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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.

 A very beautiful spring sight.
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.

 Making a beautiful backdrop.
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.

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