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| Last summer I planted Alba Semi-plena. It was a small band which as expected had no first year bloom. I planted it and didn't pay it much attention, looked forward to next year's bloom. So this year I'm all happy to see the buds appear, but what's this...they're pink? I wasn't expecting that, but OK, I know some white roses are pink in the bud, very pretty actually. Then I check out pictures on HMF and now I'm wondering if I have the right rose. These bud are mossy, that's not right is it? (I have not grown an alba before, in case you couldn't tell). |
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| Given my little knowledge with the old European roses, I would still say that this is probably a moss rose. In addition to the moss, the leaves don't have the more bluish cast that most albas exhibit. If you post a photo of the open rose later that might help to identify this particular one. How frustrating for you to have that happen. Ingrid |
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- Posted by rosecavalier 3 AB (My Page) on Mon, Jun 9, 14 at 14:02
| Should look like this...mat blue/green foliage |
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- Posted by PortlandMysteryRose 8 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 9, 14 at 18:39
| Definitely not Semi Plena, but it looks like you might have a gem of a moss rose in your garden! As Ingrid suggested, do post the full bloom. Surely someone on the forum will have an identical moss in her/his garden. Carol |
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- Posted by ratdogheads 5b NH (My Page) on Wed, Jun 11, 14 at 6:59
| Well, thanks for the confirmation and I will definitely follow up here after the buds open to get your help at identifying my little interloper. This is a sad disappointment. I planted this to honor my father in law, who flew a B-17 in WWII that was named "The Rose of York". I was so eager to show it to him this summer, especially as it looked as though it would be open for Father's Day. I'd like to try again - Could anyone recommend where I might find another this year, ideally one that has some substantial growth too it? I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, but Dad is 93 and our summers in the garden are not endless. |
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- Posted by rosecavalier 3 AB (My Page) on Wed, Jun 11, 14 at 9:49
| Wonderful story and I wish I was closer to you...my ASP occasionally sends out a sucker which I giveaway to friends or family...you've made a good choice and I hope you can find one. |
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- Posted by harborrose 8-Puget Sound/PNW (My Page) on Wed, Jun 11, 14 at 11:31
| I saw that Azalea Flowering Shrub Farm in Voorheesville, NY carries alba semi plena. They ship also, it appears. Pickering carries it also. There is also a white large flowered climber called 'City of York' that is beautiful which is available at Rogue Valley. Just a thought. |
Here is a link that might be useful: alba semi plena source
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- Posted by PortlandMysteryRose 8 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 11, 14 at 12:57
| Ratdogheads, I've never ordered from this nursey, but I keep tripping over photos of its old garden roses: Flowering Shrub Farm. I see it has Semi Plena (York) and is in Voorheesville, NY, over on your side of the country. Some of the plants offered are larger sized and may be in bloom. I wish I could send a successful cutting from my plant. I can post a picture of the bloom if you'd like. A wonderful story about your father-in-law and your rose. My father is 88 and is also a WWII vet. Carol |
This post was edited by PortlandMysteryRose on Wed, Jun 11, 14 at 13:25
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- Posted by ratdogheads 5b NH (My Page) on Wed, Jun 25, 14 at 11:38
| Finally this mystery rose has come into bloom. I'm guessing it's Henri Martin - not because I know anything about identifying moss roses, but the only two dark moss roses this nursery lists (at least for this year) are Henri Martin and William Lobb. WL looked a little more purple than my rose. What do you think? It's certainly wonderful. Fragrant! It's rather floppy, though elegantly so. I have it planted up against a barn wall, facing west. Is that ok for this rose? What sort of growth can I expect? Will he bully the neighbors?
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