Going to plant fares, I must admit brings as much joy to me now as going to the local sweet shop when I was growing up - the only difference is most plants are more expensive!! I console myself that creating a nice garden will of course always add value to your property...Last weekend we visited the Jardin d'Eau (a nursery as well as a beautiful garden) near to Plelan le Petit in rural Brittany - once a year in the middle of June they have an open weekend with a good variety of people exhibiting their plants and garden related wares - it's a lovely garden to walk around with plenty to see including their great selection of aquatic plants and ideas of how to include even a small water feature into your garden. To conclude - finish off your visit with a French Crepe, washed down with a glass of local cider.
Anyway - getting back to the reason for my posting was to share a picture of the beautiful Rosa "Mrs Oakley Fisher" - an old rose which originated in around 1921 I believe - the colour of its' blooms are incredible - almost translucent apricot.... if I'd found this before I'd definitely have bought one!
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Now that, without any shadow of a doubt, is a beautiful rose. I would have that in my garden without any hesitation, no matter what the cost.
Wow Cheryl - your comments literally came as I've finished... you must be sat at your computer too! I've looked on the web and this can be ordered from Pococks Roses http://www.garden-roses.co.uk/products.asp?partno=16280 - if you ever want to order roses in the UK, I've found they are one of the best - especially great for sending roses as a present! Glad you liked it!
The plant fare must have been great fun ... you did well! I love the colour of this rose - so simple yet breathtaking. Definitely is a great addition to your rose collection.
I don't know what French Crepe is ...
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