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| Burgundy Iceberg is one of the earliest roses we planted and has been delightful for most of that time. However, more than two years ago it began to develop blackspot which has worsened and also infected quite a few of its neighbors, including some newly planted bands. It's going and I'm looking for a very healthy purplish or bluish rose to take its place. I seem to remember an extremely healthy rose being mentioned that has "blue" in its name. I thought it might be Basye's Blueberry but that rose is too large. I'd love to get recommendations from you for a rose that would do well in my hot and dry climate. I do have issues with mildew and some rust, and of course now blackspot, since there is a marine influence at certain times of the year and the winters are moist since that's our rainy season. Ingrid |
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- Posted by desertgarden561 9/SZ11 -Las Vegas, N (My Page) on Fri, Nov 15, 13 at 13:17
| Ingrid, Munstead Wood... I Know it is an Austin, but reports have been really good, And I believe it is supposed to stay on the smaller size relatively speaking. I needed more purple and less burgundy like that found with with burgundy iceberg, so purchased Twilight Zone after considering all three. I am still eyeing M.W. Lynn |
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| Another alternative I'm considering in lieu of purchasing a new rose is to plant one of the roses that I have in band containers that are waiting to be planted. They are: Hoag House Cream I'm also strongly considering Blue for You about which I've read good things on the regular Rose Forum. Ingrid |
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| Still the best purple rose we've ever grown -- 'International Herald Tribune.' Jeri |
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| Archduke Charles ends up a purplish red in my climate and gives you a nice variety of pinks as it is aging. It is quite compact. Mine has no disease issues. |
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| Jeri, that's a gorgeous picture. I had two IHT which did not do well in my heat. However, there's a little shoot coming out from one where the roots must have not been dug out completely and I'll let that grow. With the heat stressing this rose, I don't think I dare buy another one. porkpal, Archduke Charles may not be a bad idea, although I hadn't considered it. Thanks for reminding me of it. Ingrid |
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| It won't be the color you're thinking of, Ingrid, but A.C. really is a wonderful rose, and a tough one, too. As for IHT, it just may be that your conditions are too hot for it. Have you had any luck with Hybrid Perpetuals? There are a few quite nice purples in that group. I don't know how rugosas do for you, but there are also some good purples in that group. |
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| After looking at many pictures of Archduke Charles I've decided to use one of my bands, probably the French import tea rose, No. 92 Nanjing. It has a lavender pink color which should look good in that location. I think the different colors of AC that are seen on the bush at the same time will be too busy in this area where quite a few different roses are present, with Mutabilis already providing color variability. I'm slowly reducing the number of my roses, since I'm having problems with quite a few. Disease resistance and ability to stand up to my climate have had to become prime considerations, although beauty and harmony with their surroundings will still drive my choices to a great extent. Thank you all for your suggestions. Posting about this subject has helped me to understand what is really the best way for me to proceed. Ingrid |
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- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 15, 13 at 23:49
| That looks like a great pick Ingrid, the hmf photos seem to show a similar looking foliage and a lighter reverse. I wonder how Archduke Charles would look next to Belinda's Dream? Anyone have that combo? |
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| IHT reminds me so of Ragged Robin. My RR is totally disease free and my climate is very humid. If it didn't blackspot in my sauna of a climate, chances are it won't in your dry climate, Ingrid. |
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| WinterCat, that is a lovely rose. My only fear is that your sauna is helping it to look as pretty as it does, whereas my super dry climate would shrivel the single petals quickly. I've had that problem with other single roses, but I'll do some research on this one since it's so cute. Thank you for taking the time to show me its picture. Ingrid |
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