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Remove knockouts to reduce risk of RRD?
Posted by Adrianne(7b Georgia)
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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated Whatever you do, forget about using Sevin, it's too strong, not a good thing after all. I just want to mention that.
Container for miniature rose??
Posted by drizzle530(Zone 9, NorCal)
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drizzle530(Zone 9, NorCal)Updated Thanks again for the great info! I am really looking forward to receiving and growing [hopefully!] this rose! Will keep in mind the lighter weight and color container when I head out to select the perfect pot for it :)
Before you order...
Posted by bluegirl_gw
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countrygirl_sc, Upstate SC(7a)Updated I sent you a list of a few roses that you may be interested in. Please let me know if you received it.
Veteran's Honor, Ingrid Bergman, Chrysler Imperial
Posted by Marigold33
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zack_lau z6 CTUpdated Grande Amore seems to have better disease resistance than most red HTs. It wants to be 4 ft wide and 5 ft tall.
Recovery after the septic re-do....
Posted by bethnorcal9
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rosecanadianUpdated You sure worked hard, trying to save them!!! Great job!!! That was quite the ordeal for you. Carol
How long does it take a 1.5 quart pot to grow into a climber?
Posted by JaneGael
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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated I got a small Jasmina like a rose band from Edmunds last month, I thought I was ordering a bare root. I am glad to hear Jasmina grows fast. Chris, would you please post some photos when it's in bloom? Thanks
How to keep down weeds -- Preen?
Posted by mark_roeder(4B IA)
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kublakanUpdated I concur Bayarea. My sentiments were intended to parallel yours. Henry, I am not in disagreement with your points and your story resonates with all of us, I'm sure. Buford, I see your point completely. The transmission of RRD ...
My Front Yard Rose Bed : Different View
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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pat_bamaz7Updated Oh Sara Ann, your roses are looking so great!!!
Back breaking mass planting today except Westerland, Eutersen & Lucia
Posted by jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)
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cleangeek(Zone 9)Updated I have a Westerland and I grow it as a shrub, in zone 9 he grows 10" every 6 weeks then blooms. His canes are 1" thick and I planted him next to a tall fence, so far he stands on his own. Pruning and training has a lot t...
IDing zone 4 or 5 by New Dawn performance? Anyone else with New Dawn?
Posted by laura242424
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jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)Updated Yes I do live in Canada, Laura. Well, I don't want it too overgrown therefore I will prune it shorter. I do want it to grow across my fence in the backyard. Thanks for the info everyone.
Found 2 Cl Altissimo @ Walmart
Posted by summersrhythm_z6a
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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated Thanks Jasminerose & Diane for the info, nice photos! :-) I planted them against 2 trees, Hope I can tie them up to the trees later.
Children, grandchildren interested in your roses, see the USDA report
Posted by henry_kuska
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated I would love to see more interest in these fields! With all the interest in the environment I can see there would be growing job opportunities.
Thoughts on Jubilee Celebration versus Boscobel
Posted by cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW)
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated This is all good info! I just got Jubilee Celebration and Queen of Sweden yesterday and plan to plant them tomorrow!
Is this from aphids, or something else? (plus proliferation?)
Posted by Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))
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Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))Updated Thanks so much, everyone!!! I did take a look at it again, but I didn't see *anything,* (well except for there are still aphids around...) so I don't know what to think. I will look up some thrip pictures and at least I will kno...
what roses do JBs ignore?
Posted by trovesoftrilliums(5)
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countrygirl_sc, Upstate SC(7a)Updated The last year that I had them really bad, I filled up about 10 of the beetle bags in less than a week! I used them in conjunction with hand picking. I hope I never have them that bad again. They devastated a peach tree that was ...
New Jersey grower's are we in for a possible dry summer?
Posted by ladyrose65
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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated We had to fast moving thunderstorms yesterday which dumped some heavy rains but they didn't last to long...
epson salts
Posted by pembroke(6--Louisville KY)
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azdoctorUpdated Just trying to clarify for those interested in understanding soil reactions...
Also, is it just me or does the red knock out rose seem more pink?
Posted by tlbean2004(Z7)
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diane_nj 6b/7a(6b/7a)Updated Here, it is the cherry red that Kate describes, it is never a rich red (like Home Run). It does pink out in heat.
making garden paths
Posted by bart_2015
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bart_2015Updated I'm talking about rocks. My soil is very rocky, and over the years as I've worked on it, I've dug up tons of them. many are very large and quite flat, so I can definitely see them as being appropriate stepping stones. I guess my t...
Sawfly INFESTATION. I'm serious this time.
Posted by kinlaw (Zone 7, GA)(7)
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nikthegreek(9b/10a E of Athens, Greece)Updated Use spinosad for relatively 'mild' treatment of lepidoptera, hymenoptera and thysanoptera. Spray in the evening after bees and flying predators have gone to bed. Spinosad WILL harm bees if it is sprayed when they are active but is...
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