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kelly922 6b (
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Thu, Apr 5, 12 at 16:33
| a walkway or a driveway. east facing sun along driveway...and almost all day sun along the walkway. would want to keep it approx. 2-3 ft high. color of our house is a strong yellow so want to stay away from strong colors as well. any suggestions would be much appreciated - thanks! |
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RE: best type of rose bush to plant along.....
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| What state do you live in? |
RE: best type of rose bush to plant along.....
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- Posted by seil z6b MI (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 5, 12 at 18:59
| If you want something low growing I'd suggest the Flower Carper roses. They come in a lot of different colors so you could pick the one you like best. I have Appleblosson Flower Carpet which is pale pink and I love it. It blooms like crazy! |
RE: best type of rose bush to plant along.....
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It all depends on what area your garden is in. For example, Seil from zone 6b just recommended Flower Carpet roses to you. I also garden in 6b zone, but in different state and here Flower Carpet roses usually defoliate form BS by mid summer. Michael is also in zone 6b, but his climate is different from my or Seil's. So really to get practical advice you need to let us know what is your state.
Olga |
RE: best type of rose bush to plant along.....
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| Salmon Vigorosa sold by Pickering is quite disease resistant in Connecticut and meets your height requirement. It is grafted on rootstock that prefers acid soil--which is what everyone has around here as evidenced by all the blue hydrangeas. |
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RE: best type of rose bush to plant along.....
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| I think a lot of the floribunda's would stay within the size limits and some shrubs. The one's that do well for me provided they get regular watering are Guinevere(cream), Julia Child(yellow), Bolero(white) and Iceberg(white). |
RE: best type of rose bush to plant along.....
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| Home Run (although it might be too red) or Pink Home Run can be kept small enough. Bolero as well, and it is very fragrant. Easy Does It is 3' - 4', maybe too large. My brother (the non-rosarian) grows Home Run and Appleblossom Flower Carpet, so I know they are easy care. Iceberg's disease resistance is iffy in NJ, some places good, some (mine) horrid, and it gets 5' tall. Your height limits say "miniature" to me, but minis need regular treatment for blackspot here. |
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| Silly me...polyanthas (well some, anyway). White Pet. Small, white, and "it's sooo fluffy"! |
Here is a link that might be useful: White Pet Photos at Helpmefind.com
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