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| Doesn't look like there are any new own root varieties that he will be offering this year, unfortunately. Looks like he will be offering Maid Marion, Thomas a Becket, Albrighten rambler and Lady Gardener. So I am still considering on their own root, Jubilee Celebration, Alwick Rose, and Lady of Shalott |
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| I still think the wimpish Jubilee Celebration would perform much better (more vigorously) if it were grafted. My JC continues to be something of a wimp after growing for about 7 years in my garden. Beautiful blooms, however. Kate |
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| Thanks Kate for letting me know. I love Boscobel but unfortunately, it is not available on its own root. The Alwick Rose certainly has captured my attention. I will probably be getting that one for sure. |
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| Are either Princess Anne or Princess Alexandra of Kent available own root? They look highly desirable--beautiful pinks and highly bs-resistant. Wish I had more room for them. Is there any particular reason why you particularly want own-root? Myself, I've never seen a lot of difference between the two, except that the graft seems to give some roses more vigor in getting started and settled into their first season --and thus more health and strength to face the cold winters. But after a couple years, most gardeners can't much tell the difference between own-root and grafted, or at least that is my understanding. If I had room right now, I'd also immediately order Boscobel. Kate |
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| I have Lady A of K already. She does tend to get a bit big and I have her in the front, tied up so she doesn't attack people trying to get to my front door. I prefer own root. Because of the heat where I live as well as water restrictions, I have to mulch very heavily. Those that are not on their own root revert back to rootstock. |
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| The Albrighton Rambler looks nice. Is not 'Maid Marion' already the name of a hybrid musk? I would like to see a huge rose, one similar to Golden Celebration, named 'Little John'. |
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