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Tue, Mar 5, 13 at 16:44
| Last night I wrote to Greg L for a recommendation for 4 teas/chinas that could be grown in my zone-hot dry summers, easy winters. I also asked that they be less on the huge size (wideness is more of a problem). I looked up the ones he recommended in his catalog. Some seem huger than others. What do you think of these? If they get big so be it but 8' would be better than 15.'-especially wide. Here's his list: Here are some that I think are not to be missed: Chinas: Teas: I hope this helps! Duchesse de Brabant seems like a must have. I know Mutabalis is huge. Any that you love and/or are particularly important to save? Regardless I am going to get four of these. Mary |
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- Posted by cemeteryrose USDA 9/Sunset 14 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 5, 13 at 17:35
| If size is an issue, I'd steer clear of Le Pactole and Mutabilis. I posted this morning in praise of Ferndale Red. Miss Lowe's Variety is fabulous, and blooms here in Sacramento ten months out of the year, including a December display that is better than a poinsettia in my opinion. Duchesse de Brabant can get big but not enormous, and has some problems with powdery mildew but is still pretty wonderful. It is not rare so is not on the "important to save" list. Hope this helps. Anita |
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| Thanks Anita for the recommendations. I just placed my order. I got Ferndale Red China, Arethusa, Duchesse de Brabant and Baronne Henriette de Snoy (just because Greg said it was almost his favorite) I may add Miss Lowe's later too. I just wasn't sure I wanted another single that color. I read your Bengal Fire post later and thought maybe I should have gotten that one but still have time. I hear the Shasta Rose group may be coming to the plant sale at Sac cemetery so I may tag with them if some of my friends go. Thanks again, Mary |
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| If you want a small but beautiful tea, I'd suggest Cels Multiflora, which really looks more like a China. After 3-4 years mine is less than 5 feet tall and only about 3 feet wide. The flowers are a delicate pink and really pretty. It has small leaves and thin stems and can fit into a small space. Ingrid |
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| Thanks. I think I am going to add to my order at Vintage and I really am looking for some more teas or chinas that don't get so so big or at least 10' wide. I know that's not an easy thing though. I see that Cels Multiflora is on the available list. I'll get that one. Looks beautiful in the picture. Any other thoughts? Mary |
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- Posted by ken-n.ga.mts 7a/7b (My Page) on Wed, Mar 6, 13 at 23:53
| Have you looked at Pink Pet?? I've been growing this small jewel for probably 20+ years. One of the easiest roses I've ever grown. Once established it stays covered in pink blooms all season long. The bush tops out at 4' tall and 3' wide. This is an all year rose bush for me. After the first frost the foliage turns an orange/red. Quite nice. Look it up on HMF. |
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| I have baronne Henriette snoy and its a beautiful rose. |
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| Looks like another order for these smaller one. Glad Henriette was one of my choices. I might have made a mistake on Arethusa. After more research it looks like it's fairly wide and on the gawky side. Oh we'll they're all pretty. |
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