Changes 2024.
Spring 2023 was bone dry. Even the Calluna vulgaris dried up. From midsummer, the rain lasted till end of August. After an extended warm and wet autumn, winter suddenly arrived, lasting very long, being very cold. Spring 2024 repeatedly interrupted by new snow and frost, as well as tough storms. The era of weather extremes is here, which leads to new and harder demands.

1. Dead
Ghislaine de Feligonde -They just died. Grew very well last summer, fed well every year.
Big Ben -Too wet spot and too little sun last summer.
Orienta Laila -The last of the Orienta series from Tantau gave up.
Cecile Brünner climbing -Both as dead as the trust in Swedish government.
Rapsody in Blue
Golden Gate
Red Flame
Brillant
Trendy Babylon Eyes
Prairie Joy

2. New
Divina -Super climber in terms of scent and health. Supposed to be very hardy.
Skyline -Same as above.
Sparrieshoop -Been looking a long time for this one so have very high hopes. Excellent qualities!
Dortmund -No fragrance is normally a no but because of its exceptional qualities I got one.
Compassion -Not quite sure how tough it is, but otherwise great qualities.
Parfum de l'Hay -Strongly scented rugosa hybrid with peony-like, nodding flowers and non-rugosa leaves.
Allen Chambers -Beautiful! Not sure how hardy but some protection from the wall and roof. Supposed to be robust.
Ile de Fleurs -Excellent health, lovely colours, well branched and some scent.
See You In Pink -Terrible name and no scent but different and beautiful. Hardy?
Will Aldermann -Rugosa hybrid with extreme robustness and strong scent.