, you don't really have the confidence to hack the plant back to oblivion! I might go half way there, if half way to oblivion is an actual destination ;-), this year and see the results next! ;-)
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m
Very nice pictures
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