The Last of Summer

13 years ago

This is making me sad a little... However short our winters are, a few months without roses are hard, especially in February. It has cooled down a bit, and the colors and fragrance have been wonderful. I have been cutting a lot of bouquets and leaving some roses undeadheaded for hips (Heritage, all rugosas, Regensberg, the Imposter and Francis Dubreuil are especially good hip-setters).

A late-summer jungle in the back (the roses which you mostly can't see are Angel Face, Julia Child, Violet Carson and Hermann Lindecke)

Violet Carson

Sweet Pea, a beautiful poly from Burlington Roses, and very fragrant

Last cluster of Heritage

William Shakespeare finishing up its fall flush

Gruss an Aachen looking very autumnal, it shows its best color in the fall

Old Korbel Gold, a found HT with a very variable color that is sometimes pure yellow, sometimes mostly orange, sometimes a bi-color like this. Very strong fragrance

A close-up of Violet Carson. The blooms open very well, always great form, fragrant and clean.

Regensberg usually blooms right into the winter despite not being deadheaded

Sheila's Perfume - a very vigorous grower for me, and great fragrance

Masha

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jon_z6b
13 years ago
all very beautiful. superb selection.
Prettypetals_GA_7-8
13 years ago
Ooooooh so beautiful! I really need to get me Heritage. I love them all. Thanks for sharing, Judy
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dove_song
13 years ago
Just dreeeeamy!! Thanks! :O)

Debbie
bethnorcal9
13 years ago
Aw maaan! These are gorgeous photos Masha!! Love that VIOLET CARSON! I notice yours nods like mine. I have yet to see a bloom in the upright position. Love it anyway tho.
organicgardendreams
13 years ago
Wonderful roses and photography, Masha! Thanks for posting!

I have to say that I am usually not into yellow roses but the coloration of Old Korbel Gold is really fascinating! My favorite of the bunch that you posted today!

Christina
inga007
13 years ago
What a treat for me.
Thank you. Lovely fotos
mashamcl
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you!

Beth, my VC always nods too. The plant at the Heritage is spreading and wide. It is wonderful to have it spill over the retaining wall. I love mine!

Christina, I love OKG too even though I still can't figure out what color it is:-). How is your Hoag House Cream?

Masha
canadian_rose
13 years ago
I've given up on Hertiage. I've yet to see a bloom. I've bought it 3 times (what with the move, etc.). I'll just live vicariously through your pictures!! :)

Sweet Pea is stunning!!! Wow!!! So pretty!!

Carol
mashamcl
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you, Carol, and I am sorry about your Heritage.

Masha
iris_gal
13 years ago
Eye candy yikes! Love the lavender penstemon with the pink and yellow roses.

Innovative shots! You're setting the bar too high.
mashamcl
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you, iris_gal!
hosenemesis
13 years ago
Your color combinations in the first two photos are so pretty. I'm going to copy you.
I try not to look at photos of Heritage because I am afraid I will buy it and it will hate the heat here. But Regensberg- what a stunning flower! I love the vibrant color and the white center.
Renee
sweetmichelia
13 years ago
All your pictures have beautiful color, lighting and detail, what kind of camera do you have can I ask?
jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
13 years ago
Great photos!
zeffyrose
13 years ago
Your roses are gorgeous----Thanks so much!

Florence
mashamcl
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you!

Renee, I am flattered, you are a far better garden designer than I am.

Masha
organicgardendreams
13 years ago
My Hoag House Cream is down to one stick. I don't know why or what happened, but suddenly two canes became brown and are dying off. At this point I am afraid that I will loose it. That would be really a shame.

Christina
mnkitty
13 years ago
Masha,
What beautiful roses and excellent photography.
Thank you,
Kitty
mashamcl
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you, Kitty.

Masha
Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
13 years ago
It is rather sad to see the last of the roses, but what beauties they are. Shelia's Perfume is such a pretty blend. So glad you posted a picture of her.
lesmc
13 years ago
I so enjoyed your garden. Your roses are so beautiful. I have never heard of Sweet Pea and this rose is outstanding! I cut three large bouquets today as we are having below freezing temps tonight. It is SO sad to say good bye to my roses. Keep pictures coming. It helps us to get thru our long winters. You have a beautiful garden. Lesley
sanrosa
13 years ago
Thank you for the lovely photos. I especially like the closeup of Violet Carson. Outstanding photograph! All your photos are superb.
you are making me long for spring already.
Sandra
mashamcl
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you.
paulieinct
13 years ago
I love your jungle. Stunning pix, especially 'Heritage' and 'Regensberg'.