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Etoile de Hollande Climbing Rose

Tina33Tina33 Posts: 7
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I planted a EdH last year against a fence, tying into wires horizontally, and this year have quite a few buds that I'm pleased about. The ones that have opened the blooms seem to heavy for the branches and have no scent, is there a reason for this? Thanks for any info/advice.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,735

    It is a characteristic of Etoile de Holland that it has a drooping flower ... this works very well if grown over an arch or arbour ... perhaps not as good against a wall or fence.  

    It does have a glorious perfume but I  find that most roses need warm sunny weather to give their best perfume.  

    I'm surprised you have blooms already this year ... how lovely image

    Last edited: 26 April 2017 11:04:25

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  • pansyfacepansyface Posts: 21,524

    I TOO AM SURPRISED THAT YOU HAVE FLOWERS. WHERE, ROUGHLY, DO YOU LIVE?

    MY ENTIRE PLANT HAS GONE BLIND THIS YEAR.image I WISH I KNEW WHAT CAUSES THIS.

    Apophthegm -  a big word for a small thought.
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  • Tina33Tina33 Posts: 7

    Shame about the drooping flower, didn't say on the descriptions, I would have gone for another one had I known. I live in SE London and yes I'm surprised by the early blooms, from what I've read should be more June time!

  • pansyfacepansyface Posts: 21,524

    TRY BRINGING ONE INSIDE AND SEE IF THE WARMTH BRINGS THE PERFUME OUT.image

    Apophthegm -  a big word for a small thought.
    If you live in Derbyshire, as I do.
  • Tina33Tina33 Posts: 7

    That's a nice idea, I'll do that, thanks. 

  • patsyloupatsylou Posts: 2
    I've just moved my etoile into a small empty border-what would be nice to plant with it?
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