Daisy, I have that one (haven't seen it bloom yet), but this one is Clematis viticella 'Princess Diana'. It bloomed last year (first year), too. Thanks for your good words. It IS more interesting when we're "involved" at the beginning, isn't it? Love your Columbia Climber. You gave us just a little glimpse of your garden - very lovely. I can see why you retired there. Krista, thank you, and how cool that dianthus is good in two such diverse places. Florence, thank you for liking my house and garden. I hope the neighbors have positive feelings about it. Sometimes it just looks so messy. Ronda, interesting about the effect of black & white. I wish my camera had more resolution so there would be more detail in the bushes. A better camera is on my birthday wish list. Thank you for liking my garden. Sherry Here is a link that might be useful: If only sweat were irrigation...

According to HMF, Full Moon Rising is yellow sport of Polka. It should have all the excellent characteristics of its' parent.

Well, the three I picked for the $4 sale were actually out of stock, so guess what. I tried again. I'm happy with my choices. Hopefully, they'll be happy here. Anyone grow them? Mme Scipion Cochet - size in the south? Full Moon Rising - gorgeous pics, hopefully healthy Princesse de Nassau - sounds very healthy and fragrant! If she can tolerate some shade & late sun, I think I'll espalier her on my garage wall at the front entry. Sherry

Today my future DIL reported that she saw a squirrel running along the top of the fence with a red rose in its mouth. The only red one I could think of was Polonaise, and sure enough the new bloom I saw this morning was gone. As we walked further in the garden past Louis Philippe, DIL said "maybe it was this one." I said no, his canes won't support a squirrel and there are no flowers near the fence. Then she went to the spot where she saw him drop it. Turned out to be LP. As I walked back to Polonaise, I noticed several bare pedunkles!! I guess it's time for the hardware cloth. I don't like squirrels! Sherry