Fruhlingsmorgen Rose

Fruhlingsmorgen is another once-flowering rose I grow in the Moosey garden. It is bred by Kordes - hence the German name. This rose reminds me of a delicate sunrise, and I love the way it drapes itself over neighbouring plants.

I've always thought of Fruhlingsgold and Fruhlingsmorgen as sister roses - a quick check in my big book of roses tells me that they don't quite share a parent - oh well! These roses are given the English names ’Spring Gold’ and ’Spring Morning’ respectively, and there are three of four other similar roses by the same breeder. Perhaps I could order these new roses for next year?

When I first grew roses I was too greedy and impatient to give garden space to once-flowering types. I wanted continuous blooming. Then I thought of the rhododendrons that fellow gardeners fuss so much over - they only flower once, and no-one seems to complain.