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Val2013 none (
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Thu, Mar 14, 13 at 12:25
| hi, I need help selecting an old rose with big blooms and soft colors which will grow in zone 5 (SW Michigan) in organic garden without chemicals. not a climber, fragrant once blooming varieties in soft pink are a plus. any recommendations?
thanks! |
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RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| 'Duchesse de Montebello', without a doubt. Any of the pale pink Albas will be great for you as well; 'Felicite Parmentier' would be the first on that list, though, for its relatively small size (4 - 5 feet). Both of these selections meet all of your requirements. |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| thank you much! it is very helpful! |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| Ispahan, a fragrant light pink damask, would also fit the bill. I like Paul's suggested roses too! |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| I always loved what I read about Ispahan. I should consider her again. Thanks! |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| Fantin- Latour is a beautiful Centifolia rose, light pink blooms. |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| Fantin Latour is another rose which I always put in my shopping basket when I start and remove when I get to the check out button. i always loved it! |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| You can't go wrong with Louise Odier. She has the most beautiful scent and is hardy as can be in our zone. |
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RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| 'Louise Odier', unfortunately, is far from disease free in many climates, (mine, for sure), so you may want to approach that one with some caution. Beautiful and totally hardy, yes, but Blackspot can be a serious issue. |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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- Posted by oath5 z6b/7a MD (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 19, 13 at 6:10
| 'Duchesse de Montebello' is gorgeous and very well mannered for a gallica but I've potted up quite a few suckers; they make good pass a long plants. Has a pretty grey-green cast on the leaves which actually adds a bit of variety once it's done blooming. Pretty cane architecture too, like a large candelabra. The lightest pink, reads as white when paired with a dark rose like 'Tuscany Superb'. I'm not sure how 'Salet' does disease resistance wise but it also fits what you're looking for. |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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- Posted by oath5 z6b/7a MD (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 19, 13 at 6:18
| You can try Marchessa Bochella possibly too. It repeats. |
RE: no chemicals old rose in zone 5
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| I have Marchessa Bochella, she is a darling! Thank you so much for all recommendations! |
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