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Thu, Jul 19, 12 at 20:38
| Hello, this is my first official post (other than a quick fly by in the Wisconsin forum). I move around alot and have experienced all sorts of zones and it looks like I'm pretty much in the 5's for good...I can't take the heat anymore and plan on moving to even colder parts someday. Anyway, I was wondering if I could beg the folks here for a "very tall order" regarding David Austin roses? Can anyone offer recommendations for David Austin roses that last a long time on the bush, have a long bloom time overall, and doesn't shatter...in a zone 5b nonetheless? More than anything, lasts a long time on the bush, please?(I hope this question ends up in the right place, I'm very sorry if it doesn't)
Thank you,
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| Crocus Rose and Tradescant are free flowering and don't shatter. |
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| Tess of the d'Urbervilles has a very fine and long-lasting flower. Here it is a short climber or very large shrub. I have no idea whether it would be cane-hardy for you. |
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| My new Austin--Lady of Shalott--is wonderful. No problems of any kind with it so far. Kate |
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| Of the Austins they carry, Pickering Nurseries in Canada identify the following as being exceptionally cold-hardy: Graham Thomas Visit HelpMeFind online to learn more about those varieties, and perhaps determine if any of them meet all of your criteria. |
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| Here is the link to a thread on the vase life of Austin roses. Which David Austin (DA, english) roses last longest in a vase? http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/rosesant/msg070312019320.html |
Here is a link that might be useful: Which Austins last longest in vase
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- Posted by ratdogheads 5b S, NH (My Page) on Sun, Jul 22, 12 at 3:07
| My Falstaff blossoms hold up for at least a week. I've never seen one shatter, they don't wilt in the heat, and the color fades gracefully and gradually. The plant is very vigorous, tall, upright. Graham Thomas has been a weak, spindly plant for me, though the blossoms are gorgeous. I'd call the blossom life a little above average; the color remains consistent - a nice soft yellow. Hyde Hall is a profuse bloomer, the blossom life is somewhat short but there are so many blossoms on the bushes they always look nice if you don't mind deadheading often. Di |
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- Posted by farmerduck none (My Page) on Mon, Jul 23, 12 at 1:27
| The blooms of Darcy Bussel are longer lasting than most of my Austins. They fry less, but still fry, in our hot summer. Maybe that is a good possibility for you. However, Darcy Bussel is only slightly fragrant to flower petals are not that tighly packed (if that is something you are looking for in an Austin). |
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- Posted by jacaranda_la (My Page) on Thu, Jul 26, 12 at 8:32
| Thank you all very much for your suggestions and I really appreciate the input...so many to choose from! I am doing my homework a little first before I make my purchases. I'm taking all these recommendations in hand. It's very encouraging, thanks again! Linda |
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