Eden climber in bloom

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Posted by dublinbay z6 KS (My Page) on

Tue, Apr 24, 12 at 10:46

I promised a couple of you pics of Eden in bloom. Here they are--but not the best shots. Not sure why I'm having trouble taking photos of her. I'll keep trying for a really good photo, but enjoy her in these photos in the meantime.

Eden Climber--if you look closely, you can see the dark purple clematis also blooming in there.

Eden climber

Not much variety of pics here, so let me add a lovely purple columbine (unusual shade), with gorgeous iris in the background.

Columbine

Kate

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Posted by lesmc (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 24, 12 at 11:02

Just beautiful, Kate. I don`t have this rose, but have always admired Eden. Thanks for sharing. Lesley

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Posted by krista_4 NY (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 24, 12 at 14:48

I love the sumptuous blooms, great pics.

The columbine looks lovely with the iris.

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Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 24, 12 at 20:09

My favorite. Sigh.
Renee

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Posted by suebelle 9/New Orleans (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 24, 12 at 20:11

Your Eden is spectacular. WOW !!
Love it.
Suebelle

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Posted by seil z6b MI (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 24, 12 at 20:36

Wonderful, Kate! I actually bought Eden once. From a very good local nursery too. It turned out to be Paradise instead. Bummer!

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Posted by meredith_e 7B Piedmont NC (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 26, 12 at 5:10

So wonderful! Mine has fat buds that are all sitting there just teasing me, lol! One of my favorites :)

Do you get good rebloom? I'm trying to note whether pruning and age are the secrets to this one regarding rebloom. There is some secret; I know it!

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Posted by dublinbay z6 KS (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 26, 12 at 8:47

meredith, I get OK (or barely OK) rebloom usually, though sometimes there is a long rest between blooming cycles. I wish it did rebloom better, but it certainly has a looooong and abundant first bloom cycle each year.

I haven't tried pruning to get increased rebloom. I do trim off some of the sideshoots that want to grow into long canes. And since the main canes were getting old and "treelike" (rough bark, thick, etc.), last year I drastically pruned a couple of the old canes all the way down to the ground. It responded with eager new growth--about half way up the pillar last year and over the top this year. As far as I know, that is the best way to rejuvenate an older climber. Whether it helps on the rebloom or not I'll have to let you know later this summer. : )

Kate

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Posted by meredith_e 7B Piedmont NC (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 26, 12 at 12:37

Oh, please do try to notice that! Thank you. That's exactly what I'm wondering. Mine repeat-bloomed better as a younger plant, but I've been hesitant to prune him for fear that he's picky about being pruned back.

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Posted by zeffyrose_pa6b7 6b7 (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 26, 12 at 20:51

Eden is so beautiful---I really miss mine--thanks for sharing these lovely pictures---
Florence

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Posted by ginni77 z 5 (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 27, 12 at 18:50

I haven't posted here in ages but your Eden climber was just the push I needed. I just have to say, it amazingly lovely!!!

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Posted by serenasyh 5 Kansas (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 28, 12 at 2:20

Kate, so beautiful and wonderfully shaped -- the flowers are sooo huge yet uniform. what a delight! Love the columbine as well...

Keep posting Ginni! We're so glad to have you here :D

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Posted by TNY78 7a-East TN (My Page) on
Tue, May 1, 12 at 21:34

That is beautiful, Kate! My Eden is still a 6 inch little twig! lol

Tammy

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