Gardening on a chalk-bed
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| 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 Rose, Veilchenblau 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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