Anyone have an Anson Jones rose?

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Posted by mzstitch 7b (My Page) on

Sun, Sep 29, 13 at 16:51

I'm starting to browse around to make some selections for next year. I have come across a rose called Anson Jones, and I've fallen in love with the pictures I've seen so far but was really hoping to see the entire bush, not just the flower. Does anyone have this rose? Any feeback regarding it, and if you have a picture of the entire bush it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 30, 13 at 14:41

HMF only has pics of the blooms, but if you google it there are some pics on the web. The ARE says it gets to 4-5 feet, so it is pretty small.

Jackie

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Posted by mzstitch 7b (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 6:59

Thank you for the reply Jackie. I did check out HMF and Google images before posting here. I still haven't been able to find a picture of a mature bush. It's a weird classification to me, listed as a pioneer, would like to find out more before purchasing. I did read it is prone to blackspot, which is disappointing so perhaps I should just keep looking.

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Posted by terryjean 5 Central IL (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 15:37

I've grown 'Anson Jones' for about 5 years. I just went out and looked at it and I estimate it's about 5' tall and 3' wide...a more columnar-type shrub. I normally spray for BS since pressure here is bad, but I haven't sprayed since the end of July and 'Anson' looks pretty decent compared to some of the leafless wonders who have suffered due to the high temps and drought. The leaves have some BS which is normal going into October, but overall, the shrub looks good. It's setting hips right now going into Fall.

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Posted by mzstitch 10 (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 17:56

Thanks Terryjean. I'm not totally opposed to planting roses that get blackspot, its just that I want to start collecting some antique roses and from what I hear there are many that are blackspot resistent, so it's a decision I'll just have to come to. What I like about this rose other than its manageable size and beautiful blooms is its a continuous blooming, and so many antique roses are not. I'm keeping it on the list for now.

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Posted by terryjean 5 Central IL (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 19:24

If you're not opposed to big fat luscious bright pink blossoms, another Pioneer series rose that I highly recommend over 'Anson Jones' is 'Thomas Affleck'. Absolutely stunning, bullet-proof health-wise....no BS issues if I don't spray; riotous amounts of ridiculous blooms that sometimes cause the canes to collapse, and a show-stopper in your landscape. It's just that....wonderful. It's a tad bigger than 'Anson' but can be pruned to size...I keep mine at about 6' and 4' wide....otherwise it will grow about 8' or so tall and maybe 6' wide and encroach on 'Earthsong'...another stellar shrub.

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Posted by mzstitch 7b (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 2, 13 at 7:07

Thank you again! While Thomas Affleck wasn't the color I was looking for it really is so beautiful I had to add it to my ARE wishlist. I'm sure I can find a place for it!

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