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Rose suckers?
Posted by nickjoseph(5 Milwaukee, WI)
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated If they are grafted roses and the graft is buried below ground then it is possible these are the correct variety and not root stock coming up. Usually root stock will come up a bit of a distance from the bud union but good new ba...
Crab grass crisis
Posted by dregae (IN, zone 6b)
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zack_lau z6 CTUpdated Sounds like tree roots--HTs are no match for maple tree roots, so I either have to dig up the HT and replant, or plant a vigorous once bloomer like Felcite Parmentier. What makes crabgrass well known is that its ideal habitat is a...
the dreaded BLACK SPOT
Posted by sgtwarpig(5)
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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated I heard that in order for BS to form, the leaves have to be wet for 8 hours or so. We've had almost constant rain (sorry Cali folks, I wish I could send it to you) so the conditions are ripe for BS. I also scale back spraying in t...
Took the plunge!
Posted by Theresa McHarney
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Good luck, I wish you many beautiful roses!
Heaven on Earth!
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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Samuel Adk zone5aUpdated This is one time I don't mind getting my hands dirty.
Bermuda grass crisis
Posted by dregae (IN, zone 6b)
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mhistinaUpdated It kills just the Bermuda grass. It is very selective on what it kills. It has a list of things you should keep it away from. If you google it, you can see that too. :)
Freeze damage
Posted by Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b(7a/b)
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Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b(7a/b)Updated Kentucky---I lost 2 Louise Estes, 1 Gemini, 1 Lady of the Dawn and 1 Shenandoah. My oldest Louise Estes I had to take all the way to the bud union but have 4 good looking basil breaks coming on it. Both my Brinessa's had to come a...
Question on my "Toddler" plant Love Song
Posted by nickjoseph(5 Milwaukee, WI)
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nickjoseph(5 Milwaukee, WI)Updated By staking, do you just put bamboo stakes & tie to branches with garden ties? It seems a little firmer today, so hopefully I was imagining it. Doesn't seem as "rocky". Thanks.
Rose bushes aren't setting on bloom growth
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thank you Michael. I live in Oklahoma and I am in Zone 6b. We had a relatively mild winter here, but did have a few days recently that it got below freezing overnight. I think pruning them more severely would be helpful, that's w...
Help with id hot pink rose
Posted by crybrug
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crybrugUpdated ok so the rose had 20 or so petals maybe it is perfume delight. Either way it is a really nice plant.
Rose Garden Planning
Posted by ickle_cat
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ickle_catUpdated Thank-you so much to all of you. This is all really helpful advice! Not sure what house we're getting yet (or what state or kind of Garden we'll get) Hopefully we can have Christmas in the new house and I can get it ready for the ...
What are these red spots on my rose canes and are they bad?
Posted by Rosecandy VA, zone 7
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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated OK Michael, you're forgiven for giving us the slip, but the real question is - did you back Duke in your bracket from the beginning or get swayed by all the press about Kentucky? A good NC fella like you needs to trust the hometow...
Anyone Grow Heavenly Dawn?
Posted by alameda/zone 8
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meredith_e Z7b, Piedmont of NC, 1000' elevationUpdated I grew her for one season, but the one I had had dieback due to a really late planting for a bareroot and died! I want her again! Her few blooms were so great, lol. They made an impression on me. I haven't ever heard anything abou...
Help with care for this rose
Posted by crybrug
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irisgal_z9Updated Dr. Huey is the root (rootstalk). If the grafted rose is still alive you will see canes growing from above the larger knobby area at the base of the plant. Everything growing from below that knob is Dr. Huey sprouts growing from t...
Please help!
Posted by anh3012
8 Comments
steve_gwUpdated Ingrid may have a thrips problem, as mites don't generally infest the blooms themselves....
Question about planting a rose below the dirt.
Posted by Prettypetals_GA_7-8
10 Comments
Prettypetals_GA_7-8Updated When I first planted roses our winters seemed to be much milder and that was just 8 or 9 yrs ago. At that time I didn't try to bury my graft as it was all new to me and i've learned as I went plus all the great advice on here. Chr...
What is your garden style?
Posted by jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)
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jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)Updated Now that spring is here and we have a few new members, I thought I bring this post up again for everyone inspiration. I am planning to rejuvenate my front garden and is studying everyone beautiful pictures and opinions for ideas.
Cl. Cecile Brunner--huge!
Posted by James_Shaw_San Francisco Bay Area
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jjpeace (zone 5 US/zone 6 Can)Updated All beautiful but quite scary! These are definitely something I don't see in my colder climate.
Uh-oh...I've been bitten by the rose bug
Posted by Sarah Snider
18 Comments
Prettypetals_GA_7-8Updated Welcome to the crazy rose people society so my hubby says. Its the most wonderful hobby anyone could have. Enjoy picking and choosing and take lots and lots of pics for us to see. Have fun, Judy
Scented Zephirine Drouhin
Posted by James_Shaw_San Francisco Bay Area
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comtessedelacouche (10b S.Australia: hotdryMedclimate)Updated Oh dear, Flowergirl, what a monster! At least it's not thorny, though, like some of those big'uns, so it won't actually kill you if you dare to defy its will! Someone on here or the ARF has/had a monster one like that (your ZD). F...
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