Xylem & Phloem

Amazingly, this is my first year to grow roses in my garden. Like many people, I believed that roses were fussy and demanding. In organic gardens, fussy and demanding plants are often eschewed in favor of plants that are naturally pest and disease resistant.

In spite of all my pre-conceived notions, I planted two rose bushes recently: Elie Beauvillain, a tea climber from Texas-based Antique Rose Emporium, and Tess of the d'Urbervilles, a red, double English rose from David Austin Roses.

Elie Beauvillain (Source: Antique Rose Emporium)

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Source: David Austin Roses) 

Unfortunately, my Elie Beauvillian is already suffering a bit of blackspot after this week's torrential downpours, but both plants are moving along well. I look forward to sharing photos when the plants start to bloom.

ONLINE ROSE SOURCES

Antique Rose Emporium

David Austin Roses 

Chamblee Rose Nursery 

Jackson and Perkins