The Japanese beetles are winding down, so now it's possible to really start enjoying the roses again. This rugosa was grown from seed harvested in the garden and looks like a 'Foxi Pavement'/ Rugosa rubra cross.
The delightful 'Felicia'. I wish I could find the words in the English language that could
adequately describe the fragrances of different roses, but I'm not sure that they exist!
adequately describe the fragrances of different roses, but I'm not sure that they exist!
I am happy to see flowers on this shrub 'Devoniensis'. There is something special about this rose. I can best describe the scent of this rose as a combination of the scent of old rose with ripe strawberries. And I can easily imagine someone else taking in the fragrance and coming up with a different description!
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Thank you to Katarina for hosting Blooming Friday.
It's hard to describe the scent of roses... When my daughter finds one she really likes, she says it "smells better than candy". And that's good! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, that was really a beautiful rose. I think I can imagine the sent thanks to your description.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses.
ReplyDeleteYou must be very satisfied growing that rugosa from seed.
Pretty roses -Felicia is wonderful! Have a great day//Eva
ReplyDeleteVery pretty all of them! But Felica won my heart! /Anette
ReplyDeleteRoses are the most beautiful flower that I know. The roses are so lovely, the light color I like.
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From across the oceans it's good to imagine the fragrances... the way you describe them...Your stunning images certainly help!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend!
The roses are lovely, but so is the time of year when Japanese beetles go away.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos of beautiful roses:) Felicia is my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteI really like rugosas. I've read about the pavement series. The pale pink bloom is especially pretty.
ReplyDeleteI know nuttin' about roses but would jump at the chance to have one that has the scent of old rose with ripe strawberries. I guess Japanese beetles are starting to make an appearance here in NE WI and I read that they especially love roses. Well, at least they have good taste.
ReplyDeleteYour rugosa grown from seed is lovely! And the picture of Felicia is fabulous. I've never seen Devoniensis before - such a beauty!
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SweetBay,
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoyed rugosa roses yours are really something. We just don't have the room for them here. Have you seen the rugosas at Sara P Duke Gardens in Durham?
It seems like the J. beetles were not so bad this year. Great the roses get a second chance.
ReplyDeleteThe sweet smell of strawberries, must be lovely :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love the Foxi Pavement/ Rugosa rubra cross. The color is so vibrant and even though it's frilly it's still single enough for my liking! It's so cool you grow roses from seed! Now a dumb question: I thought the whole "deal" with roses is that they're grafted on rootstock--is what you grow from seed the scion that you graft on a rootstock, or is the idea of the types of roses you grow that they are hardy and need no graft? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the fragrance of roses but my nose isn't sensitive enough to detect the different components. It's kind of like wine, I can't isolate the different flavors that make up the whole.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
If I had the time to properly care for them our garden would be filled with hybrid roses. I love the way the Teas smell. Your photos are beautiful!--Randy
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful. I can never understand why Roses are bred without a fragrance. The smell is such an important part of their appeal.
ReplyDeleteTo have known your Rugosa since a tiny seed is indeed impressive. I should be so proud when looking upon it! What a gorgeous creature she is! I love your descriptions of the fragrances... and your photos are great... your Felicia with the blush and hint of darker pink is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteYes!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Pemberton musk "Felicia" is a wonderful rose!!! I am waiting for mine to get a new bloomingperiod before automne.
Have a nice weekend!/
AnnA
Yummy, I can smell them from here! Felicia, and all the hybrid musks are just exquisite creatures. Kudos on the seed grown flowerer, proud mama indeed! :-)
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Beautiful roses sweet bay. I especially love the last one - the bud with droplets on it is a gorgeous photo.
ReplyDeleteYou just made me fall in LOVE whit Felicia! She is beautiful....
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Monica
Your roses are scrumptious! Makes me want to plant beauties like these~gail
ReplyDeleteAll three are just beautiful. Felicia is so pretty, almost unreal.
ReplyDeletesimply beautifully captured shots....lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses and you described the scent so well I can almost smell them - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have room for one 3 foot or shorter plant in my new curb bed. I am trying to decide whether to pay almost $30 for a rose, or figure out something else to put there. If I plant a rose, it needs to be one that doesn't need chemicals. I sure like yours here.
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