Thursday, May 13, 2010

Flowers on Friday ... Monsieur Paul Lede

There is so much blooming in the garden right now, I'm afraid that I may wear out my camera photographing it all.  One of the most photogenic roses I found this week was Monsieur Paul Lede, a climbing tea rose introduced in 1913.






These beautiful apricot roses, against the blue sky and the weathered concrete fence posts, made for a wonderful series of photos that afternoon.








When I planted this rose, I didn't realize that it was a climbing tea ... so, it's planted in the center of the border where a shrub would have been perfect.  To accomodate the 8-foot canes that Msr. Paul Lede produced last year, I gathered them up and flipped them over the fence.  This may not be a perfect solution, but it will have to do until I find a better place for it.








If you come this weekend during Open Garden on Sunday, Msr. Paul Lede will be here to greet you.



(written by Hartwood Roses.  Hartwood Roses blog.)
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