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Coral honeysuckle and Lady Banks rose have a brief affair each spring, meeting on the patio arch, vine twined around cane, the yellow interior of the honeysuckle tubes finding its reflection in the yellow of each rose blossom. 
For a few days the Tulipa clusiana blooms echoed the yellow & coral color in the partial shade at their feet. 
Their affair is passionate but brief because the rose blooms once a year - like that of George and Doris in Same Time, Next Year, and like theirs- a romance you can count on to return with vigor every spring.But the timing changes a little from year to year and this romance didn't last until the 15th - no 2010 GBBD appearance for them!
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' became mine in early 2001, kept captive in containers at the previous Austin house and finally planted in this garden and joined by Lonicera sempervirens in October 2006.
The petals fell from many of the Lady Banks over the weekend and I pruned the rose back this afternoon.
All the better to see the pearly clematis winding its way through the rose canes - clearly happy after a long cool winter and some good rains.
What a beautiful affair... made all the more sweet by its brevity! Lovely images--and imagery--as always, Miss Annie. :)
ReplyDeleteI remember the movie Same Time, Next Year. It's been a long time since I have seen it, but always thought it was so cute.
ReplyDeleteThe Coral honeysuckle looks lovely with Lady Banks. Do you give her a haircut every year? I should--mine has become the monster that ate our backyard, but the birds love it for nesting.
What a beautiful couple Annie. This reminds me that I need to plant something to twine over our arbors. If I could get a rose to do this I would sure try one. I don't have such luck with roses.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I absolutley love that second photo! Great shot and great combo!--Randy
ReplyDeleteTheir affair is passionate but brief because the rose blooms once a year - like that of George and Doris in Same Time, Next Year, and like theirs- a romance you can count on to return with vigor every spring.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great line. The tulips seem to come and go too soon but their is always the anticipation of next year.
I meant "there". Not quite awake yet and I changed course in the middle of a sentence.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous sight, Annie. I've never seen a Ladybanks trained over a trellis, she must be quite a vision in her glory. And even though her bloominess is short-lived, I like her small, dark, evergreen leaves and mostly lack of thorns to boot. What a great post!
ReplyDeleteIt is sad when it's over, isn't it? But what a gorgeous display you had for a while. Great idea to have that clematis there when it's all over. At least your coral honeysuckle will continue. I finally planted one (again; had one at the old house) this spring. Can't wait for it to start blooming.
ReplyDeleteI love your arbor! Do you cut the rose back a lot? I have 2 white banksias ...both of which get a fair amount of pruning to keep at 15 feet or so.
ReplyDeleteLady Banks is so wonderful while it lasts and then-pruning. That is something I have to do hard this year. I wonder how much you have to prune to keep these two in bounds. They do make a great pair. I am also interested that you had her in a pot for several years as the new one I bought in Tombstone is currently n a pot. I wonder how long I can leave it there? How clever to have the clematis waiting in the wings. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing sordid about this affair, more a match made in heaven.
ReplyDeleteBut as always a good thing never lasts that long, glad to see that you have backup in the shape of another gorgeous bloomer: a Clematis.
The color combinations are wonderful of course, but I just can't wrap my head around the idea of roses blooming in April. Like, my mind is like totally blown, man.
ReplyDeleteLove that combo, Annie. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful it must be to walk out your back door and see that glorious sight. Too bad it's such a brief affair but that makes it all the more treasured. That gorgeous Clematis is a perfect addition to take over the spotlight from Lady Banks.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking happy indeed, Annie!