Friday, June 5, 2015

The Incomparable "Graham Thomas"

rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
 ...The rose, that is, although I owe a great deal of inspiration to books by the man himself.  But for today, the rose "Graham Thomas" is finally coming into its first full flush of bloom so here is a celebration in photographs.
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose

rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
Need I say more!
rose "Graham Thomas", amy myers photography, David Austin rose
Weather Diary: Mostly cloudy; High: 93 F (34 C)/Low 72 F (22 C)

14 comments:

  1. φωτογραφικη…..χρωματικη μαγεια!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    αγγελικη

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  2. It is growing near a big heap of lantana, which makes for fun colour work! Thank you so much, dear Aggeliki!! Happy weekend :)

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    1. Thanks, Kris! btw, this variety enjoys a grand reputation for growing big and beautiful in So Cal. My cousin's (in San Diego) must be around 8 - 10 ft tall... ;-)

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  4. Beautiful Amy. How do you grow such pristine roses in that heat?
    Many thanks for the list of poisonous plants, it's fab. I shall be doing more research now, you may well see more than one of them appear! It's a pity it doesn't include roses, the squirrels have now taken to eating the buds!!! :(

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    1. I do hope the list is of use, Jessica :) We're having some trouble with rabbits and rosebuds here; I used to sprinkle ground hot pepper on the leaves, but it only works sometimes...
      Many roses have a quite a history in the dry, warm climates - the gardens of the Alhambra, the courtyards of old Bokhara... The lack of moisture-borne diseases is a big benefit, and I don't think they object to the heat itself so much as one would expect. I think the intensity of the sunlight is probably the biggest threat, and that can be controlled by providing shade, which I hope to get some more of as time goes on!

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  5. So beautiful - the roses certainly love the desert air. Yours are always perfect!

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    1. Thanks so much, Matt! Such a kind remark, but of course I haven't shown the rabbit-nibbled blooms... :( It does seem like dry air and moisture at the roots keeps them happy!

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  6. I just hope my GT looks as good as yours when it finally flowers Amy. Your photography really shows it off wonderfully.

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    1. It surely will, Angie. I had half-forgotten what a fantastic rose this is... :)

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  7. A stunningly beautiful, even the camera feels attracted by her charms ... :)
    Great start to the week, Amy.

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    1. This rose is a superb model for the camera - such gentle colours and perfect from any angle. ;-) Thank you and happy new week, my friend!

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    2. This rose is a superb model for the camera - such gentle colours and perfect from any angle. ;-) Thank you and happy new week, my friend!

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    3. This rose is a superb model for the camera - such gentle colours and perfect from any angle. ;-) Thank you and happy new week, my friend!

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