On 14/06/2020 09:39, Broadback wrote:
Residing in the low ground of North Staffordshire i have a variety of
roses, usually they give a good show, but not this year. The buds are
meagre, then they do not open well. Is it my bad lucj]k or is it more
general?

Sorry to say this is probably the best year we have ever had for roses!
we grow mostly rambler types.

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Charlie Pridham
Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk