Return to the Roses Forum | Post a Follow-Up

o
Creme de la Creme

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings
Posted by harborrose 8a-PNW (My Page) on
Sun, Apr 8, 12 at 22:03

Does anyone grow this climber by Gandy? I have one in a band pot from Vintage (via Eurodesert). I'm trying to figure out how or where to place it.

It seems to have stiff canes and wonder if it would do well as a shrub. Any observations or opinions about its vigor, growth or blooming? I noticed several vendors are carrying it, so maybe it is a good rose.

Follow-Up Postings:

o
RE: Creme de la Creme

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

I actually met Mr Gandy - a lovely man, already in his 90's when this rose came out (although he claimed to be 21). It has been doing the rounds in the UK for a good while now and is proving to be something of a classic. Yep, it is a very stiff rose and will be no use on a pillar and would be iffy as a large freestanding thing (A bit brittle) - would grow it against a wall (and it is not too needy for sun, may even do well on a north wall). You could grow it freestanding with some sort of half support system around the base (it will get bare legs too as it is fairly upright). A very refined bloom (and not altogether to my taste for wilder looking roses).

o
RE: Creme de la Creme

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

Oh, thanks a lot, Campanula. That helps a great deal! Just what I wanted to know.

o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!

Return to the Roses Forum

Instructions

  • You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
  • HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
  • No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.



 
Click here to learn more about in-text links on this page.