My Septre D'Isle finaly recovers

Last season my Septre D'Isle was in a bit of a state, to point of nearly being ripped up and binned. What a difference this year, she has come back beautifully, just about fence high now, and heaps of blooms.
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Looking good Paul  

Well Done Paul! Never give up! A lovely looking rose now!

Thankx peoples, I've learnt a lot of lessons with this plant

That's just truly amazing, Paul. What was your recipe for such an astonishing comeback?

betsyw wrote:That's just truly amazing, Paul. What was your recipe for such an astonishing comeback?

Betsy, just before winter, I cut it back harder than usual, I then dug out around the plant leaving about 20cm-30cm soil around the plant. The I took to it with a pitch fork, forking it at the base as far as the fork would go in and worked my way up. then to the circular trench I mixed up a mix of Potting mix, some Soil improver, Perlite, aged Cow Manure grounded down to a fine consistency, Worm Castings and some 9 month slow release. Sounds like a lot of mucking around, I actually did the trenching and forking with the mix to all my roses that are in the ground, and I must say they have responded in a strong way. In my opinion, it was the best thing I did.

Nutrition plus aeration. Winning combo, and the proof is before our very eyes. I must do a lot more of the latter. Thank you, Paul

betsyw wrote:Nutrition plus aeration. Winning combo, and the proof is before our very eyes. I must do a lot more of the latter. Thank you, Paul

Your welcome Betsy

Pretty as a picture Paul , well done !!

It obviously liked all your attention Paul, remarkable recovery. A pat on the back for you!

silkyfizz wrote:It obviously liked all your attention Paul, remarkable recovery. A pat on the back for you!

Ta for that silky