I'm "borrowing" an idea AND I'm cheating for this Six on Saturday. The borrowed idea is to focus on one type of plant/bloom, in this case Roses. I'm cheating because I'm including one that isn't quite blooming yet (on the arbor in the first photo above), but I'm including a bloom from last year:
1. This is Climbing Prairie Rose (Rosa setigera), and for some reason it's simply taking a little longer to bloom this year than last year. But it's a beauty when it happens.
All the others here are blooming or have just finished blooming:
2. Here's an unknown cultivar that was here when we moved to this property more than 20 years ago, and it wasn't marked. It's a short little buddy, but it has a beautiful color and shape.
3. Next is Rosa X Oso Easy Double Pink. It's perhaps the hardiest and longest-blooming Rose in my garden. I started out with two shrubs of different sizes, and over the years the smaller one has caught up with the larger one.
4. Rosa X 'At Last' is such a lovely color, and the scent is amazing. It doesn't bloom as long as some of the others, but it's a beautiful flower, and sometimes a repeat bloomer.
5. Another unmarked Rose that greeted us when we moved in all those years ago, this one above is ruffly, hardy, and a deep Fuchsia color.
6. Finally, here's the Rose my paternal great-grandfather created, we think by crossing a tea Rose with a wild Rose. The story of its beginning goes back to a farm in Minnesota (northern U.S.) in the early 20th Century. Our family nicknames for it are 'Sweet Mary' and 'Grandpa Buffham Rose.'
I have a couple more Rose varieties in the garden, but they will have to wait for another post. Thanks to Jim at Garden Ruminations for hosting Six on Saturday!
"At Last" is gorgeous but what a lovely story behind the last rose. I love the fact that the rose is also planted at the living museum, which is a perfect place for it to be.
ReplyDeleteHi Helen: Yes, it's wonderful to have 'Sweet Mary' still in the family in our various gardens. Now I hope we can get the next generations interested. ;-)
DeleteLovely roses - no issues with Japanese beetles, looks like, though they seem to be behind along with everything else. How about bees? I have virtually none this year, though I see plenty on campus and in other places.
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth: I haven't had issues with Japanese beetles in the part of the garden where most of my Roses are planted (partial shade). The beetles are more of an issue in my small patch of bright, full sun. The bees have been busy in various parts of the garden. In particular, I've noticed them on the Poke Milkweed in the shade.
DeleteI so wish I had a range of roses like yours, Beth! I especially admire 'At Last'. And how lovely to have a "family" rose :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kris: Yes, it's very special to have 'Sweet Mary' in the family and at Old World Wisconsin. Roses, in general, are such a joy. ♡
DeleteThis dark pink curly rose bush is very original! Very nice choice this week
ReplyDeleteThanks, Fred. The Roses are such a joy, making this one of my favorite times in the garden. Some re-bloom, which is nice, too.
DeleteLove all your roses, especially the double pink and the fluffy one! How wonderful to still have your family rose, hope it continues for a long time with the next generation.
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