06-06-2017, 02:52 PM
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Re: David Austin roses
Originally Posted by Mups
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That's good dongles, I'm pleased for you. Mine are taking a battering too, I have put a couple of extra stakes in this morning to protect a couple of them, I hope they hold together alright.
Such a shame to lose them in full bloom isn't it.
07-06-2017, 11:18 AM
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Re: David Austin roses
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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After last night's wind and rain I was expecting to see my new roses in tatters this morning but despite everything, they are intact. Next door's roses on the other hand are scattered all over their lawn.A testament to David Austin I think.
07-06-2017, 11:25 AM
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Re: David Austin roses
Originally Posted by Rehab44
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That would be the wind I suspect, or are DA Roses known for better leaf hold I wonder.
My French beans however have not fared so well.
07-06-2017, 11:39 AM
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Re: David Austin roses
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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I don't really know to be honest, I can only compare with them with my neighbour's which have suffered badly. It's sad to see them. I just thought I would mention it in case this thread appears in someone's Google search for reviews on DA Roses.My French beans however have not fared so well.
12-06-2017, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Rehab44
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The French beans tend to sulk a bit if you have some warm days and cold nights, mine are the same. I must check out the DA roses, paying a bit extra for a longer show makes sense.
12-06-2017, 09:59 AM
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Just an update on David Austin Roses for anyone Googling this.Further to my previous comments about how well they did during the rain and wind, it seems the pale pink varieties have become a bit waterlogged causing the petals to turn brown and fall off (luckily, there are still new buds waiting to open. These are Ancient Mariner and Olivia Rose.
The darker pink Gertrude Jekyll is still perfect.
12-06-2017, 07:37 PM
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Yes. the wind has ripped through my garden, flattening many plants. My french bean leaves are now like paper, they crumble in my hands. But onward and upward I say, things always recover. I went out late one stormy night and put little plastic bags over my roses that were about to flower!13-06-2017, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Cedronella
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Yes. the wind has ripped through my garden, flattening many plants. My french bean leaves are now like paper, they crumble in my hands. But onward and upward I say, things always recover. I went out late one stormy night and put little plastic bags over my roses that were about to flower!
I paid another visit to the garden centre yesterday and noted that all their DA Ancient Mariner roses are the same as mine, brown, waterlogged and falling off. I least I know I haven't done anything wrong.
13-06-2017, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Longdogs
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That's a good idea, I was trying to think of ways to cover the whole plant but putting bags over the blooms sounds easier.I paid another visit to the garden centre yesterday and noted that all their DA Ancient Mariner roses are the same as mine, brown, waterlogged and falling off. I least I know I haven't done anything wrong.
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