tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post2828295464154107287..comments2024-03-05T09:10:31.164+00:00Comments on Coulda Shoulda Woulda: David Austin Roses and their Other Collections at the Chelsea FlowerShowCoulda shoulda wouldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-474822049094422182014-05-28T03:53:44.047+01:002014-05-28T03:53:44.047+01:00Roses...old fashioned! I hope not. I am not much ...Roses...old fashioned! I hope not. I am not much good at growing my own roses but I love to go to rose gardens to enjoy the fragrance and colours. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-66282011056720907672014-05-27T16:09:06.927+01:002014-05-27T16:09:06.927+01:00@Kim and Anon - I hope you make it too very soon!
...@Kim and Anon - I hope you make it too very soon!<br /><br />@FSteph - if I can grow roses then anyone can!!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-64816348364570045642014-05-27T13:15:14.527+01:002014-05-27T13:15:14.527+01:00Thank you for sharing your lovely photos. Hopeful...Thank you for sharing your lovely photos. Hopefully I will see the Chelsea Flower Show in person one day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-14303364108087370002014-05-27T07:48:01.170+01:002014-05-27T07:48:01.170+01:00They are so beautiful! I have bought one David Aus...They are so beautiful! I have bought one David Austin rose for my garden, and being a complete novice, I really hope I will be able to make it blossom to its best.LecomptoirdeStephanie (FunkySteph)http://funkysteph.canalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-51170956883771358982014-05-26T20:05:53.886+01:002014-05-26T20:05:53.886+01:00Naomi, Loved seeing this! Beautiful roses. I have ...Naomi, Loved seeing this! Beautiful roses. I have a few David Austens and they are worth it. I had no idea about the china. It's very pretty too. Love to get to the Chelsea flower show one day...<br />x Kimkim at northerncalstyle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12710545630442890027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-25149841013472293052014-05-26T16:55:00.547+01:002014-05-26T16:55:00.547+01:00Sorry, I thought there was something wrong. My mis...Sorry, I thought there was something wrong. My mistake. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-56172821117964457472014-05-26T16:20:44.695+01:002014-05-26T16:20:44.695+01:00Thanks @FF - one more post to come!
@JLHattat - I...Thanks @FF - one more post to come!<br /><br />@JLHattat - I need to visit the nurseries - even in the pictures they look divine. But yes I did notice some stems didn't seem to handle the weight of the flower so well which meant actual gardening...<br /><br />@Marsha - I only stumbled on the rose thing and now I must admit I can't imagine not growing them bc they are sooo easy! I can't tell you how strong they are. Thanks for coming by xxCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-58791339959536009942014-05-26T16:18:31.941+01:002014-05-26T16:18:31.941+01:00@Jennifer - maybe it is the climate here but my ro...@Jennifer - maybe it is the climate here but my roses just do their own thing and i just stay out of the way!! ;) x<br /><br />@Pam - very true about picking a color but I think it is a mood thing and season thing dont you think?<br /><br />@Tiffany rose - how apt you are here!! There is something about roses here. They just thrive for some reason. And yes they are available in the states and in Canada. While it is nice to have a few cuttings in the house I love a random planting too. I used to love romance by RL bc of the rose scent!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-85873353443709729522014-05-26T14:53:56.878+01:002014-05-26T14:53:56.878+01:00Loved reading this. I am only just now (at long l...Loved reading this. I am only just now (at long last) beginning my rose growing. I know, I know. I think I have just learned to appreciate them and realize how easy it is to grow them. So enjoyed reading this post.<br />I have learned something today. xx'sSplenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-78581139251172069062014-05-26T13:39:58.126+01:002014-05-26T13:39:58.126+01:00Hello Naomi,
In our gardening days we lived quite...Hello Naomi,<br /><br />In our gardening days we lived quite close to the nurseries of David Austin so we saw and grew many of their Rose varieties. They do indeed produce a remarkable range of Roses in a rainbow of colours and of widely differing forms. We particularly like their 'old fashioned' varieties. However, it is important to bear in mind that some types have very large flower heads on weak stems so they do not hold up very well. Graham Stuart Thomas is a particular case in point. So, one needs to choose with care in order to have a fabulous Rose with delicious scent and that holds its head up!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-82065993372045157102014-05-26T12:24:32.912+01:002014-05-26T12:24:32.912+01:00LUFF your CFS posts! so gorgeous! xLUFF your CFS posts! so gorgeous! xFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-89706638981274497372014-05-26T06:46:49.348+01:002014-05-26T06:46:49.348+01:00Oh I've been deprived having never been up clo...Oh I've been deprived having never been up close and personal with English roses let alone DA roses! Very excited to learn they are available in the U.S. so may add some one of these days. Thanks for bringing the show to us. Now if only we can get the scent ... :)tiffany rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105832290440620053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-78125784600181791332014-05-26T02:37:09.031+01:002014-05-26T02:37:09.031+01:00These roses are so beautiful! It is hard to pick ...These roses are so beautiful! It is hard to pick a favorite color...thanks for sharing them with us!Pam @ over50feeling40https://www.blogger.com/profile/15271159201006142602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-29431829951697945782014-05-26T00:16:50.251+01:002014-05-26T00:16:50.251+01:00Gorgeous roses!! I have zero luck growing roses, b...Gorgeous roses!! I have zero luck growing roses, but if I could, I'd try the David Austin's. Stunning. Enjoy your evening. xoJenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-45971484731416682052014-05-25T20:58:33.656+01:002014-05-25T20:58:33.656+01:00Thankfully I just clicked bc I didn't get it a...Thankfully I just clicked bc I didn't get it at first!!<br /><br />He must be bored and tinkering ;)Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-5436666056249843722014-05-25T20:14:38.655+01:002014-05-25T20:14:38.655+01:00CSW what's with the purple blog in Chicago?CSW what's with the purple blog in Chicago?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-33880285617958305912014-05-25T20:05:17.946+01:002014-05-25T20:05:17.946+01:00There weren't as many roses stands as one migh...There weren't as many roses stands as one might think - there was DA and Peter Beale. But the pale pink was perfect. I used to have one that color but it died and I still miss it. You must remember to book a few months ahead to secure tickets so put it in your diary next year miss b!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-4650489148480467282014-05-25T20:04:00.437+01:002014-05-25T20:04:00.437+01:00Some of them are practically peonies and so big th...Some of them are practically peonies and so big that the stem feels like it is drooping from the weight. You do have to go because the crowd are also so knowledgeable and polite even though it is such a crowd and it is fun to overhear conversations!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-89488847782156482112014-05-25T20:02:45.629+01:002014-05-25T20:02:45.629+01:00You must remember that you have to get tickets mon...You must remember that you have to get tickets month in advance. The show always sells out. Even people who aren't regular gardeners like me tend to go as well. I would make sure you take several hours and if you are really into it then it is a day's worth. I was away for my rose's first bloom so this made up for that!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-90475996060984234852014-05-25T20:01:12.021+01:002014-05-25T20:01:12.021+01:00Funny because I also remember thinking they were n...Funny because I also remember thinking they were not modern in my twenties but then slowly you realize they are a classic. But I am not too picky and see beauty in each rose. I am going through a real apricot rose phase at the mo. But I could imagine you more of a tulip or orchid girl! xxCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-80886369572255232652014-05-25T19:59:53.080+01:002014-05-25T19:59:53.080+01:00I would like my house covered in climbing roses in...I would like my house covered in climbing roses in an ideal world!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-38678385779142364272014-05-25T19:59:31.415+01:002014-05-25T19:59:31.415+01:00The crowd was bigger this year...It was tough and ...The crowd was bigger this year...It was tough and the walks were slow. But there doesn't seem to be a good time other than the invite only day which I doubt I will get! I love dark roses - my other ones are red/black and looks great individually - those one aren't team players!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-73782704796113107712014-05-25T19:58:14.631+01:002014-05-25T19:58:14.631+01:00Funny enough each rose really did have its own sce...Funny enough each rose really did have its own scent and the scent wasn't overpowering and I was confused why I wasn't hit by a strong perfume but they still smelled lovely up close thankfully.Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-47963628580810066342014-05-25T19:57:12.345+01:002014-05-25T19:57:12.345+01:00Doesn't it look so good clumped up in a jumble...Doesn't it look so good clumped up in a jumble? Is the reason it takes several years to get to Australia because of plant immigration laws? Apparently my climber I have which was a gift from a neighbour is a DA but I don't know which one exactly but it does so well even with my gardening skills. I am glad you enjoyed the pics - I would have tried to get better but my camera doesn't do close ups very well...xxCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-3641478884684177862014-05-25T19:55:33.414+01:002014-05-25T19:55:33.414+01:00Lisa - I am sure that the Cali weather and light g...Lisa - I am sure that the Cali weather and light gloss over a less than green thumb but I would be most curious to see what they look like anyway!<br /><br />@Fab Spot - glad you liked it!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.com