On Sunday, Ranger Bob promised to plant Joe Pye Weed as soon as he finished his coffee.
Sassy wanted her afternoon walk at 4 PM on Monday, so we went to his door and I shouted, "I am from the United States Department of Agriculture. You have Joe Pye being held as a hostage. Open up!"
Bob said, "I planted Joe Pye. Come around and see."
He picked a great spot where the two plants will get plenty of sunlight and warmth. They began their Arkansas residency in rainwater and were growing fast.
In mid-May, with so many of my rose bushes blooming and budding, Bob wanted some rose bushes. Like Joe Pye, they are sold out in all the favorite varieties - Veterans Honor, Double Delight, etc.
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| Paradise was a selection in the rainbow mix one year. |
There are some gardening websites where special varieties are offered, $49, $59, whatever they can get! I knew Bob was angling for the normal $20 each - plus shipping, so I kept looking.
I found a supplier I used - where we could get a rainbow mix of bare root roses for $10 each - free shipping. In the past, these have come from the same wholesale grower who sells them through Jackson and Perkins and the others. The funny thing is - they are the same roses, some extra large and mature, for half-price. Rainbow suggests they will include a red, a yellow, an orange, a bi-color, etc. The roses are named so I can look up whatever is new to me. Downton Abby inspired some, etc.
https://www.springhillnursery.com/ - That is where I am getting the rainbow collection. Those on the list of seed companies may be offered a similar deal.
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| Easy Does It also came in a rainbow selection. |
