Big bold and an apologetic the poets wife is a large and informal shrub rose great for the back of a border the blooms are large and highly fragrant but watch out for those thorns
Thank you for your videos on The Poet's Wife, The Lady of Shalott and Munstead Wood. This is my second season with all of them... hoping they will get BIG. All three are stunningly beautiful. Thank you for your videos. I enjoy them very much.
I agree, I have around 100 roses in my garden and she is the tallest and widest off them all, in fact the harder I prune her she seems to see it as a challenge and grows even bigger😂
...just made my order so I'm patiently waiting for the Poet's wife to get it for the autumn planting as bare root rose. Dear Ben,thanks for all your reviews and tips,it's really helpfull watching it . Looking forward for the next one🥀. Cheers 😊.
Hi Ben, just came across this video. Really appreciate your information. I would love it if you were able to show where in your border they are growing as it would very helpful when introducing a rose. Thank you for your thorough insights on pros and cons.
Thank you for your comment it’s something that’s been mentioned before but I’m not a TH-camr by a-ha I’m an Instagram are my videos are always filmed in one take never edited never go onto a computer as a result multiple camera angles aren’t really possible for this kind of thing I don’t intend to change the format in which I’m working, for me my media must be organic And unedited or unfortunately you would not get my true opinion of what I’m talking about
I have mine in a 50cm x 50cm pot in 5-6 hours of sun and it is getting ready for its second flush. Very large incredibly fragrant blooms. Havent had to support it yet, but it looks like it could get unruly. Other than the color, it reminds me of Princess Alexandra of Kent with the long canes and huge blooms. Is it close to your top 20?
Much as it is lovely unfortunately it doesn’t even make my top 50 please you have to bear in mind with this is that I grow close to 300 varieties ranking them is no easy task
I have this rose that I planted last summer. So it will b its 2nd year now n still small. However, I can't wait for it to bloom so I can sniff endlessly. For some reason, last summer when I had received it the roses smelt like bubble gum as they were so fruity. By the way how do I apply to visit ur garden please Ben. Thanks a lot.
They’ll be lots of hints and tips about how to look after it in its full personal review. This particular Rose likes a spot where it will receive around six hours of direct sunlight a day, but not all day. It’s a large spreading shrub with long arching, stems and many many thorns. It will need some support as it’s quite floppy and the blooms are very large.
Hello Ben! I got this rose and actually got 1 for my mother so have 2 to view. They are planted in pots of the highest quality soil and slow release fertilizer and are thriving. I have just one question for you if you would be so kind as to give me your opinion. I have started many Austin roses and they usually show what they can do rather quickly. Well my two poets Wife roses have very small buds and the flowers are all cookie cutter size of 2 inches at best when open. They also have a moderate fragrance at best or almost non detectable. The color is very faded as well. Mine both look similar to the Austin rose Imogen here in the U.S. Could you give me your experience when your plant first started budding?
Good afternoon, and thank you for your question in my experience with a The poets wife. It did take one or two seasons to really find its stride but it is very vigourous. Should you wish do feel free to send me pictures you can DM me on Instagram using the same name It is not impossible, but you have the incorrect plant especially if you purchased bare root
Hi Ben I have just watched your video re The Poets Wife. I have only had it for one year in a huge pot. She is a beauty. My question is, what is the best feed to keep her healthy in her pot, or should I plant her out? Thank you for all your advice Kirsten
Based on what you said, the plant roughly puts out 2 feet of growth from the pruning point, which is perfect for the memorial garden I have in mind. I've seen videos of this rose where the fowers are facing perfectly upwards and other videos where the majority of necks droop dramatically. How do you encourage the blooms/necks of this variety to face up?? Will a hard spring pruning achieve this?
@@the_gardenerben Hello there, just a follow up on this beautiful rose...if you google "poet's wife - Overdevest Nurseries" on you tube, you'll see a presentation of this rose with a tidy rounded habit growing in the mid Atlantic region of the US. I posed the same question there and turns out they hard prune theirs to achieve that beautiful rounded look. I'm in Canada, so chances are I'll need to hard prune this rose in spring like all my former Austins. It all depends on the individual variety and how much growth it will put out after a hard pruning. For example, Munsted Wood will put out short growth, so I keep it at the front of the border, whereas St. Swithun and Heritage throw out 4ft long canes after being pruned down as low as 2" - 6" from ground level. And yes, winter kill forces us to prune them that low, but we can still enjoy David Austin roses as long as we know what we're doing and the type of Austin we're dealing with. They're to be treated like hybrid teas, floribundas and any other tender rose. Canada puts forward brutal winter temperatures & freezing rain, so detrimental to roses. A sharp contrast from the mild & temperate winter climates of the UK, basically moderated by the ocean like the rest of Europe. David Austin roses are bred for and suited to the British climate. Ideally cane/tip hardy to zone 6 & 7 areas of North America. Russia is more comparable to the winters in Canada. Having said that, nothing beats St. Swithun as my favourite David Austin!🌹🌱
Jude the Obscure as the same kind of thorns. I had to get rid of it even though it was a continuous bloomer. But my garden is too small for a plant with such aggressive weaponry. I still have Golden Wings, though, also very aggressive.
No, I’ve never experienced that this is brilliant yellow gold very deep rich colour. Sometimes you will have the odd flash of orange red if the temperature is cooler, but certainly nothing into the cream spectrum.
Is the Poet's wife suscceptible to getting any blackspot in your garden? And what do you use or recommend to control Blackspot in my garden? Thanks in advance. :)
Good afternoon and thank you for your question it is not particularly‘s acceptable and says quite well in comparison to other varieties although over the years it has had one or two spots I’ve made several videos about how to control the black sport but in a nutshell it’s about keeping an eye on your watering mulching and feeding your roses well and making sure they’re in top health and limiting the amount of stress that’s acceptable to
@@the_gardenerben i am a bit confused about rose pruning. If i need to reduce the height on a rose, can I do that anytime or should I wait until spring? (I just planted these 3 gallon DA pots about 2 months ago)
@@Sunshine-xt1vb it’s a very good question being a young an established plant I would always suggest you leave it until the worst of the winter weather has passed once we’ve had our first couple of frosts you may reduce the growth by up to 1/3, this takes the whip out of it meaning that the rose is more stable during the winter and doesn’t get moved about by the wind, Your main pruning should then be left until the end of March, this will be your first opportunity to start shaping your new plant to the size and shape you require, There obviously is a pruning guide here from myself involving a potted rose
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Thank you for your videos on The Poet's Wife, The Lady of Shalott and Munstead Wood. This is my second season with all of them... hoping they will get BIG. All three are stunningly beautiful. Thank you for your videos. I enjoy them very much.
I have Poets Wife. She goes absolutely bonkers. Almost Unstoppable!
I agree, I have around 100 roses in my garden and she is the tallest and widest off them all, in fact the harder I prune her she seems to see it as a challenge and grows even bigger😂
poets wife is excellent...mine griws to about 4 ft and does nit stop blooming right until the frost.
Looks identical to Pilgrim which in my garden has a perfect growth habit but no frsgrance
Ty for your video. I have both Poets Wife & Munstead roses.. and its difficult finding any videos On either of these two. Very informative. 🌹
Oh yes I purchased her yesterday and I’m loving her so much 🍃🌹🍃
Such a beautiful lemon yellow color‼️🥰❤️Thank you Ben❣️ Debbie~ Texas 🇺🇸
It’s definitely a statement, big bold and fragrant
Thankyou for your videos. I always learn a lot from you
Спасибо за Прекрасные розы!!!
My pleasure
Thank you for heads up. I bought this Poet’s wife tree rose.
Thank you Ben.🙏
Absolutely love the reviews you give on the roses.
Your specimens a perfect, lucky you.🌟🌟🌟
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Thank you make sure you hit subscribe there’s another 30 videos due in under a month
@@the_gardenerben 😊🤭 of course I subscribed
...just made my order so I'm patiently waiting for the Poet's wife to get it for the autumn planting as bare root rose.
Dear Ben,thanks for all your reviews and tips,it's really helpfull watching it .
Looking forward for the next one🥀.
Cheers 😊.
Your videos are wonderful to watch. Thank you for your input and reviews,a a refreshing way to take us through the beautiful world of roses ❤
Thank you, it’s an absolute pleasure
Hi Ben, just came across this video. Really appreciate your information. I would love it if you were able to show where in your border they are growing as it would very helpful when introducing a rose. Thank you for your thorough insights on pros and cons.
Thank you for your comment it’s something that’s been mentioned before but I’m not a TH-camr by a-ha I’m an Instagram are my videos are always filmed in one take never edited never go onto a computer as a result multiple camera angles aren’t really possible for this kind of thing I don’t intend to change the format in which I’m working, for me my media must be organic And unedited or unfortunately you would not get my true opinion of what I’m talking about
Having once implanted a huge barb behind one of my fingernails, I am NEARLY put off but I guess I'll have to be careful! 😂
The ‘Poets wife’ is beautiful
She’s fantastic!
I have mine in a 50cm x 50cm pot in 5-6 hours of sun and it is getting ready for its second flush. Very large incredibly fragrant blooms. Havent had to support it yet, but it looks like it could get unruly. Other than the color, it reminds me of Princess Alexandra of Kent with the long canes and huge blooms. Is it close to your top 20?
Much as it is lovely unfortunately it doesn’t even make my top 50 please you have to bear in mind with this is that I grow close to 300 varieties ranking them is no easy task
I have this rose that I planted last summer. So it will b its 2nd year now n still small. However, I can't wait for it to bloom so I can sniff endlessly. For some reason, last summer when I had received it the roses smelt like bubble gum as they were so fruity. By the way how do I apply to visit ur garden please Ben. Thanks a lot.
I am waiting for my order.
Have you ordered this rose from da ?
So, got one of these; would you please to do a video on how you keep her happy?
They’ll be lots of hints and tips about how to look after it in its full personal review. This particular Rose likes a spot where it will receive around six hours of direct sunlight a day, but not all day. It’s a large spreading shrub with long arching, stems and many many thorns. It will need some support as it’s quite floppy and the blooms are very large.
Yeah, I know poet’s wife is beautiful, but have you seen poet’s mother in law? She is even more stunning.
Funny!!! lol
Hello Ben! I got this rose and actually got 1 for my mother so have 2 to view. They are planted in pots of the highest quality soil and slow release fertilizer and are thriving. I have just one question for you if you would be so kind as to give me your opinion. I have started many Austin roses and they usually show what they can do rather quickly. Well my two poets Wife roses have very small buds and the flowers are all cookie cutter size of 2 inches at best when open. They also have a moderate fragrance at best or almost non detectable. The color is very faded as well. Mine both look similar to the Austin rose Imogen here in the U.S. Could you give me your experience when your plant first started budding?
Good afternoon, and thank you for your question in my experience with a The poets wife. It did take one or two seasons to really find its stride but it is very vigourous.
Should you wish do feel free to send me pictures you can DM me on Instagram using the same name
It is not impossible, but you have the incorrect plant especially if you purchased bare root
Hi Ben
I have just watched your video re The Poets Wife.
I have only had it for one year in a huge pot. She is a beauty.
My question is, what is the best feed to keep her healthy in her pot, or should I plant her out?
Thank you for all your advice
Kirsten
Take a look at my video on top dressing potted roses, remove the top 4inches of soil in March/April and replace it with new organic compost
Based on what you said, the plant roughly puts out 2 feet of growth from the pruning point, which is perfect for the memorial garden I have in mind. I've seen videos of this rose where the fowers are facing perfectly upwards and other videos where the majority of necks droop dramatically. How do you encourage the blooms/necks of this variety to face up?? Will a hard spring pruning achieve this?
In my experience it dose hold the blooms up but the plant is very informal and floppy
@@the_gardenerben Yes, thank you. I'll make sure to give it support if necessary.
@@the_gardenerben Hello there, just a follow up on this beautiful rose...if you google "poet's wife - Overdevest Nurseries" on you tube, you'll see a presentation of this rose with a tidy rounded habit growing in the mid Atlantic region of the US. I posed the same question there and turns out they hard prune theirs to achieve that beautiful rounded look.
I'm in Canada, so chances are I'll need to hard prune this rose in spring like all my former Austins. It all depends on the individual variety and how much growth it will put out after a hard pruning. For example, Munsted Wood will put out short growth, so I keep it at the front of the border, whereas St. Swithun and Heritage throw out 4ft long canes after being pruned down as low as 2" - 6" from ground level. And yes, winter kill forces us to prune them that low, but we can still enjoy David Austin roses as long as we know what we're doing and the type of Austin we're dealing with. They're to be treated like hybrid teas, floribundas and any other tender rose.
Canada puts forward brutal winter temperatures & freezing rain, so detrimental to roses. A sharp contrast from the mild & temperate winter climates of the UK, basically moderated by the ocean like the rest of Europe. David Austin roses are bred for and suited to the British climate. Ideally cane/tip hardy to zone 6 & 7 areas of North America. Russia is more comparable to the winters in Canada.
Having said that, nothing beats St. Swithun as my favourite David Austin!🌹🌱
Jude the Obscure as the same kind of thorns. I had to get rid of it even though it was a continuous bloomer. But my garden is too small for a plant with such aggressive weaponry. I still have Golden Wings, though, also very aggressive.
Does this rose fade to cream with pink edges? This is my first flush of roses. I am wondering whether or not I've received the wrong rose.
No, I’ve never experienced that this is brilliant yellow gold very deep rich colour. Sometimes you will have the odd flash of orange red if the temperature is cooler, but certainly nothing into the cream spectrum.
Is the Poet's wife suscceptible to getting any blackspot in your garden? And what do you use or recommend to control Blackspot in my garden? Thanks in advance. :)
Good afternoon and thank you for your question it is not particularly‘s acceptable and says quite well in comparison to other varieties although over the years it has had one or two spots I’ve made several videos about how to control the black sport but in a nutshell it’s about keeping an eye on your watering mulching and feeding your roses well and making sure they’re in top health and limiting the amount of stress that’s acceptable to
@@the_gardenerben thank you. I will look up your video for additional tips 😎
Have you ever try to root the stem of this beauty?
I’ve not roses do layer very well
I have this rose, how wide does yours get?
Well mine gets to sprawl around it poke up hear it pokes up there ! About 6 feet all in all but as I say I just let mine be
@@the_gardenerben i am a bit confused about rose pruning. If i need to reduce the height on a rose, can I do that anytime or should I wait until spring? (I just planted these 3 gallon DA pots about 2 months ago)
@@Sunshine-xt1vb it’s a very good question being a young an established plant I would always suggest you leave it until the worst of the winter weather has passed once we’ve had our first couple of frosts you may reduce the growth by up to 1/3, this takes the whip out of it meaning that the rose is more stable during the winter and doesn’t get moved about by the wind,
Your main pruning should then be left until the end of March, this will be your first opportunity to start shaping your new plant to the size and shape you require,
There obviously is a pruning guide here from myself involving a potted rose