I cut hansa rose back this year.. it was blooming at the top of seven feet canes, fine for me, but no so great for my wife. She loves the smell of this rose, plus behind it I planted John Davis, the were both the same hieght and it looked odd. Normally do not cut rogusas back, but honestly, it looks soooooooooooooo much better now. the foilage has filled in and you cant tell I hacked it in half, its around 4.5 feet now and the increased light has prompted John Davis to grow up even further.

Silverkelt

I love the look, and the combo of colors.

Cute! Love that pink daylily with the yellow center. Pretty!!

That is a beautiful picture,..good thinking about where to place the pot,..it shows those flowers and foliage off very well and the pot blends in.

I had a problem very similar,..i planted yellow California Poppies at ground level but many of the blooms were lost in the foliage,..one day the penny dropped,..why not plant them on high and they could cascade over the side of the pot,..i made a stand,..placed the pot in it and success.

Philip

Thanks much! ;-) If ever I see any kind of bird bath stand or some sort of pedestal out and about I am going to scoop it up and do more like that. Maybe do one with variegated vinca vine next year.

-Philip, love your pot of CA poppies. Such a delicate, minute plant that it is a great idea to put them at eye level!
CMK