tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post1395977790768759979..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: A Late BloomerHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-63998268677156057712013-11-06T11:29:21.107-08:002013-11-06T11:29:21.107-08:00For years, I just averted my eyes when I walked by...For years, I just averted my eyes when I walked by. But now I think she will become one of my favorite roses!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-71168460097441416592013-11-03T15:37:16.267-08:002013-11-03T15:37:16.267-08:00Holley what a great lesson to never give up and gi...Holley what a great lesson to never give up and give those blooms (and people) a chance.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-55215680653673753542013-10-31T13:28:36.893-07:002013-10-31T13:28:36.893-07:00Sometimes they mature a little slower than we like...Sometimes they mature a little slower than we like! They really are individuals, just like people!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-76636015109731254272013-10-30T14:46:04.717-07:002013-10-30T14:46:04.717-07:00Lovely, and a very welcome reminder that sometimes...Lovely, and a very welcome reminder that sometimes we need to exersise patience with the plants we put in our gardens for them to show what they are truly made of!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-12208469215740296012013-10-29T17:10:32.658-07:002013-10-29T17:10:32.658-07:00Yes, I believe she is paying me back - and I think...Yes, I believe she is paying me back - and I think I will get lots more than I gave!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59677443615684941932013-10-29T17:05:52.119-07:002013-10-29T17:05:52.119-07:00Must be where that saying was started - in the gar...Must be where that saying was started - in the garden! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-25920651654019888912013-10-29T17:05:06.877-07:002013-10-29T17:05:06.877-07:00I do think old roses need much more time than any ...I do think old roses need much more time than any other plant. I hope your roses stop struggling soon. It's always so discouraging to see them struggle. But, don't give up! They just may surprise you!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91011067079703791632013-10-29T17:00:57.151-07:002013-10-29T17:00:57.151-07:00I think sometimes we forget that plants do need ti...I think sometimes we forget that plants do need time - sometimes more time than we realize! If you would have asked me about this rose a couple of years ago, I wouldn't have had much good to say about it, all due to my impatient human nature!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-76563704317014147742013-10-29T16:57:52.558-07:002013-10-29T16:57:52.558-07:00I don't know all the names of my roses, either...I don't know all the names of my roses, either. And others I have to look up every time. But some are like old friends - I know them by name. Identifying roses through pictures, though, can be very difficult. There are so many different roses out there!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-20537783272807300262013-10-29T16:48:47.860-07:002013-10-29T16:48:47.860-07:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89612343675960515752013-10-29T16:47:32.710-07:002013-10-29T16:47:32.710-07:00I do the see-saw thing, too. Usually, I give them...I do the see-saw thing, too. Usually, I give them more time - I have a hard time getting rid of any plant!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-55166340313031256122013-10-29T16:46:43.326-07:002013-10-29T16:46:43.326-07:00Yes, wait, wait, and then wait a little longer! T...Yes, wait, wait, and then wait a little longer! They are like people - they grow through a very awkward adolescent stage before they fill out and grow into what you expect.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-20700141881634183642013-10-29T16:45:43.514-07:002013-10-29T16:45:43.514-07:00Isn't it interesting how people change through...Isn't it interesting how people change through the years? I have been very surprised by the way some of my high school friends have changed.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-80775350885298541102013-10-29T16:44:47.919-07:002013-10-29T16:44:47.919-07:00I am so glad I gave her the time she needed. I lo...I am so glad I gave her the time she needed. I love her sweet blooms, and I can tell she is going to get better and better as time goes by.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-27985012566655101802013-10-29T11:10:12.464-07:002013-10-29T11:10:12.464-07:00It's fun to cheer on the underdog, because oft...It's fun to cheer on the underdog, because often the underdog ends up thriving when others fail. Life and the balance of nature are fascinating, and good for you that you didn't give up on Safrano! Now she's paying you back for your patience and loving care.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-35593480846658140582013-10-29T05:38:02.653-07:002013-10-29T05:38:02.653-07:00A sweet story and a perfect post to go with it. Pa...A sweet story and a perfect post to go with it. Patience is a virtue a good gardener masters. Well done!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60094584970114169262013-10-29T03:47:23.433-07:002013-10-29T03:47:23.433-07:00You've given me hope for some of my own roses ...You've given me hope for some of my own roses that are struggling a bit having been in the ground for only a year - I'd never had that experience with old roses before. But I guess I was just lucky in the past. After reading your story about Safrano, there may be hope yet!Cathy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849922467924159839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-1662487885236047222013-10-29T03:00:27.339-07:002013-10-29T03:00:27.339-07:00This is a case of patience paying off for you. She...This is a case of patience paying off for you. She is a beauty and one that has been well worth the wait. I do try to give things numerous years if it's something I really want.<br />Cher<a href="http://sunraygardening.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Sunray Gardens</a><br />Sunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-43658468321664124162013-10-28T22:38:53.703-07:002013-10-28T22:38:53.703-07:00You know a lot of think about rose. I have so many...You know a lot of think about rose. I have so many rose, and I haven't know all of their name yet. Maybe next time, you can help me to identify them. Thank you for sharingEndah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-9323264178953889862013-10-28T19:19:22.995-07:002013-10-28T19:19:22.995-07:00I enjoyed your comparison of two types of late blo...I enjoyed your comparison of two types of late bloomers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-59765170141834501242013-10-28T17:52:46.966-07:002013-10-28T17:52:46.966-07:00Lovely story, Holley. I am always torn between thi...Lovely story, Holley. I am always torn between thinking I should get rid of plants that don't perform after a few years, and wanting to keep giving them more chances. I see-saw from one attitude to the other. In this case, patience paid off beautifully.Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627975259420138572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67703595408042706892013-10-28T17:25:04.264-07:002013-10-28T17:25:04.264-07:00Safrano is lovely. I don't know if I would ha...Safrano is lovely. I don't know if I would have the patience. I have some small starts of Tea roses. I'll have to remember to wait... and wait some more!Sharrieboberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659931257459104972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-14184518621547061642013-10-28T16:24:58.642-07:002013-10-28T16:24:58.642-07:00I like the way you paralleled this plant with a la...I like the way you paralleled this plant with a late blooming high school pal you've seen just recently. Brings back memories here too. High School can be a cruel time especially for late bloomers but yes, funny how people can change in time. Some are late bloomers whilst some of those who bloomed early then are well...Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-29116729529556689722013-10-28T15:57:20.098-07:002013-10-28T15:57:20.098-07:00Safrano, as you have discovered, needs time and pa...Safrano, as you have discovered, needs time and patience for her to come into her own. She is a VERY long-lived rose ... some of the oldest roses at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond are Safrano, with huge trunks. There are lots of Tea roses that are showy and draw your attention ... Safrano is a quiet presence, so simple and beautiful. I will never be without it. Glad you have fallen in love Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-12646996262823671532013-10-28T14:50:07.104-07:002013-10-28T14:50:07.104-07:00I wondered for a few years if I should get rid of ...I wondered for a few years if I should get rid of her. I guess my laziness saved her! ;)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com