We know you love our garden because we see (catch) you having a look around, snapping off our lovely little rose buds, sniffing their lofty aroma, and then cramming the delicate little flowers into your over-sized (over-priced) handbag as you innocently (huh!) scamper off. Now, I know harmlessly plucking a rose off a bush on 'public property' would never be considered stealing, so why, why all the shenanigans may I ask? Please, just ask us and we would happily cut a rose for you - our gift to you.
And, for those of you who are respectful of our many bountiful roses and just want to know what varieties they are, please read on.
*All roses were purchased 5 years ago through www.antiqueroseemporium.com
Ducher Rose (Introduced 1869)
Shrub - 3 to 5 ft. tall
White
Regarded as the only White China Rose
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Madame Alfred Carriere (1879)
Climber - 15 to 20 ft. tall
White/Pink
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Climbing Iceberg Rose (1968)
Climber - 8 to 10 ft. tall
White
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Valencia Orange Tree
8 to 12 ft. tall
There is also a dwarf variety that grows 2 to 3 ft tall, and is typically potted.
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My other personal favorite . . . .
Climbing Cecile Brunner (1894)
Climber - 20 to 30 ft. tall
Pink (Baby Aspirin Pink)
(The horror, please do not look at my slimy green awning. My house, my car, and my poor dogs are all covered in spring green pollen, just add a little rain & humidity and there you have it - the green funk, yeech.)
Please do note top left corner of photo - gorgeous purple wisteria! I had to hold my breath for 5 years waiting for that bleeper to bloom.
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Not-Exactly-Real-Roses ($27)
Perfect for the brown thumb enthusiasts!
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Just In, Never Before Seen Photos Of Indulge's Charming Olive Tree . . . . .
Blooming!
Yes, that is correct. My dormant, fruitless 5 year old Olive Tree is beholden with fruit. Well, I have no idea what will happen now, but I will keep you eager-ees updated.
Will flowers become fruit?
Will fruit be edible?
Will helpful pollinating bees choke on flowers du olives and fly away before finishing their task?
These pressing questions and more soon answered under Indulge's next Facebook Posting - Houston Urban Olive Tree Flowering Myth.
It's all so exciting, or not.
