tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post8057064785265327858..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Charles DarwinHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44444419171809398642013-06-01T22:49:12.649-07:002013-06-01T22:49:12.649-07:00Count me in! It's a beautiful rose! Thank yo...Count me in! It's a beautiful rose! Thank you for introducing a new one to me, Holly!Anastasia Abboudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461842616822341008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-86686471281976422852013-05-26T14:17:18.954-07:002013-05-26T14:17:18.954-07:00Oh, that could be a dangerous trip, Jane! It woul...Oh, that could be a dangerous trip, Jane! It would be both a blessing and a curse to live so close!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-64900471166875040292013-05-26T14:16:27.312-07:002013-05-26T14:16:27.312-07:00Cathy, if you're like me, you'll keep addi...Cathy, if you're like me, you'll keep adding to the list until you just have no more room to put another one! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67160806617389648342013-05-26T14:15:06.980-07:002013-05-26T14:15:06.980-07:00I think it's gorgeous, too! :)I think it's gorgeous, too! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56232069914786468852013-05-26T14:14:43.893-07:002013-05-26T14:14:43.893-07:00That is a consideration. In that case, though, on...That is a consideration. In that case, though, one could always "forget" its name! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-54434481096363934462013-05-26T14:14:00.675-07:002013-05-26T14:14:00.675-07:00Yes, this rose is in my garden. Roses do well her...Yes, this rose is in my garden. Roses do well here, so I have learned to love them.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44600346503013098022013-05-26T14:13:06.711-07:002013-05-26T14:13:06.711-07:00David Austin does put out some beautiful, old fash...David Austin does put out some beautiful, old fashioned looking roses!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-17311198413681147182013-05-26T14:12:34.196-07:002013-05-26T14:12:34.196-07:00I think most people that like yellow roses hate to...I think most people that like yellow roses hate to see them fade. But this one fades so much, it's like an entirely different color. I am beginning to understand about running out of room. It's hard not to try to squeeze just one more thing in!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-3841833657028305452013-05-26T14:10:14.021-07:002013-05-26T14:10:14.021-07:00Oh, so sorry, Nadezda. Some climates are just not...Oh, so sorry, Nadezda. Some climates are just not kind to roses. HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-18332985677201809082013-05-26T13:58:30.903-07:002013-05-26T13:58:30.903-07:00It does go well with a lot of pastels, and I like ...It does go well with a lot of pastels, and I like that the color is a bit of unexpected.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56910479762581496092013-05-26T13:57:41.782-07:002013-05-26T13:57:41.782-07:00:) Made me smile!:) Made me smile!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-17458900430357548802013-05-26T13:57:08.091-07:002013-05-26T13:57:08.091-07:00I do think it's a pretty rose. I'm actual...I do think it's a pretty rose. I'm actually not that fond of the name, but don't tell David Austin! ;)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38258600891066105632013-05-26T13:55:19.283-07:002013-05-26T13:55:19.283-07:00A cheer for Team Love! :)A cheer for Team Love! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-58975443652616772322013-05-26T13:54:57.012-07:002013-05-26T13:54:57.012-07:00The blooms are around 2-1/2 to 3". If they o...The blooms are around 2-1/2 to 3". If they opened up fully, they would be much bigger, there are so many petals! But they keep that rounded form, which I absolutely love.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-26644264054394159152013-05-26T11:09:14.262-07:002013-05-26T11:09:14.262-07:00To be as pretty as it is, It is quite resistant - ...To be as pretty as it is, It is quite resistant - but, of course, not bullet-proof. Most of the time, it looks very good, and even when it does get a case of blackspot, it's nothing like some of my other roses. But it does get it when the conditions are just right. I hope your Austins do well for you, and that they are tougher than you anticipate.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-48078161240577711072013-05-26T11:05:26.405-07:002013-05-26T11:05:26.405-07:00His catalog is very enticing! I completely unders...His catalog is very enticing! I completely understand about wanting them all!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-2643527874467944312013-05-24T11:25:17.940-07:002013-05-24T11:25:17.940-07:00I am a Rose-a-holic and feel a strong urge to grow...I am a Rose-a-holic and feel a strong urge to grow all the lovely English roses. I had not seen this one until I saw it on your header, Holley, and fell in love. Now I have to track it down and buy it ! We live about 2 hours away from the David Austin Rose Centre in Albrighton, Uk. I can feel an (expensive) visit coming on ...Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-75121293644682475422013-05-24T08:34:57.347-07:002013-05-24T08:34:57.347-07:00It's a superb colour - couldn't even begin...It's a superb colour - couldn't even begin to imagine hating it. It reminds me of those luscious double Brompton stocks in pale peach, white, pink and mauve - easily good enough to eat. I wish I didn't keep adding roses to my list of 'to buy'!Cathy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849922467924159839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-70110069703946079672013-05-24T04:51:52.729-07:002013-05-24T04:51:52.729-07:00I agree with everyone else...how can anyone hate t...I agree with everyone else...how can anyone hate this! Moi? Tiz gorjuss!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994279172996044439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-73148651652532734702013-05-24T04:18:00.139-07:002013-05-24T04:18:00.139-07:00How could you hate it??????? (Unless you were agai...How could you hate it??????? (Unless you were against evolution, when you might object to the name.)Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83011387412313740272013-05-24T00:28:50.053-07:002013-05-24T00:28:50.053-07:00i absolutely love those beauties........so u grow...i absolutely love those beauties........so u grow them in ur garden? webofbutterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996136729393653968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83358617796866859562013-05-23T16:40:34.527-07:002013-05-23T16:40:34.527-07:00I love your description "a rose that evolves&...I love your description "a rose that evolves" sounds very provocative. It looks (from your photos) old fashioned, luxurious and feminine!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-33391149789679701662013-05-23T12:44:25.338-07:002013-05-23T12:44:25.338-07:00The form of Darwin is beautiful! I think the colo...The form of Darwin is beautiful! I think the colors are interesting. But cream and white roses may be the colors that are not in most people's gardens. <br /><br />I would plant this one! (Just give me a bit more room in my city lot!)Sharrieboberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659931257459104972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-36445191313514978502013-05-23T11:58:14.963-07:002013-05-23T11:58:14.963-07:00Holley, lovely roses! I would like to grow them as...Holley, lovely roses! I would like to grow them as well. Unfortunately Austins are not hardy in our climate, it's very pity! Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-17898903639353346362013-05-23T11:47:52.865-07:002013-05-23T11:47:52.865-07:00I think it's the perfect color - almost neutra...I think it's the perfect color - almost neutral and goes with everything. Well, almost anything.Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.com