This photo ,taken in July 2009. shows "New Dawn" with "Westerland" against the backdrop of the west wall of my house. The dead tree twigs, being the result of the strong and salty northwest winds. belong to an apricot tree which is still alive by the way, although it has never sported any fruit. I have not cut down the withered twigs as I imagine they help shield the roses a bit against these mentioned winds..
My Alexandre Girault is not quite up to the same standards as in Roseraie de l`hay, but it is performing very well indeed for the second year(up front) It is expected to cover the trunk of the tree seen to its left, and frankly I think it will succeed eventually. As have "Brenda Colvin" and "Hybrida" up the tree behind it, having reached a substantial size after a number of years. Some blue flowers of the clematis " Mrs. Cholmondeley" are seen at the bottom of the tree trunk and through the "tunnel" in the background is a "Lykkefund" up and apple tree. Some raspberry bushes may be seen to the right.
