Before continuing on introducing what I got from garden center on last weekend sale, I want to show you another plant I got a bit before. It is my new red rose that I mentioned I got back on the little garden in japan monthly update early this month.
As you know I was looking for a red rose because, even though they have been overused for romantic purposes so much that they become bit cliché and corny, I really like them as such. I believe they got to that point because they truly are fitted perfectly for that; They are beautiful and yet a bit dangerous because of the thorns, the petals are very sexy with their silk smooth texture, they make great cutting flowers, and so many other reasons.
Of course for me, a bit of a hopeless romantic, the red rose represents all of this the best, it is a classic that are have stood the test of time and remained as elegant as always. So when I was buying it, I look for the most perfect and vibrant red I could find.
But, I faced a small setback, all the roses at sale were not blooming. They are were stubs meant to be planted and kept dormant for the winter. I had no idea of the real color of the rose would be and it was specially hard to choose, since they were more than twenty kinds of red roses at display.
They did all had photos and a lot of information, like they usually do, but I wanted to be completely sure, I did not wanted to end up buying a pinkish red, or one too purple (which are also beautiful, but not what I wished for). The red I was looking for was a mix between a crimson red, a very sensual set of lips and a true red poppy.
I don’t know much about rose varieties or types, but with a little help from the Internet I decided on a papa meilland rose. Hopefully it will turn out how I imagined it. Now, I got a nice planter for it, and had it all set up. It seems to be doing great. I will continue to cultivate it and hopefully I will have beautiful blooms to give to the girl of my dreams someday.
As you know I was looking for a red rose because, even though they have been overused for romantic purposes so much that they become bit cliché and corny, I really like them as such. I believe they got to that point because they truly are fitted perfectly for that; They are beautiful and yet a bit dangerous because of the thorns, the petals are very sexy with their silk smooth texture, they make great cutting flowers, and so many other reasons.
Of course for me, a bit of a hopeless romantic, the red rose represents all of this the best, it is a classic that are have stood the test of time and remained as elegant as always. So when I was buying it, I look for the most perfect and vibrant red I could find.
But, I faced a small setback, all the roses at sale were not blooming. They are were stubs meant to be planted and kept dormant for the winter. I had no idea of the real color of the rose would be and it was specially hard to choose, since they were more than twenty kinds of red roses at display.
They did all had photos and a lot of information, like they usually do, but I wanted to be completely sure, I did not wanted to end up buying a pinkish red, or one too purple (which are also beautiful, but not what I wished for). The red I was looking for was a mix between a crimson red, a very sensual set of lips and a true red poppy.
I don’t know much about rose varieties or types, but with a little help from the Internet I decided on a papa meilland rose. Hopefully it will turn out how I imagined it. Now, I got a nice planter for it, and had it all set up. It seems to be doing great. I will continue to cultivate it and hopefully I will have beautiful blooms to give to the girl of my dreams someday.
It certainly looks a true red colour on the label, I hope it blooms this way for you. I'm looking for a pale yellow rose which will grow well in a container. I don't have any roses in my garden yet.
ReplyDeleteI love the velvety texture of a truly red rose - do you know if it is secnted as rose perfume on your blacony drifting in to the room would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteHI Fer, thanks for visiting my post today. I scrolled down on your older posts and saw your flower collections. BTW, are you of the same descent as i am, looks like you are!
ReplyDeleteMy first time to visit your blog. I don't know very much about growing roses. I have some shrub roses that require very little care and bloom profusely all summer.
ReplyDeleteI have a good feeling that your rose will turn out to be the very nice red that you're hoping for.
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Best of luck on growing your roses fer. I'm sure with as much love and attention you give them, they will thrive beautifully!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet sentiments about your rose and I hope it turns out to be just the color you wish for. I imagine you only have room for one person to stand or sit on your balcony. It must be so wonderful for your neighbors to look over at your garden!
ReplyDeleteHi Fer, I am also having a hard decision on which rose color I would love to plant next year. I have faith that the rose you pick will be the one you wanted.
ReplyDeleteThank you everybody for your kind words. And great to meet new people visiting too. Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteI hope the rose grows well and blooms nicely, and really hope the colour is how I would like. It would be great it on top of that it also has a nice scent that would drift into the house.
Andrea~ Thank you for visiting my blog. I am mexican, and like most mexicans I am a melting pot of cultures. I know for sure that I am descendant from Aztec(mom's side grandpa), Spanish(other grandpa), French(mom's side grandma) and native american(from dad's side grandma), but possibly many other from down the road.
I like the deep red colour - it is very rich, like velvet. Let's hope your plant matches the picture when it flowers.
ReplyDeleteI am sure with the care you give your other plants the rose will get large and healthy. Meillard roses have an excellent history. Looking forward to photos of your lovely red rose.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your new rose, Fer. I am guessing it will have a happy, healthy home on your balcony. It will have so many neighbors to keep it company. Just make sure it has good air circulation to keep down disease and pests. On a balcony, you have half of that problem solved already.
ReplyDeleteThat us a very nice rose you have there Fer! :) I will be training one around my plot next season, so keep an eye out for it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteAll the best, Craig.
I hope your rose does well for you! It looks great in its pot. I also love the individually labeled bulbs at the top of your blog -- neat photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteI trust it will be ok, the other rose in my garden has been very healthy, it only had a little problem with aphids but it got solved fast.
I picked this variety because I heard nothing but good things online, and the photos always have a very nice red.
That will be lovely on your balcony when it blooms. Meanwhile, keep the label on the plant and you will have something colourful to look at!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at what grows on your balcony garden. I am partial to yellow roses probably because they were my father's favorite. I hope your red rose flourishes.
ReplyDeleteHi Fer; what you describe is the true modern gardener's dilemma; the choice of plants available these days is huge. You can't just say "I want a red rose" because there are dozens of different varieties, and each one has its own special characterisics. I've heard of Papa Meilland, and it sounds as if it will be just what you were looking for. I look forward to seeing your pictures of it in bloom.
ReplyDeletePapa meilland rose, is a beautiful rose and it smell very nice.
ReplyDeleteGood luck.
Hi Fer, I can identify with your dilemma over which rose to choose. So often catalogue and nursery tags are not a good representation of the actual color. Hopefully yours will be just that perfect red that you are looking for. Your window boxes are doing wonderfully! Jennifer
ReplyDeleteIts so difficult, isn't it. So many options, so many plant labels shouting "buy me"! I hope your red rose is everything you want it to be, richly crimson, romantic with that hint of danger. And may the aphids shun it!
ReplyDeleteOne red rose coming up for one lucky girl! Hope you get both the next flower season Fer...
ReplyDeleteJust looked up the rose variey in my rose catalogue and it is described as having a really strong perfume, and being deep crimson red with velvety petals and huge perfectly shaped blooms - you have chosen really well by the sound of things!!
ReplyDeleteDear Fer, I found this post very moving. Reminds me of the Scottish poet Robbie Burns who wrote a poem called My Love is Like a Red Red Rose and it is also a folk song. If you're interested check out http://www.chivalry.com/cantaria/lyrics/redredrose.html. cheers, catmint
ReplyDeleteI hope it will bring you lot´s of red roses. A beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I hope it will give you many many deep red roses! Lovely pictures in "Blooming friday".
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
hi fer, thanks for dropping by my garden. Hope your rose gives you those red flowers and that sense of beauty that you desire.
ReplyDeleteI once lived in a block of flats where there was a common balcony running along in front of all the front doors on each landing. I had a little group of pots outside mine and in one was a little rose. The stems were thinner than on yours (from the photo) and it had lots of little pink-and-white flowers. Unfortunately, all my pots vanished one weekend when I went away - but these little plants can be lovely.
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P.S. I've said 'little' four times in a small space. Put my lack of vocabulary down to sleepiness!
Thank you everybody!
ReplyDeleteI really hope it goes well. I just need to take care of it this winter. We don't get as cold, but I won't take any chances.
GLA~ thanks for checking and coming back to let me know.
Catmint~ Thanks for the link, that is a beautiful song and poem.
If this is 'Papa Meilland' rose,then you have one of the most fragrant hybrid tea rose. I am eager to see the first blooms.
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