Friday, March 30, 2012

Oh, My!

Abraham Darby has only been in my garden for a couple of years.  He's stuck in the back, where I have to go behind the main rose garden to see him.  The plan is for him to eventually grow high enough as a climber to bloom over the other roses in another year or two.

Seeing a flash of color, I decided to travel back there to see if he was blooming.


Oh, my!  


Gorgeous.  Huge (every bloom is 3-1/2" across!).  Fragrant. 


So many petals stuffed into one bloom!


Don't look for me in the garden - this year I'm going to be behind the garden.  Enjoying Abe.  

Abraham Darby

Watch out, Tamora!  If you don't start blooming soon, Abraham Darby just might knock you off your throne as my favorite Austin rose.

I'm joining Chris at The Redneck Rosarian for Fill the Frame Fridays.
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  1. Sunray GardensMarch 30, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    That is surely a beauty. I'd be back there all the time just to look at that guy.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:15 AM

      I walk around my garden every day. The walk around behind the garden has now become part of my routine - just so I can see him!

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  2. JenniferMarch 30, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    This is a favourite Austin of mine as well. The poor thing in my garden has however, not been given enough room to flourish. Your pictures ( which are glorious by the way) have reminded me that I MUST get out there soon and move it to a better spot. Abraham Darby is too lovely a rose to have to suffer in such crowded conditions.

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:16 AM

      Good luck moving yours. I hope he takes off with more room. I can't imagine it not being a favorite - I had no idea this rose was going to be so gorgeous!

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  3. organicgardendreamsMarch 30, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Oh my gosh, Holley, your 'Abraham Darby' is beautiful! You got some great shots of him! It is so nice that the roses are blooming again, isn't it?
    Christina

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:17 AM

      Oh, it's fabulous. Not a lot flushing right now, but soon!

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  4. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    If only I could grow and maintain roses ... son of a ... Stunning blooms.

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:18 AM

      I think there's a rose for every garden! Surely there's a perfect rose for you, too! :)

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  5. c. JoyMarch 30, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    O please! This is just Garden Porn! ...and I'm having a serious case of rose envy. Beautiful post.

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:18 AM

      Garden Porn - you're right! But I had such a willing and sexy model! :)

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  6. The Redneck RosarianMarch 30, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I simply love this rose. such wonderful colors and charm. Thanks for joining in today!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:20 AM

      If this had been the first rose I had grown, I would have a garden filled with only Abe!

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  7. Vert NatureMarch 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    What a gorgeous one! I would love to have this kind of roses in my garden! Fabulous! 8)

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:20 AM

      He really is a pretty one. If you like lots of petals!

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  8. Lucy AbbottMarch 30, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    UNBELIEVABLE! Just absolutely gorgeous! Too beautiful for words…I’m speechless!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      That's exactly how I reacted when I walked back there and saw him!

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  9. spurgeMarch 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Such a beautiful shade of apricot, and what beautiful form! It looks unreal. I suppose it's fragrant as well?

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      Yes, it smells just like a rose should! Which is wonderful, because when you see it, you just have to take a sniff!

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  10. DewiMarch 30, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    This is so beautiful Holley!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      I am impressed with him. I hope he grows up in a hurry - I want to be able to see him from the front of the garden, not just the back!

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  11. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewMarch 30, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I love this one...what a gigantic bloom with fragrance...wow!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      I was amazed how big the blooms are. Purchasing roses is always a surprise. Rarely do I see a bloom on them before I put them in my garden. This was a wonderful surprise!

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  12. b-a-gMarch 30, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Never seen such a fluffy rose, it almost looks like a camellia!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM

      You're right! It does have a lot of petals like a camellia would. Some people might actually get some roses and camellias mixed up! ;)

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  13. LonaMarch 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Just Gorgeous!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    That looks amazing!

    Can I request a picture of the entire plant? I'd love to see what his "frame" is like.

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM

      I'm sorry I didn't post a bush shot. I've been trying to do that more often than not. For what it's worth, what I've read is that he is very bare on the bottom, so if you grow one, be sure to plant something in front to hide his legs. That's why I've got him growing as a climber behind some other roses (as soon as he gets old enough!). I hope that helps.

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  15. GigaMarch 30, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Twoja róża ma prześliczna kolor i niech się pnie wysoko. Pozdrawiam.*** Your rose has a lovely color and then let up. Yours.

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  16. Desert DwellerMarch 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Nice...my favorite thing about your blog and one in So Cal are your love for good roses. Perfect oasis plants in my area...just regular irrigation and pruning, since mildew, cold, and heat rarely a problem El Paso to Abq. Though I'm more into smaller, tighter rose blooms, that Abe is not shabby...and fragrance would push it over the edge into acceptability to me!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 4:12 PM

      I'm surprised more people don't grow roses in the desert. But I guess that irrigation part could become costly. However, roses on patios in pots sounds like a wonderful compromise.

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  17. AnnieMarch 30, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Abraham Darby is one of.my absolute favourites SENSATIONAL!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 30, 2012 at 4:13 PM

      I think he just became one of my top favorites, too!

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  18. MashaMarch 30, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Wow, those pictures make me want to buy it all over again! Mine was not a great rose, but I am glad yours looks so fantastic.

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 31, 2012 at 10:01 AM

      Sorry yours was not a great rose. I think hiding mine behind other roses may turn out to be the best plan for this rose!

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  19. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 30, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Abe Darby is a keeper, Holley... Gorgeous!!!!

    Can you believe that we have an Iris in bloom today? AND--it's only March 30.... Goodness!!!!

    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 31, 2012 at 10:01 AM

      And iris in bloom! I love when they bloom! I always think spring must really be here when the irises bloom. I hope spring has found your place early.

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  20. Pura VidaMarch 31, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Oh my indeed a must have

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 31, 2012 at 10:02 AM

      I think so, too. I wouldn't mind have several of these!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I am so envious! Roses already? Mine have barely broken bud! What a joy it must be to have them so early and for so long a season!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 31, 2012 at 10:03 AM

      Oh, yes - roses! That's why I have so many - they bloom all summer, and summers are very long here!

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  22. KarenMarch 31, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Holley, I can see why you'll be spending time admiring this beauty, wow! Your roses are just amazing, I can almost smell their fragrance from here.

    Have a great weekend!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 31, 2012 at 10:05 AM

      I think summer will be coming soon this year! I kept thinking I should cut off some of the blooms for in the house, but never got out there with scissors.

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  23. sweetbayMarch 31, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    That is one gorgeous rose!!

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 31, 2012 at 10:05 AM

      I think so, too! I'm very happy with him so far.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    How can one have a favorite Austin rose?

    One thing for sure.... the ones I have wonderful fragrance.

    I just wish there was a way to photograph my roses in HIGH SPRING bloom without the weeds showing?

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    1. HolleyGardenMarch 31, 2012 at 10:08 AM

      Just photograph the roses - no one cares about the weeds! Everyone that gardens knows the weeds are just a part of the garden. :)

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  25. Glimpses of GloryMarch 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Stunning...sigh...envy...
    pulling out the Davids' catalogue to drool and dream

    glimpsesofglory-karen.blogspot.com/

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  26. Bumble Lush GardenMarch 31, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    What a beautiful bloom. Lovely pictures too.

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  27. Donna@GWGTMarch 31, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful rose in that coral color. It is big and full too.

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  28. MeghanMarch 31, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Just drop dead gorgeous! I have always wanted to try Austin roses but just not sure which would be the right one for my climate. I am afraid they would either ball or black spot or both in my area. I would love a garden filled with just that rose too!

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    1. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 7:16 AM

      Some of the Austins do better than others. I hope you can find one that would do well in your area. They are lovely.

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  29. Cottage DomeMarch 31, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Yes Yes Yes - Abraham Darby does smells heavenly! Such beautiful pictures. Mine are in the bud stage.

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    1. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 7:17 AM

      Oh, enjoy yours! It's amazing that the buds can hold all those petals!

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  30. HELENEMarch 31, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    What a handsome fella! I have serious rose-withdrawals at the moment, as I cut down all my roses 4 weeks ago. Not too long to go now before my first ones are in bud, but this time of year is the only time I don't have roses.

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    1. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 7:18 AM

      What a great growing season you have! We don't have any blooms in winter, and most go dormant in our very hot summers, too. I would love to have roses year round!

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  31. The Sage ButterflyMarch 31, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    This is a lovely rose, one of which I am not familiar. The depth and abundance of petals is amazing...and I love the color. I can see why you would want to hang out with Abe....just beautiful! Thanks for introducing me to this lovely variety.

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    1. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      I was amazed at the abundance of petals, too. I wasn't expecting the blooms to be so big! So nice to not be disappointed with a rose when you buy them bloom sight unseen.

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  32. Rosie@leavesnbloomApril 1, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    I grow this one aswell though I'm about to prune out some of the dead wood tommorrow. He flowers for such a long time in my garden and normally can cope with the early frosts aswell.......blooms the size of saucers too!

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    1. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 7:21 AM

      Sounds wonderful about the early frosts. Maybe he'll bloom for me well into the winter here!

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  33. WallyApril 1, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, what a lovely colour.

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    1. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 7:22 AM

      I love that peachy color. It's always been a favorite color of mine.

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  34. The Gardening BlogApril 2, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Oh how beautiful!! The salmon colour and the shape is so delicate! A wonderful addition to any garden.

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    1. HolleyGardenApril 2, 2012 at 7:23 AM

      I can't wait for him to grow a bit so I can see him over the other roses!

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  35. RoseApril 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    what a wonderful collection of roses you've got there! They're simply gorgeous! Thank you for sharing them with us!

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