Wednesday 1 February 2012

Gardening on a chalk bed

Gardening on a chalk-bed
Zephirine-drouhin, loved by the bees too


What I've learnt from over 10 years of seaside gardening, is that most plants will survive if given some care when planting, so lots of compost and plant food, and plenty of water. If they can last the first year, then they have a good chance of staying the distance. So I have some newly planted roses,  William Lobb Rose, the new Rhapsody in blue which is featured prominently at Wisley RHS,  Souvenir du Docteur Jamain Red RoseVeilchenblau and an established Zephirine-drouhin rose  and a very vigorous Seagull-Rambler-Rose. The ramblers and climbers have been here for over anywhere between 5-10 years, so I only hope that the new roses do just as well. 

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