22,153 Garden Web Discussions | Roses

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cecily(7 VA)

Hi Elizabeth, I'm in the northern VA/ Washington DC area. The foliage on my roses hangs on all winter. When new growth begins in spring, the old ratty stuff finally comes off (and, yes, it looks pretty darned ugly by then). Sometimes I get sick of looking at it and strip it by hand, most years I just look the other way. If you want to use a dormant spray, don't worry about the old foliage dropping, pick a weekend in January or February when the weather is relatively pleasant to work outside and go for it.

    Bookmark     December 17, 2014 at 8:12AM
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dizzylizzy415

Thanks, Cecily! I appreciate the feedback! It is very helpful!

    Bookmark     December 17, 2014 at 3:22PM
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bethnorcal9

Cool. I'll hafta check there.

    Bookmark     December 16, 2014 at 9:55PM
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ArbutusOmnedo 10/24

I noticed Peace, Pink Peace, and Chicago Peace amongst the non- patented varieties being sold, Beth. I'm sure you'll be able to find one this year. I don't know who supplies the HDs near you, but the Chicago Peace that Coiner Nursery sells seems to be the real deal and I've seen plants from them at HDs near me in the past.

Jay

    Bookmark     December 17, 2014 at 3:19PM
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michaelg(7a NC Mts)

Yes, some varieties are highly susceptible, some not. Living in a cool, damp climate, I find resistance to be one of the most valuable qualities in a rose.

This post was edited by michaelg on Tue, Dec 9, 14 at 10:54

    Bookmark     December 9, 2014 at 10:53AM
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anh3012

I am happy with my Blue Girl now.

    Bookmark     December 15, 2014 at 10:50PM
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Molineux(6b)

I grew Tiffany for many years in zone 7b Virginia. The blooms looked just like those in Sara-Ann's first picture and never smelled to me like apples. The fragrance was INTENSE. The dominant scent is Damask but with fruity and tea rose elements as well. It's offspring BELINDA'S DREAM expresses the fruity scent much more clearly, but smells like raspberries and not apples. However, all roses belong to the same family as apple and pear trees. Your nose could be sensitized to this particular scent, in which case most roses are going to have some apple-like tones in their fragrance profile.

    Bookmark     December 15, 2014 at 2:37AM
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canadian_rose(zone 3a)

No, I definitely ONLY smell apple with this one rose - whatever it is. :)
I got rid of Frederic Mistral because I smelled grass whenever I sniffed the blooms. Grass???
Comte de Champagne smelled like dog poop to me. That one's gone. LOL

I love, love, love damask scent and I also love, love fruity smells.

I must try to find Belinda's Dream because raspberry is my favorite scent by far. Makes me swoon. :)

I'm soooo looking forward to getting Tiffany!!!

Thanks!
Carol

    Bookmark     December 15, 2014 at 11:36AM
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rross(NSW Aust)

I gave away Red Cross (Love's Promise), Camille Pissarro and Souvenir de la Malmaison because I couldn't smell any scent. I kept Hilde, hoping it would come good. It hasn't. And it's not just my nose at issue. Nobody got any scent from any of these. Red Cross now lives at a friend's place where it must be happier because it's finally scented - to everyone's nose. I wonder whether this is because the nights are colder where my friend lives.

The roses I have that are noticeably scented here would probably be overpowering there, but I'm not parting with them. They are: Angel Face, Fire Fighter, Ebb Tide, Old Fragrance, Jude the Obscure, Pope JPII and Nahema.

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 7:45AM
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braverichard (6a, North MO)

Quite an interesting discussion.

So what about roses that you buy from a nursery potted which are very fragrant, stay fragrant for the rest of the season and then come back the next year with no fragrance?

Last year I planted the following roses and they were all fragrant when I purchased them and put out fragrant blooms in my garden as well:

Oh My!
Arctic Flame

Then this year, I got the same flowers but zero fragrance regardless of what time of the day I sniff.

Any theories on what happened there?

    Bookmark     December 15, 2014 at 10:34AM
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kingcobbtx9b

Glad to hear yours is doing well, I ordered one as well, mainly wanted to get me a Cardinal Richelu and with shipping it made sense to get 2 roses.

Neither of the two have done anything amazing yet, but thats likely in part due to being planted on the Texas coast in June....

Both are growing, had to transplant richelu due to not getting enough sun.

    Bookmark     December 9, 2014 at 4:25PM
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23

I got mine as a discard from someone. Very pretty flowers but the plant has no vigor at all. Perhaps the rain will help.

    Bookmark     December 14, 2014 at 11:05AM
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Facebook rosesare there any groups on Facebook that deal with roses?
Posted by avalonweddingsbcs(9) December 7, 2014
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mustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9

The Rose, Flowers and Veggies Gardener's group--lots of posts from all over the world

Mad Englishman and Roses (specializes in DA roses)

Alexandra Farms--Fresh Cut Garden Roses

David Austin Roses

Tantau Roses

If you are into plumarias at all there is a Plumaria Addicts Group too. Lots of posts.

This post was edited by mustbnuts on Sun, Dec 14, 14 at 0:07

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 10:58PM
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jerijen(Zone 10)

The Heritage Roses Group,
And
The Gold Coast Heritage Roses Group

    Bookmark     December 14, 2014 at 4:14AM
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msdorkgirl(11)

I've uploaded my first batch of photos taken for this project, but I do need to indicate size and scale as suggested in this discussion thread. I'll probably do a couple each time and tweak as I go along.

At the very least, this will help me establish my own database and keep my mind/time occupied for at least 6 months :)

Today, I'll be uploading information about:
1) About Face (Orange with Reverse)
2) Wild Blue Yonder (Fushia with yellow center)
3) Summer Love (Classic Yellow)

Here is a link that might be useful: About Face Pictures

This post was edited by msdorkgirl on Sat, Dec 13, 14 at 12:08

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 11:48AM
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roseseek(9)

Perfect! Thank you! So often we forget the plant itself has to also be attractive. Though many flower over a very long period, there are times when they aren't "colorful". And, there are roses which are just as pleasing as green plants as they are scented, color. Thank you! Kim

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 6:29PM
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seil zone 6b MI

It looks lovely on HMF but sadly it's not available in the States.

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 1:33PM
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mad_gallica(zone 5 - eastern New York)

Snow is all the roses should need. It also has the great advantage that when a thaw comes, it automatically removes itself, so wet, cold stuff isn't around the roses to encourage fungal problems.

If you live in an area where temperatures below 20 without snow are practically unknown (like where I live) fancy cages are a lot more trouble than they are worth.

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 11:48AM
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seil zone 6b MI

Michael and Mad are both right, snow is the best insulator there is for a rose. However, if you want to protect the existing canes from wind damage you can still put the cages with the covers over them without disturbing the snow cover. The snow will protect the graft at the bottom and the cage will protect the upper canes. It's not fool proof but it can help.

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 1:29PM
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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things. Raindrops on Carding Mill . . .
Posted by Sow_what? Southern California Inland December 1, 2014
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Sow_what? Southern California Inland

By the way Ingrid, looking at the interior photo you posted -- your color sense is so spot on. If you use those same instincts to create the new garden at the sunny side of your home, it will be beautiful.

jannike

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 6:48AM
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Marlorena(Z8-9 England)

All very nice...lovely photos everyone...and it's nice to see inside someone's home occasionally.... and not a television in sight...

    Bookmark     December 13, 2014 at 11:05AM
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sara_ann-z6bok

Jackie, I am so glad that you, Beth and others are getting the much needed rain!

    Bookmark     December 8, 2014 at 8:29AM
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MiGreenThumb

I am so glad you folks are finally getting your desperately needed rainfall!
I saw on the Weather Channel that it's quite the Low Pressure system.
Unfortunately, I'm sure there will be severe landslides in some areas.
Happy gardening!

Steven

    Bookmark     December 12, 2014 at 9:29PM
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seil zone 6b MI

Best white HT with a strong fragrance i can think of is Pope John Paul II.

    Bookmark     December 11, 2014 at 5:46PM
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kstrong(10 So Cal)

PJP II does not get that far open here. My guess would be Garden Party.

    Bookmark     December 12, 2014 at 3:06PM
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iris_gal(z9 CA)

Sorry I have no pic of this combo. 'Royal Sunset' climber with 'Chicago Peace'. Scrumptous. The full-bodied soft orange of R.S. with the rose-pinks and apricoty tones of C.P. are truly made for one another.

    Bookmark     December 10, 2014 at 7:16PM
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amandahugg(SS19 CA)

Remember, there are no Color Police. Plant it the way you like it. If you don't like it, you can change it. It's your garden to 'paint' so enjoy.

    Bookmark     December 11, 2014 at 5:09PM
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kingcobbtx9b

I would suggest you try looking at Lady Banks roses. Banksia being the species name. They grow like crazy in just about anywhere in Texas. They do only bloom in the spring though.

    Bookmark     December 9, 2014 at 3:30PM
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ffff(Calif. 9)

Amandahugg:
"Bur Bayse's Blueberry is a horrible hybrid. Why would you allow horrible hybrids even though they flower 90% more during the season and don't consume 90% of your garden?"

With the drought going on, and no fertilizer being applied, my Blueberry barely bloomed in May, and not at all after, but my R. palustris was in bloom until last week. Disregarding rootstocks, 67% of my species roses have some sort of repeat in garden conditions, but only about 60% of my horrible hybrids ever rebloom. I have California climate helping me, but still, I don't think the contrast is quite as stark as all that. :-P

    Bookmark     December 10, 2014 at 10:24PM
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