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ROSERGENT

The roses are suddenly surging into their autumn performance. They have been slowed by the heat and, even when the blooms appear, they do not develop because they 'open' too quickly.

The fall run is not usually as long term or as generous as the spring growth but it is rather spectacular nonetheless.

In a couple of months, the sun will be low enough that the winter shutdown is due.

I will leave them for awhile then cut them back in the usual way but not as severely as back east; just the crossovers and the 'suckers'. Then, they will be ready to go again by the end of February and will last until June when the heat comes again.