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Reine des Violettes
Posted by James_Shaw_San Francisco Bay Area
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9Updated This sounds like an excellent cool weather rose. I took mine out in spite of the fact that it grew really well and quickly because the blooms, few as they are in the heat, fry within five minutes. Planting the right rose for you...
Problem with Dr. Huey
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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zack_lau z6 CTUpdated I've only had it happen once, with Burning Desire, a J&P HT that wasn't very popular. I ripped off the sucker and never had the problem again. Puttng the graft below the soil line usually hasn't been a problem, except once wh...
What variety is this rose? (The blooms are about 3" across)
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
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Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))Updated I knew I had one Playboy (because it still has its tag); it's nice to have another one
Question about rooting hormone
Posted by Holly Kline
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated You'd be better off just feeding them some good organics for the soil. Healthy soil makes for healthy roses.
Please identify this rose (each bloom is 2" across)
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated You have to follow the canes down and dig down to where they originate at the roots. Do not just cut them off. That only seems to encourage the Doctor to grow more. You want to rip off the canes at the roots so that you cause s...
Another rose to be ID'd (The large bloom is about 2 3/4" across)
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
Gary started a discussion.
Tags for roses
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))Does anyone know where I can get these (or similar) in the U.S.? I need tags that can be etched or engraved and that will attach to the rose bush (not stuck in the soil).
David Austin Favorites
Posted by gibsongirl74_gw(6)
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Sow_what? Southern California InlandUpdated gibsongirl74_gw, thanks so much for liking our facebook page! I've observed Queen of Sweden and Tamora for several years in clients' gardens. Queen of Sweden has exceptionally beautiful blooms that are held upright on a 4 - 5' shr...
Still to early to prune my rose bushes?
Posted by nickjoseph(5 Milwaukee, WI)
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stir_fryiUpdated I live in the Detroit area and did mine yesterday. I was shocked to find leaf buds on them! So much for lopping them down nice and even...
Own Root Ebb Tide Creates 4 Plants W Roots!
Posted by jazzmom516(Zone 7 LI, NY)
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bethnorcal9Updated It happens occasionally, but I wouldn't say it's a normal characteristic. I have an own root rose I got from Heirloom about 12-15yrs ago called WONDERSTRIPE. It has at least 4 separate plants all in a big cluster. I really should ...
Rose Beds come to life
Posted by kingcobbtx9b
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huckdog1Updated Such beauty! You have worked hard and they are lovely.
5 Year old own root Mermaid
Posted by lelsmsk
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comtessedelacouche (10b S.Australia: hotdryMedclimate)Updated Can you tell us something about your climate - zone and general location, plus what sort of spot it's in in your garden (sunny, hot/shady, cool/ near a brick wall, etc)? :¬)
Please identify this rose
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
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Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))Updated Thanks, muchly to all !
Biocontrol of red spider mites
Posted by henry_kuska
henry_kuska"The following review focuses on the biological control of the red spider mite Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae), one hundred years after a scientific review on its biology and pest characteristics was published by Ewing...
"Aspirin an Essential Tool for Plants during Drought"
Posted by henry_kuska
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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated Okay, I went out and purchased plain aspirin. I placed it in warm water a good hour ago and I still see powder at the bottom of the cup. It gets dispersed when I stir it up, but I see one might want to improve the solubility.
Can you ID this rose?
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
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Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))Updated As George Carlin (aka "The Hippy Dippy Weatherman") said: "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning". I'll post more pics when I can again SEE the ros...
Wondering about my Midas Touch
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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Rosecandy VA, zone 7Updated " Sometimes, for what ever reason, a rose just isn't a good one." - This is SO TRUE! I got a dud Iceberg last year. It did bloom decently, despite being a breeding ground for black spot from the day it arrived to the d...
Please identify this rose
Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))
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Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA))Updated O-kay! Do-kay! Thanks to all responders !
Pruning question please help.
Posted by Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated Thanks for the additional information Seil. I appreciate all I can get.
Not sure this is a Ch-Ching! after all
Posted by Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))
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rosecanadianUpdated Stunning flowers!! Mine usually has the less petalled look - but it flowers up a storm. I would love to get that stuffed looked on Ch-Ching!! Mine has no fragrance - how about your Ch-Ching roses? Carol
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