Summer is almost upon us and in our region means often heatwave, dry and harsh conditions. I know we aren't ideally suited to some plantings but while I do like many native plants, having been brought up around only those which grow happily in the wild, I have a very romantic idea of gardens and relentlessly pursue the option to grow stunning varieties less suited to our conditions.
Our climate is considered more Mediterranean - mild winters and hot, dry
summers. We have managed to cultivate a beautiful garden in progress -
I choose and create the design of the garden and it would be nothing
without my husband's back breaking labour - thankfully he loves to get
dirty and feels more 'grounded' after a day's work in the garden. Makes
for a great partnership ...
This gorgeous climbing rose is one of my favourites - Pierre de Ronsard.
It's a wonderfully showy climber with cabbage like flowers. The roses are cream going through to a busy cluster of petals from pink through to carmine. It has the most gorgeous fragrance and to me is the epitome of old fashioned romance and elegance.
It's a wonderfully showy climber with cabbage like flowers. The roses are cream going through to a busy cluster of petals from pink through to carmine. It has the most gorgeous fragrance and to me is the epitome of old fashioned romance and elegance.
I took these photos of our climbing rose 'Pierre de Ronsard' knowing full well that soon we will get a hot blast of summer and sadly the petals will brown and the flowers will be short-lived.But for a brief shining moment I can enjoy this beautiful rose before our hot sun and raging easterlies blow them all over our garden ....
Au revoir!