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Posted by TaraRi May 8, 2013

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sockwattsUpdated June 8, 2015 I mist my rose bush with water and sprinkle blood meal on the foliage. Trust me the deer leave them alone. I have many deer in my neighborhood so I can say this has been tried and tested.

Miniatures: Do they need as deep of pots as full size roses?

Posted by cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW) May 28, 2015

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cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW)Updated June 8, 2015 I have Cinderella which is a micro-mini. She's doing well in something way too small. Awesome to have something so tiny, most people think it's something else other than a rose. My other miniature is Wonderful News. Should have po...

A few more new ones

Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK June 8, 2015

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KarenPA_6bUpdated June 8, 2015 I love your bloom of Charles de Gaulle. Does it have any scent? Such a beautiful lavender color. Beverly is nice too.

New house, old roses-part 2. White rose ID

Posted by allencla June 2, 2015

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jacqueline9CAUpdated June 8, 2015 That fits in exactly with the description of FKD on HMF - congratulations on your lovely antique rose from 1901! Jackie

Thrip damage? picture, please?

Posted by bart_2015 June 1, 2015

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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated June 8, 2015 I've just got to get some photos of this damage for you to see. The worst of the damage seems to be winding down rapidly. Your description is quite similar to the damage on my roses. Buds are either "drilled" out in the ...

Party Hardy zone 5 update

Posted by Dingo2001 - Z5 Chicagoland(5) June 7, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated June 8, 2015 Great update and a beautiful rose!

Roses at Nursery In Montgomery Co MD

Posted by missmary(6b/7a MD) June 8, 2015

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kentucky_rose zone 6Updated June 8, 2015 That is so exciting to find a new nursery that has quality roses!

What is this and what is my best course to treat it?

Posted by Jennifer Arvan June 7, 2015

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dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated June 8, 2015 I agree with Cecily. Remember that after a week or two of activity, rose slugs disappear--because the good predator bugs arrive and eat them up. While the rose slugs are present (and you often have to squint to see the tiny gree...

Need to conserve space for pot ghetto.

Posted by justkristyj June 7, 2015

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jacqueline9CAUpdated June 8, 2015 Question - do you mean thrive in permanently, or just for a little while?

In Quandry About Placing Climber (Quadra) in Non-Climbing Spot

Posted by missmary(6b/7a MD) June 4, 2015

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missmary(6b/7a MD)Updated June 8, 2015 Wow - this climber sounds almost scary. But I like a challenge!

May I borrow your brain? The rose midge

Posted by summersrhythm_z6a May 13, 2015

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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated June 8, 2015 Yes Henry, I saw the damage in every rose bed, the burnt tips everywhere. I will call them today to let them know.

Questions about pegging and climbing roses.

Posted by boncrow66 April 3, 2014

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rabainsz7bpnwUpdated June 7, 2015 Could some of u experts post pics of ur trained climbers .. That will help me train my young golden shower climber .

Roses With Darker Stamens - a partial list

Posted by drasaid(zone 8) November 7, 2008

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Brittie - La Porte, TX 9aUpdated June 7, 2015 Wimi has pink stamens.

Don Juan Red Climbing Roses Changing Color?

Posted by hbowen8754 June 6, 2015

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vasue VA(7A Charlottesville)Updated June 7, 2015 Chamblee's link above gives the history as "sport of Don Juan". Nelson's Roses lists their Catherine Nelson as a sport of Don Juan they discovered - first rose on the list - http://nelsonsfloridaroses.com/rose-varieties/...

NIGHT OWL Climber in Santa Clarita (own-root)

Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b April 8, 2015

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated June 7, 2015 I thought it funny that my own root Night Owl was taller than my friend's budded one that she got around the same time. This rose could be rootstock.

Is this really Candyland??

Posted by nummykitchen(Z5B) June 13, 2014

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nummykitchen(Z5B)Updated June 7, 2015 I sent them an e-mail. I'll let you guys know what I hear back. :)

Is this mineral deficiency?

Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b June 6, 2015

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated June 7, 2015 That makes sense, given our water restrictions. Thanks.

What Are Your Most Prolific Bloomers?

Posted by cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW) October 10, 2014

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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated June 7, 2015 Oops, forgot Royal Bonica (sport of Bonica). That one is hitting its stride this year, too. A bloom machine. Diane

moving a rose in bloom

Posted by gibsongirl74_gw(6) June 4, 2015

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ellatiarella(SW Mich 6a)Updated June 7, 2015 I moved three floribundas in bloom in mid-June a year or two ago, and they did fine. I did not prune them back. I watched for sevl days of cloudy & cooler weather, prepared each new hole before digging up each bush , dug up ...

Climbing rose

Posted by rabainsz7bpnw June 6, 2015

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vasue VA(7A Charlottesville)Updated June 6, 2015 Natural or stained fences (like yours) do well with roses in my experience. Painted ones are more of a problem. Leaves can hold a lot of moisture in a damp climate that will have trouble evaporating if right against the wood, and ...

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