Cindi, glad you got home safe and sorry to here that you have been ill! Pneumonia is no joke!! Take care of yourself and don't over do it trying to get things in order again. I will leave giving advice on the fertilizing to the others closer to you. Here, I normally do my second fertilizing after the first flush which will probably be in about two/three weeks.
Looking forward to all your pics from your trip and especially Sangerhausen and Kordes!

Here a couple of grocery store minis that I planted in the garden - pics from today.
Got this one last year - Infinity bred by Rosa Eskelund of Roses Forever

Also last year - Princess of Infinity - Rosa Eskelund

This one has been potted since 2013 and over winters outside under a bunch of leaves - Belami Kordana
(it has gotten really potbound and should be planted out)

Really pretty.

Adobe Sunrise

I'll post the rest when my new isp is installed. Phone not cooperating. FYI, Adobe Sunrise is a new addition...

I'll lurk until I am up to speed again....

While I was deadheading, just as I was about to cut off this cluster of spent blooms, I noticed four (4!) frogs sleeping in them. The camera only shows one of them clearly, but I promise you there are four.

I am envious! I want frog-friendly roses.

I haven't seen any in my yard this year so far and haven't noticed any serenading either come to think of it.

My frogs are camping out in the Daylily blooms. They have a miniature pool all to themselves and a high lookout point. We ended up with another 2" rain this morning. The thunder and lightning were super intense. Winds were 60-70 mph. I expected to see limbs down, but so far, haven't found any major damage. The apple and peach trees were forcibly thinned, which makes critters happy. I'm finding peaches 100 yards from the tree!
I love this combination. Coral Drift blooms all summer, and Orange Rocket barberry has such dramatic color.

That is indeed a harmonious color combination - but I was hoping for pictures of frogs in Daylily blooms.

Hello,

I'm new to Rose forum. I live and grow roses in Vancouver, WA.
I will probably have all kinds of questions for you but I thought I would share some pics of my
hot Cocoa roses this year.





And here is a new to me rose rom my kids.
Birthday girl.
I have only had it three weeks shipped own root from heirloom roses.
Look at all those roses!

Jackie

zuzu said:While I was deadheading, just as I was about to cut off this cluster of spent blooms, I noticed four (4!) frogs sleeping in them. The camera only shows one of them clearly, but I promise you there are four.

How cute! And imagine the sensory delight of sleeping inside a rose bloom... some frogs have it good

Welcome, Jackie! I think you will like this forum - lots of friendly people and lots of rose expertise. Beautiful roses you have there.

Those Hot Cocoas are very eye-catching: Beautiful blooms and healthy foliage!

very eye-catching indeed! I love seeing group plantings of the same rose - it really makes a statement!

I don't have any - more of a 'collector' until I run out of space (still have some lawn though )

I am fortunate enough to live 10 minutes away from the Whetstone Park of Roses!

You are fortunate, indeed. What a beautiful place!

Welcome Jackie and what a burst of rich color that group of Hot Cocoa is!!

Jackie! Love that mass of Hot Cocoa, and Birthday Girl looks like a vigorous grower- beautiful!

cwhitt, what a wonderful park!

Well, it's Sunday evening again! Tomorrow back to the grindstone! Enjoying a wonderful evening after a rather hot day - 90F is hot for us - going through my photos from the last week and would like to share these.



The Fairy and Haka (terrible name) - Mind Games and Purple Tiger - Fellowship, Marie Curie and Amber Queen


My rose arch with Clematis (NOID) and Compassion - Paris Charme and White Symphony


A close-up of Compassion


Double Delight (finally a delight) - Schöne Koblenzerin - Alte Liebe


Wishing you all a 'rosy week'

Beautiful!

Oohhh, big time eye candy!