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| What do you all think about Summer Fashion? I've ordered it this year, and am wondering if I should have. I look for fragrance, loveliness of bloom and amount of bloom. I overwinter my roses in the garage - so winter hardiness is not an issue. Thanks! |
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| I don't recall any fragrance at all, but mine is very short. It blooms OK, not overly prolific, but the coloring is lovely (to me), and it is a favorite. I just purchased another one, as I think mine (18+ years) might still be sulking after last winter. |
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| We grew it years ago. I loved the bloom, but here, it mildewed to an astonishing degree (and in those days, we sprayed!). I saw it growing in Louisiana, and noted that it had perfect foliage there -- so I think blackspot wasn't an issue for it. Jeri |
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| It's been a really poor grower for me although it has survived my winters. I usually only get one or two blooms on it a season and it is spot prone for me. |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Wed, Sep 24, 14 at 19:36
| Yikes!!! Not the best endorsements!! Sounds like it's pretty, but not the best bush. Hmmmm....I'm going to cancel this rose. It was an iffy addition at best. thanks!! Carol |
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- Posted by roseblush1 8a/Sunset 7 (My Page) on Wed, Sep 24, 14 at 20:00
| It was the worst disease prone rose I have ever tried to grow. My plant was budded, so I don't know if it would be a good rose own root. It was a total black spot mess both in my Socal garden and in my garden in the mountains of northern California. For me, it was never a vigorous and healthy plant. It must be a good rose somewhere, but not where I have gardened. Smiles, |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Wed, Sep 24, 14 at 20:16
| Oh, boy, gotta ditch this one. Thanks!!! Carol |
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- Posted by kstrong 10 So Cal (kathystrong@gmail.com) on Wed, Sep 24, 14 at 22:28
| I still grow Summer Fashion, and it is still a mildew magnet, and yes, I spray. Get Easter Basket instead. It's very similar, except it blooms more and gets no mildew. |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Thu, Sep 25, 14 at 3:15
| Thanks!!! Consider it gone!! Glad I checked here. :) Carol |
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