Many gardeners are noticing that the cost of buying plants for the garden has increased. I am no exception and with over an acre to fill, I am always trying to save money. I propagate what I can and grow plants from seed as well as visiting plant fairs and nurseries rather than shopping in garden centres.
Last season, I was reticent about buying 3 climbing roses for a tenner at Homebase. We had gone there to buy something else but we always have a good wander around the gardening department.
Doc suggested the roses were worth a try. I was suspicious and concerned they may not be the best quality plants but I like a challenge and a potential bargain so we brought them home.
The roses were on the small side and I was not surprised that ‘Sunny Weeks’ died over the winter, after all it was very cold and in hindsight I don’t think I planted it in a sunny enough position.
‘Dreamland’ has been slow to get going. It has produced one bloom which was supposed to be deep pink but is a very vibrant red colour - I think the labelling must have gone astray. It is a healthy plant and I think it will put on more of a show next year. I am looking forward to someone calling round and identifying it for me.
The real winner has been ‘London Bridge’ which has grown magnificently up some trellis near the greenhouse and produced clusters of orange scented flowers which fade to pink. There are so many flowers that at one point we could hardly see the foliage. And the bonus is that London Bridge is clear of mildew, rust, blackspot and greenfly.
Conclusion? Thank you Homebase! I will be back for some more a.s.a.p.
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