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| So, after hacking down an underperforming feijoa and two scrappy seedling pomegranates, I have made room for more 3 teas roses. I would prefer ones that are good for cut flowers and will flower year round (we have a very mild climate). Here�s what I�m thinking�I have a pink and white frangipani (Plumeria) planted at the back of the bed, so I am thinking an Octavus Weld AKA Angels Camp tea would look good in front, directly behind the lily pot. That way it can grow up through the Frangipani as it gets older. In the narrower section I am thinking about a G. Nabonnard AKA Jean Ducher and an Archiduc Joseph AKA. Monsieur Tillier. The photo doesn�t really show the scale, but the bed with the pout is about 4m deep and the narrower section is 2m wide. Any tips? |
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- Posted by adamharbeck WA Aust (My Page) on Wed, Mar 26, 14 at 4:45
| A 'before" pic when the feijoa was still there. It's not a small pot :) |
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| It's hard for me to say when I am so unfamiliar with your climate. California has a Mediterranean climate as Australia does, but as you know Mediterranean climates vary quite a bit. All three of your selections are wonderful roses when they are grown where they are happy. Where I live plumeria cannot be grown, so I know you must be dealing with conditions that are different from mine. If it were me, I would plunge right in and try them, but then, I don't mind removing roses that don't live up to my expectations after I have given them a few years. Some gardeners feel as though they are murdering plants they remove. Gardeners who feel that way have to be more prudent with their selections. What ever you decide, I hope it turns out to be lovely. Rosefolly |
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- Posted by adamharbeck WA Aust (My Page) on Thu, Mar 27, 14 at 21:30
| Thanks Rosefolly. Yes, I think we are more San Diego than Sacramento. |
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- Posted by PortlandMysteryRose 8 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 27, 14 at 21:44
| Adam, those sound like beautiful choices for your plan! My climate is quite different from Australia's (everywhere in Australia), but teas do grow well there, so I'm guessing these varieties will be wonderful. I have a tea rose book written by an Australian author. I like to dream the impossible dream. Sigh. Carol in soggy Portland, OR. |
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| I have G Nabonnand across from Ducher. I think they would look nice together. My Monsieur Tillier is in back, and tends to get quite large. I am not sure if yours is the same Monsieur Tillier because I think our Archduke Joseph is totally different. Sometimes it is fun to just go for it, and try out the roses. I think Ducher is the prettiest of my whites, and I really like the other two. When you have 3 pretty roses, you can't go wrong. Sammy |
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