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| I have 9 Austins in 5+ gallon pots ready to go into their new bed. I have already had these roses for about 2 months and they are starting to do a spring thing! They were purchased from D.A. in Texas, Chamblees, and Regan's Nursery in Fremont, Ca. I tried to choose compact shrubby types, but I think I goofed. I purchased them prior to reading about them on this forum. Some of them are already looking like they are trying to find something to climb on. The ones that are looking like climbers seem to have different types of canes AND leaves. For example, Lady Emma has rather substantial canes with heavy leaves and appears to be staying compact. Golden Celebration (a climber, I know) on the other hand is a very different type plant. The canes are more like tendrils and the leaves are large but very thin. Those two are obvious, but Tradescant is looking more like Golden Celebration. And Molineux, with sturdy canes, wants to be more like Pristine, TALLLL. Also, Sceptered Isle is already trying to be tall. Falstaff doesn't look like a climber, but he is much larger than Lady Emma. I guess I'm trying to ask if at their young age, they could already be showing signs of what they will be as adult? Sorry, I know that this is a flaky post. I'm not even sure what I'm asking. Happy spring, confused andrea |
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| Hi Andrea, yes, that kind of vigor often expresses itself quite quickly, particularly in a nursery can. Under the soil, even on a hot day, the temperature is likely in the fifty degree range where the roots are. In cans, that soil is probably at least what the surrounding air temperature is. That stimulates accelerated growth unless the temperature exceeds what the plant tolerates. So, yes, you are probably pushing them to demonstrate what they will likely want to do faster than you may have seen it had the plants been planted in the ground. Kim |
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| Oh thanks so much Kim. Since maybe being in pots has stimulated growth, I won't be so worried that they are going to take over the world. And just today I decided that my front lawn MAY be a good place for two climbers. On a split rail fence next to the driveway. The backdrop will be 2 Forty foot tall pines. (They don't block the sun.) Maybe Golden Celebration and Tradescant will be a treat for the neighbors. They can't see my backyard with the rest of my roses. I hope to be posting photos soon of my spring flush. Have a 'bloomin wonderful' spring. andrea |
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| That fence sounds lovely, Andrea! Golden Celebration will love being spread along it and will bloom wonderfully for you! I have mine on a trellis with the canes draped around it to get more bloom but spreading it sideways will be even better. Can't wait to see pics! |
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| I hope so Seil. Now I have to get the fence installed!! And by next weekend. I hope that Tradescant and GC will look good together. Have a great spring!! andrea |
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