Raging Rosarian http://www.ragingrosarian.com Raging Rosarian is a gardening blog celebrating, ranting, and raving about the cultivation of roses, heirloom tomatoes, and other examples of entertaining greenery. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:07:16 -0500 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/wp-content/uploads/tinyicon-45x45.png Raging Rosarian http://www.ragingrosarian.com 32 32 It’s Licorice… I swear It’s Licorice http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2019/11/17/its-licorice-i-swear-its-licorice/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:03:40 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=4106 Much has been written about the David Austin roses said to smell like “myrrh” — but as far as I can tell, not as much about what actual myrrh is supposed to smell like. Fair Bianca is one of the myrrh-scented types, but I can say here, at least, it is a licorice lover’s delight. […]

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]]> Combinations and Returns http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2019/11/15/combinations-and-returns/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:49:52 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=4008 Let not the paucity of my posts suggest I have abandoned my gardening. It was indeed a tough year for the little green monsters, but the year included some stunning moments. Lots more posts and photos are coming soon! Jude the Obscure with its pet clematis.

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]]> Charles Darwin, Up Close & Personal http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2019/11/13/charles-darwin-up-close-personal/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:27:27 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=4002 I’ve raved repeatedly about this specific cultivar, and my past remarks still ring true — this is my all-time favorite rose. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but no amount of pictures can accurately convey a scent.

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]]> OMG, Eugène! http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2018/05/25/omg-eugene/ Fri, 25 May 2018 23:19:32 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=3967 This is Eugène de Beauharnais. As I explained in the main entry for this variety, it’s the oldest living critter on the property, but wow, that age apparently in no way contributes to weak performance. This is Gene starting it’s second season here. None of these are large blooms, but they are astonishingly well formed […]

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]]> Papa Meilland’s first bloom of the season http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2018/05/23/papa-meillands-first-bloom-of-the-season/ Wed, 23 May 2018 21:09:00 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=3952 A few quick shots… stunning as always. This one made it to the office, where it was scenting a conference room today!

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]]> A bird ate one of my roses! Where is my pellet gun? http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2018/05/20/a-bird-ate-one-of-my-roses-where-is-my-pellet-gun/ Mon, 21 May 2018 02:05:15 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=3942 Well here is a first. Some evil birdie snatched a nearly open bloom and snacked on it this afternoon! I know they smell like candy, but isn’t this a bit much? The remains of the rose were crumpled up in a neighboring pot… Now that is sneaky!

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]]> Late seasons, more anticipation, and lots and lots of rain… http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2018/05/19/late-seasons-more-anticipation-and-lots-and-lots-of-rain/ Sat, 19 May 2018 17:57:59 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=3934 Being halfway or more through May, I would normally expect to see more going on in the garden. This is clearly a weird year. With most of my shrubs preparing for their third year since planting, this should be when the real displays begin. And likely they will, but the oddly late onset of spring […]

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]]> Look at the size of this berry! http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2018/05/18/look-at-the-size-of-this-berry/ Fri, 18 May 2018 17:44:54 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=3930 Papa Meilland may be the first to show signs of blackspot, but it’s also sporting some serious firepower.

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]]> Introducing Fair Bianca http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2018/05/12/introducing-fair-bianca/ Sun, 13 May 2018 03:10:07 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=3927 …And fair the critter is so far. The latest addition to my David Austin collection. Since it shipped already in bloom, a few were banged up in transit, and I haven’t had time to take some better photos. To see what I have so far, see Fair Bianca.

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]]> Now this is a happy hybrid tea! http://www.ragingrosarian.com/blog/2018/05/08/now-this-is-a-happy-hybrid-tea/ Wed, 09 May 2018 00:31:56 +0000 http://www.ragingrosarian.com/?p=3890 Papa Meilland begins its second year with a big push, climbing past six feet in height, despite being confined to a 17″ pot. Again, as was the case last year, I struggle to understand why this cultivar has such a bad reputation. Yes, it’s leggy, but certainly not a weak grower here.

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