During the winter pruning process, occasionally an early bloom
succumbs to the secateurs. It seems a shame to assign these single
beauties to the pile of pruning clippings.
No need to have a mass of roses in a vase for a lovely
effect ... a single, full bloom can look exquisite.
The style of vase can reflect the choice of bloom ... this short stemmed, very fragrant Gruss an Aachen bloom is enchanting in a vintage china basket, embellished with tiny porcelain blossoms.
Just one bloom can add a touch of opulence to a neglected corner. Take an elegant silver bud vase and add the lovely nostalgia rose, Vol de Nuit. Like most mauve roses, it has a strong, delicious rose fragrance.
David Austin's English roses are highly fragrant and gloriously reminiscent of heirloom roses. Here is Benjamin
Britten, named for the famous English composer.
On a cold winter day, its bright colour and fragrance transforms a
favourite reading nook on the verandah.
Even a humble metal bowl, rescued from a rubbish tip, becomes
beautiful when paired with one full, fragrant bloom of Augusta Luisa. A more recent shrub rose, her blooms are
fragrant and reminiscent of heirloom roses.
Add a few twigs and some rescued buds and, voila ... you have a gorgeous
vignette! Lovely!
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