Hello
I'm dusting off the blog (once again :) today.
Are you enjoying your summer? Is it hot where you live?
Last week I was back in my home state of Michigan where the weather was delightful and such a welcome reprieve from our high heat and humidity.
Before vacation and before the heat set in, we tackled a little garden project.
It involved roses...Drift Roses to be exact.
Just when I had come to the conclusion that there would be no room for roses in my garden, the drift variety presented itself.
I didn't know much about them until reading an article on their special attributes, in particular disease resistance and maintaining a small size. In fact, they are considered ground cover roses.
We purchased four of the Peach Drift roses and planted them in a bed behind the house. This spot receives full blaring sun all day which is something these roses will thrive on.
I received it for Christmas a few years ago and didn't have high hopes that it would survive in our climate. It was a pleasant surprise to see it blooming this spring.
With plenty of room to fill in I think these roses will be ideal for completing this bed. Originally there were hydrangeas planted here.
They were receiving way too much sun and have since been relocated to the side of the house where they are much happier.
Behind the roses is a row of Otto Luyken Laurels and under the window is a purple clematis. Once everything is established and in bloom, I foresee a beautiful combination of colors.
A real bonus is that the roses also have a lovely rose scent.
I have not heard about Drift Roses but I did a bit of research and I'm impressed. They are perfect for smaller yards and certainly don't seem to need much care. The Peach ones are lovely, almost peach and pink on the same bush. I wonder if they start out peach and turn pink as the bloom ages.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's hot here but not as hot as your temperatures. I try not to complain but it is hot and we desperately need rain. None in the forecast though.
Have a good week.
It's 110 right now here in Texas. No rain in sight.
ReplyDeleteThe roses are beautiful. Don't think I've ever heard of them before.
ReplyDeleteI love lavender. I bought two plants this year and they are doing good. Planted one last year and that made it through the winter!!
Spring like weather here. Sunny, a cool breeze and 77 degrees.
What a lovely combination of plants and colours. The lavender should love its position in the heat and the roses are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is so pretty and colorful. I have never heard of Drift Roses. Interesting. Always good to learn something new. Our high today was 115 F -- I currently only walk in the evening. There aren't many flowering plants that can survive our summer heat.
ReplyDeleteHello! So nice to see you here! The roses are beautiful, and lavender is a favorite!
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