Layers of lovely in the garden with garden roses.
Today for Friday Favorites – we are stepping back into the garden to talk about pretty blooms instead of gophers gobbling up plants left and right. Side note: The roses are planted in cages to protect them also. They are another favorite. And I have noticed that none of the allium I planted last year has popped up this year. So now I am wondering just how much feasting those critters have been doing. Aye.
Back to the pretty blooms- the iceberg roses are blooming and some of the garden roses are almost blooming which has me feeling pretty excited about the garden and spring weather. Unfortunately, our wisteria won’t be making an appearance this year- we had a late season cold storm come through and drop a ton of water that then froze over night- and though we covered the wisteria along with everything else- the blooms and leaves were all damaged and wilted. It has been a bit of an odd and frustrating weather year for sure. Today, we are taking a look back at the garden roses we planted last year and stay tuned for the new additions in the garden this year too.
Every time I cut a rose bloom- I think of my grandfather. Gramps was a master gardener- and he started a landscaping/gardening type business when he retired. When we bought our house, he came over and wandered through the property and told us what all what all the plants and shrubs and trees were. And when it came to roses- he taught me how to prune roses back to a 5 leaf area that is pointing to the outside of the rose bush.
Combined with my love of roses and the memories of that secret rose garden behind my childhood home that I used to wander over to- roses have a special place in my heart and garden. I can’t seem to get enough and tend to fall in love with any pretty face and any pretty scent. Today I am sharing some of the new garden roses that we planted this year, the ones we just added last week and what we planted years ago.
Cecile Brunner Rose
This one is a favorite every time I share it. Those barely blushing pink dainty blooms that fade to a white are so pretty. We planted several of these climbing roses probably about 8- 10 years ago and they have absolutely filled in beautifully over the arch in the front.
In the backyard- they creep up over the ivy wall fence and have started to trail down the front. The mix and mingle of the roses with the ivy in spring is one of my favorite views.
Earth Angel Rose
This is another favorite blush bloom. We have about 10 of these in the greenhouse garden area- and just planted 6 more in the new potting shed path area. So, I guess you could say they are one of my all time favorites. What I love about them: The cupped blooms with layers of petals and the scent is so delicious.
Eden Rose
This is a cottage garden favorite – and probably one of the most well known ‘cabbage’ type roses. We planted three varieties of Eden rose this spring- Eden, Eden Pink and Eden White- and they were incredible when they were first planted.
Unfortunately, the heat combined with shock after they were planted has left them a little less than pretty for the past month. We now see some new growth coming in – so hopefully they will start blooming again soon.
All Dressed Up Rose
These are blooming like crazy right now- this basket full is what I clipped just yesterday. And I am quite obsessed with their sweet smell and layers of ruffly petals. We planted these 8 rose bushes in April- and they have absolutely grown like weeds and put on so many buds. They have a sturdy stalk and build- which is much different than some of the others we have and they do seem to love the heat. They start out as a true pinky pink- and now are more faded to a blush pink after opening.
The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild
We recently planted 12 of these along the potting shed path. They are not blooming just yet- so I will do an update with them when they do. These are a David Austin rose and supposed to look just like peonies when blooming- which of course will be amazing.
New Dawn Rose
Another new rose to us- but well known and loved rose- New Dawn is a climber that has been loved in old fashioned and cottage garden for years. We added a couple climbers to the fence area in the front to encourage them to grown along the fence and fill that in more. Not blooming yet- but will share when they do.
Colette Rose
This is another well loved favorite. We bumped into just a couple of these cute little roses and decided to give them a try. Their blooms right now are quite small and they don’t have a ton of branch to cut- so think of them as a small or short bouquet kind of a rose.
Le Petite Prince Rose
Because I am all about layers of purples and pale pinks in the garden- I had to bring home a couple of Le Petite Prince. I found these in the garden section at Home Depot- and we planted them up by the potting shed. They are such a lovely pale shade of lavender- with almost a pink hue as well.
The purple rose in this larger arrangement are Le Petite Prince- the small blue & white mug is filled with Quicksilver roses.
This is from when we first brought them home from the store- you can see the brown edges on these blooms -probably from the crazy weather we were having since they haven’t seemed to have had any pests or fungus since.
QuickSilver Rose
To compliment the purples above- we also added 2 Quicksilver climbers to the same containers. These are stunning silvery purple roses that have layers and layers of ruffles.
White Roses
We have several but to be honest-I don’t know the names of them. And phew! That is a lot of roses- and we aren’t done yet. The goal is to have the area below the greenhouse be a large cutting garden- with lots of roses on repeat. So we are adding more this fall – I am waiting on a few of my favorite David Austins to come back in stock – but what other roses do you suggest for this area? I love whites, blush, purples and pale peach mostly- but I don’t think I have met a rose (or peony) that I didn’t like.
Up Next- I will share a little bit about caring for roses and what we have learned. Roses are not always the easiest- though some of ours have bloomed like crazy and we haven’t done anything with them- so who knows what the secret is. We have learned some tricks and tips for those pesky bugs- and keeping the deer from eating every.last.bloom when they are blooming. ( Use Liquid Fence)
Any specific questions? Leave me a note and I will try to answer them as well! Happy Friday favorites all.
I live First Prize_-large pink bloss. The first rose to bloom in my yard. And Tournament of Roses they put on quite a show from spring to late fall.
I am not familiar with that one- will take a peek!
Wow! I am amazed and impressed with the bounty and variety of roses you have. Thanks for detailing the names/ types. I live in Port Townsend…….PNW…..with our own mini heat wave this weekend! Have a few rosebushes in protected patio area. Would like to add some more….some of the ones you mentioned. Where do you order the David Austen roses? Keep posting these gorgeous inspiring garden blogs. Do u have an AirBnB in the cottage? Would love to visit. Enjoy that new granddaughter to bits. I,m sure we will see lots more pics of her.
Oh Courtney! Your meandering ROSE gardens are truly STUNNING and HAs such an upscale COTTAGE feel. I also called my grandfather “Gramps” and what a sweet story. ♥️ You mentioned that you have ivey. I would love to grow it for a ground cover in our shaded AREAs. but have been warned it will take over and grow up trees etc. Does yours stay fairly contained, or DO you have any regrets?
Our ivy has taken over on the cottage kitchen window area- but I love it. We pulled it back from the house and created a buffer in between so it could still climb and not damage the building. The ivy by the lion fountain has not taken over at all. I think it gets enough sun that it doesn’t grow as crazy as some areas.
I missed it..what do you suggest to deter deer…there were 23 in our neighbor”s yard recently…franki
It is called Liquid Fence. Smells terrible- but does the trick as long as you reapply when it rains or you water overhead or even just several times a week until the deer change their habit of walking through.
The main ingredient in Liquid fence is “putrescent egg solids.” I have saved a fortune over the last 20+ years making my own deer deterrent. I whip a whole egg in the blender with a small amount of water. (I usually add a garlic clove and/or some hot chili pepper flakes for good measure.) Pour the mixture through a strainer into a one-quart spray bottle, fill the bottle with tap water and then leave it in the garage for a few days. the mixture quickly develops the “essence of putrescence” and the deer won’t touch my roses.
Such pretty roses
You have some of the most amazing roses. ever! So pretty.
Very lovely! I bet they smell wonderful.
Courtney,
I love your roses. Eden has performed for me and it seems to grow no matter where I plant it. I have kept a list of your roses so that I can consider them when buying roses for my own garden.
Thanks so much for always sharing advice where gardens are concerned.
xo,
karen
Icebergs. Climbing and shrub, they re total workhorses! I live in Placerville Nd cut a bouquet for my christmas dinner table last year!
I look forward to your rose tips and advice. I have five climbing roses new to me this year. How do you train them to go up a trellis? Do you cut back the branches growing away from the trellis or tie them “In”? Thank you, Sonya
I’m going to bookmark this page so I can refer to it as I decide which other roses to add. Your garden is so beautiful! Do you have a staff that helps take care of your gardens, or do you and your husband do this all by yourselves! Also, do you have a resource for the teepee shaped willow trellis? Thank you so much!
My favorite white rose is pope John PAUL ii. the form is exquisite and it lasts a long time. I’m limited as to space so have to be particular in rose choices
I love them too. What fertilizer ?how often and insect control?
Your rose gardens are beautiful! I bought earth angel last year and so far it hasn’t produced many blooms. perhaps it needs more time in the direct sun? please let me know if you have any tips. i have a few other rose varieties and they seem to be doing well. i would love to read more about how you care for your roses, pruning, etc.
Beautiful roses and photography. We bought a 1970’s house with a 40 yr neglected garden. I call it my mystery garden as things just pop up. Many pink roses and sOme climbers have appeared. Its quite a fun woodland garden in the making. You and your photos are inspiratIonal. Now back to weeds and tree seedling that have taken over.
Soo beaUtiful i love all of them🥰
I have been looking to buy quick silver and seeing your blooms
I am ordering it
My FAVORITE white rose is my sombrEuil climbers
Your roses are BEAUTIFUL!
Absolutely stunning!! Any chance theRe might be a list of resources?
Your page is beautiful. I was just told about a climbing rose called Renae.
I’d like to plant a cecil bruner but then heard about this one.
I don’t know roses. I need a fast growing one for an arbor and have part sun/shade. Suggestions for San Francisco?
Your garden(s) are beautiful! I just bought 3 bareroot Earth Angels, but I am worried about them bleaching out in the sun (we are in Ga and the spot planned for them gets full sun, with very direct afternoon sun, so panicked and bought 3 Beverly Eleganz and am looking for a spot with a little more “protection” (shade) for the EAs. I also planted a couple of Eden climbers along a garden archway that gets some partial shade so hoping they won’t white out too much…. Have you found this to be an issues with your EAs, or am I overreacting?…
Hi Liz, We planted ours in an area that gets direct afternoon sun next to the greenhouse. I haven’t noticed the color fading too much on them but I do tend to cut them often to bring indoors.
Please address and show pics of the baskets your roses are Planted in.
Thanks
Mildred
Dear Courtney, I just ordered a The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild rose because I loved your description. It sounds so beautiful! My home is in Woodinville, WA, just outside of Seattle, and I hope my new rose does well here! I love your blog and photos very much; have both of your books. YOu are so inspiring! Thank you.
Your roses are gorgeous! I live in Central North Carolina and would like to know a white climbing rose that blooms from Spring to Fall?? Don’t want a rose to bloom one time and then just a bush. It will be in full sun.
New Dawn did horribly in Southern California. One bloom in ten years. The only total flop of my 100+ rose garden.
Hi Courtenay, i love Princess Charlene de Monaco. The best rose in my garden! Sorryabout the capitals. Not sure why they are appearing.
Your roses are beautiful! You must try peggy martin. It’s a beautiful pink climber and very hardy.
Your roses are so beautiful! It inspires me to add more to my garden. 🙂
It is so much fun to read your blog, Courtney, and be a part of a community with the same passion. Have you checked out Roses of Yesterday and Today? http://rosesofyesterday.com/
I recently planted a new variety of Delphinium, with lacy leaves, compact, with multiple stems and a beautiful blue flower, …in baskets and snail baited! They looked beautiful until a predator ate all the flowers down to the soil one night. One plant left, and my husband set up the Camera! Stay tuned.
Thirty years as a landscape designer, I have to say I have never had such a battle with critters and climate.