tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post3672036011934714606..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Innocencia VigorosaHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-72578316587467814092013-09-03T11:10:07.618-07:002013-09-03T11:10:07.618-07:00I think an addition of a white rose would be wonde...I think an addition of a white rose would be wonderful. And some evergreens would help give it some structure and form in the winter. I bet you could find some evergreens that bloom white, too! Your white garden sounds lovely.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38398546829469553682013-08-31T08:07:52.189-07:002013-08-31T08:07:52.189-07:00And it is hardy to zone 5. I have thought about a...And it is hardy to zone 5. I have thought about adding white roses to my white garden. It is a hodge podge and needs some more form and evergreens with white roses I think...thanks for the recommendation for this rose.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70370788616751409082013-08-29T08:14:43.341-07:002013-08-29T08:14:43.341-07:00I'm not certain if I will attend or not, but t...I'm not certain if I will attend or not, but thanks so much for reminding me! I'm putting it on my calendar! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-82742838753072880222013-08-29T07:49:51.342-07:002013-08-29T07:49:51.342-07:00I recently picked up Sugar Moon from Chamblee'...I recently picked up Sugar Moon from Chamblee's. It's white, upright and has a lovely, lovely scent. I like upright roses--my plan is to always plant more! <br /><br />Do you have on your schedule to attend the Rose Celebration at Farmer's Branch? I don't know if I can post a link here but you can always search it. The slate of speakers is fantastic!Sharrieboberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659931257459104972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-26979871984435048242013-08-29T06:27:50.990-07:002013-08-29T06:27:50.990-07:00haha - I look at plant shopping as an adventure! ...haha - I look at plant shopping as an adventure! :) I have been known to get some really bad plants, but they don't last long in my non-pampering environment!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-51920617685084346562013-08-29T06:26:12.081-07:002013-08-29T06:26:12.081-07:00Our winters are mild, but our summers are too hot ...Our winters are mild, but our summers are too hot for blackspot. Still, that is the one disease resistance I look for first in a rose! HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-6928821566328214002013-08-29T06:24:27.882-07:002013-08-29T06:24:27.882-07:00It's amazing how many buds this rose produces!...It's amazing how many buds this rose produces!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-72797461424803417682013-08-29T06:24:09.248-07:002013-08-29T06:24:09.248-07:00I always wanted Marie Daly, but I don't have t...I always wanted Marie Daly, but I don't have this rose. Maybe one day. Right now, I'm beginning to run out of room for more roses! Gasp! ;)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-58461974829779037622013-08-29T06:23:06.926-07:002013-08-29T06:23:06.926-07:00I've been meaning to do a post on this rose fo...I've been meaning to do a post on this rose for a while. Every time I walk by, there are an abundance of blooms to see!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60327681421772109552013-08-29T06:22:04.071-07:002013-08-29T06:22:04.071-07:00The gold stamens really add a touch of beauty that...The gold stamens really add a touch of beauty that would be lost without them! They make the rose positively glow!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-20697611755195076792013-08-29T06:19:27.970-07:002013-08-29T06:19:27.970-07:00Honestly, I have quit buying more roses because of...Honestly, I have quit buying more roses because of it, too. I'm just waiting for my garden to get hit, as I know it's just a matter of time. I'm hoping it will just pass through then we won't see any more of it. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91516130037723009172013-08-29T06:16:43.880-07:002013-08-29T06:16:43.880-07:00I think she is, too! :)I think she is, too! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70341126178681819922013-08-29T06:16:21.510-07:002013-08-29T06:16:21.510-07:00No, but maybe I'll do one this spring. I'...No, but maybe I'll do one this spring. I've always had a difficult time trying to compose a post because I have so many different classes of roses, and I prune them differently. Every time I go to write a post about it, I get bogged down in details. But I'll keep trying to get get my thoughts down in an organized manner!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-40207714661672746082013-08-29T06:14:23.081-07:002013-08-29T06:14:23.081-07:00She is all those things! A nice combination to ha...She is all those things! A nice combination to have!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-6431364503375431172013-08-29T06:13:53.114-07:002013-08-29T06:13:53.114-07:00Sometimes it's hard to find roses that don'...Sometimes it's hard to find roses that don't get to be monsters! This is a nice choice for a small space.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-20436161493436024202013-08-29T06:13:16.836-07:002013-08-29T06:13:16.836-07:00I do think it's a lovely rose! :)I do think it's a lovely rose! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-50746338200401658962013-08-29T06:12:54.944-07:002013-08-29T06:12:54.944-07:00I think you'll like it! I especially love its...I think you'll like it! I especially love its small size.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-62264878217980020782013-08-29T06:11:41.182-07:002013-08-29T06:11:41.182-07:00Mine are in full sun - and in Texas, that means it...Mine are in full sun - and in Texas, that means it really, really likes the sun! :OHolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-43967099009097802432013-08-29T06:11:01.365-07:002013-08-29T06:11:01.365-07:00I agree with you. Just enough petals to make it i...I agree with you. Just enough petals to make it interesting, but I love the way it's open to reveal those pretty stamens.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59055934854461375302013-08-29T06:10:09.271-07:002013-08-29T06:10:09.271-07:00Yes, it's not a frilly rose, but one that is d...Yes, it's not a frilly rose, but one that is definitely cheerful. I have been pleasantly surprised by its performance.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67739212474684661522013-08-29T06:08:49.695-07:002013-08-29T06:08:49.695-07:00I don't think I've ever had a rose with so...I don't think I've ever had a rose with so many blooms all at once. The number of buds on each stem is incredible.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-63875275944509508322013-08-29T06:07:52.759-07:002013-08-29T06:07:52.759-07:00You are right. These are planted near the moonflo...You are right. These are planted near the moonflower vine, so I really should take more evening walks out there to admire them.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-28513954752155914312013-08-29T06:07:01.250-07:002013-08-29T06:07:01.250-07:00I forgot to mention scent, because it has just a v...I forgot to mention scent, because it has just a very slight one. Nothing really to write home about! But I adore its blooms anyway.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-27848433627434579212013-08-29T06:04:52.956-07:002013-08-29T06:04:52.956-07:00It almost glows, doesn't it? :)It almost glows, doesn't it? :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-11164517136770034532013-08-28T23:14:12.237-07:002013-08-28T23:14:12.237-07:00Lovely blooms and a lot of bang for the buck. Gla...Lovely blooms and a lot of bang for the buck. Glad to see I'm not the only one who shops for plants like that! Jeanninegardenenvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183468651416567720noreply@blogger.com