Both Sides of the Fence

Early in the Moosey garden's history this fence was planted with pink roses, in a very narrow border. Then I planted the yellow rose Banksia Lutea at the end of the fence.

Banksia Lutea - Yellow Banksia Rose

The Banksia rose slowly decided to cover the fence and the washing line, rather than climb up and over the apricot tree, as was intended.

The Other Side of the Fence

Banksia Lutea Climbing Rose

Banksia Lutea causes no problems at the moment - I look forward to its soft yellow flowers which are the prelude to spring.

This rose is eventually a big plant, though, and I wonder if the fence and the trees are actually strong enough to eventually support it. Odd to think that it has grown this big in seven years from a small cutting.

And it is a thornless rose, making it pleasant to walk under, or pick branches from.

You'll notice the pale blue forget-me-nots growing below the fence - the colour combination with the pale yellow rose flowers is very nice. There are also some campion flowers in the foreground. It's a pastel paradise!

The original pink roses (Bantry Bay and Gerbe Rose) are still there, if a little bit squashed. They (of course) flower after Banksia Lutea has finished, so all is well.