The large ash tree in the back garden is host to a white Clematis montana and also Rosa Wedding Day. The clematis was planted to mark our son’s wedding 10 yrs ago and the rose to mark our daughter’s wedding 15 yrs ago.
Clematis montana
The clematis didn’t actually climb very far before it decided to reach sideways into the next shrubs. The blossom does look nice though during May/June.
Rosa Wedding Day.
Rosa Wedding Day has the right idea though, it has scrambled and scrambled until it is nearly at the top of the tree. The problem is that it is a bit difficult to photograph! This one was taken from the balcony, the shrubs at the bottom of the photo are about 8 ft tall.
Rosa Wedding Day.
The buds are quite yellow in colour, but then when they open, they are a beautiful white, as they should be for a wedding!
Rosa Wedding Day
One branch though has decided to flop across the golden leaved Philadelphus.
Rosa Wedding Day.
This isn’t a good photo, but if you look in the centre of the photo, starting at the base, continue up along the centre line, you might just be able to make out some of the yellow buds. The rose has managed to climb almost to the top of the tree, it has taken it a long time, but it got there eventually!
Rosa Wedding Day.
It takes time for all the flowers to open, in the end it is the white waterfall I envisaged all those years ago when I planted it. The rose starts flowering at the end of June, it takes over from the Clematis montana, so in all, this ash tree provides interest for nearly 3 months of the year and of course makes me think of both weddings which were such happy events in the family. Do you plant your garden with reminders of happy family events?
We had a very happy event last week, we were told that the undergardener’s cancer has now gone, and he will just have to have regular check ups to make sure that he is ok. The daily treatment certainly worked and we are so very grateful to the staff at the hospital in Exeter who took such good care of him. I think this deserves a plant, can you suggest what I should plant to celebrate?
Oh Wonderful ! I think that deserves a plant too but will leave it to someone with more horticultural leanings to make suggestions 🙂 x
Thank you so much Rosemarie, it is wonderful news isn’t it!
That is the most wonderful news Pauline and what a huge relief. A plant and a lovely day out to celebrate I think. With best wishes to you both x
It is a relief Jessica, even though we both stayed very positive throughout. Plans are afoot for a celebration, more of that some time in the future, but I need to look for a plant with a name that means something to us, I’ll have to hit a few websites for inspiration!
Pauline you’ve made a nice case for careful plant selection followed by patience. Both commemorative plants are very special. I can see the yellow buds on the rose–beautiful. Glad to hear the excellent news about your husband–definitely calls for a new plant.
I’ve had to be patient Susie, they take years to grow so much!
I’m starting to look at books and web sites for a plant, in the past I’ve not really chosen a plant just by its name, but maybe this time I will have to.
Pauline, What wonderful news! I’m so happy for you and the undergardener that he is cancer free! And, What a wonderful idea a commemorative plant! I can’t think of particular plant but do know they can have specific meaning…….a laurel wreath means victory……that’s about all the head knowledge I have but, you know what I mean. I’ll be interested to see what you decide!
The rose and clematis…..two of my favorite flowers…..are stunning and a wonderful idea!
Happy Gardening!
It is wonderful news Sally, thank you for your thought of a plant, I have a rather large laurel bush in the woodland, maybe I could make him a wreath from it!
I too like roses and clematis together, in this case they just miss flowering together, but at least we can see them for a longer time.
That is such wonderful news. You will have to buy something very special like your other two plants. Does your husband have any favourite types of plant or colours of plant? It is difficult to beat a rose if you can grow them well, as you obviously can, or maybe a small special tree, if you had room, that would stand out from everything else?
I have my thinking cap on Annette, so far I have found quite a few roses with meaningful names. Unfortunately the undergardener doesn’t really enjoy gardening, so I don’t think he has any favourites, but you never know, I’ll ask him!
Such happy news, Pauline! I don’t have any plants to suggest, but I’m sure you’ll come up with something. I’ve never used plants to commemorate happenings, but it’s a great idea.
It was such wonderful news Alison, we had both stayed positive throughout his daily radio therapy treatment, but it is wonderful to know that it has worked! I’m sure I will think of something to plant in the garden, but I’m beginning to wonder why I didn’t plant anything when our grandsons were born, very remiss of me!
That is wonderful news, what a relief for you. There is a pretty, smoky pink rose called,’ Celebration Time’.
Your Wedding Day Rose’ is wonderful clambering through the tree. A previous owner here, planted it against my house and I am constantly hacking it back.
Yes Chloris, it certainly is a relief, even though the specialist had said the treatment would work and we had complete faith in them, you can’t help but worry a little.
I have been going through some rose websites and came across Celebration Time, what a coincidence! I now have a list of 6 at the moment, so will have to give them all some thought and maybe see what the family think, thank you for your suggestion.
What better way to rejoice your husband’s good news. It is indeed a time to celebrate and I hope everything goes well in the future too Pauline.
What about a piece of garden art rather than a plant? Perhaps something that reflects his interests or hobbies, strategically placed, near his favourite seat or spot in the garden.
Thank you so much Angie for your kind thoughts, it certainly is wonderful news!
The undergardener’s hobby is steam trains and the bigger the better! I don’t think I have space to fit a full size one in the garden, but will think about this suggestion, thank you!
Oh….what FANTASTIC news!!! I am SO pleased for you both, the perfect outcome!
How lovely to have planted a rose and a clematis to mark such special occasions, and wow Rosa Wedding Day is unbelievable!
What to choose to celebrate such good news….a water lily would be lovely, they do live a long time!xxx
Thank you so much for your response Dina to our news, it’s wonderful isn’t it! Rosa Wedding Day gets better and better each year, I’m so glad I planted it.
We have part of the family visiting this weekend and I will add your water lily to the list of suggestions, I’m sure we will come up with something meaningful, thank you for your suggestion.
Hi Pauline, all the pictures are very beautiful! It is nice to see a plant you planted on your wedding’s son day and now it has grown taller!
Sandra xx
It takes patience though Sandra, while it makes up it’s mind that it is going to climb all the way to the top! Soon, in a few years, if it keeps on growing, it will then start to cascade down like a waterfall which will be lovely.