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Looking for Sheer Stripes!
Posted by countrygirl_sc, Upstate SC(7a)
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stillanntn6bUpdated Top Gun is a meeting of rose enthusiasts. It used to be mostly exhibitors, but has become a good get-together. It's Oct 30 and 31. I hope this link will open for you. You might want to call Jack at 704*********799******8713 (te...
Edmond Proust and Gerbe Rose
Posted by bart_2015
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bart_2015Updated So, the "excellent" rating on bloom frequency on HMF is to be taken with a grain of salt, I gather...
Changing an order
Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX
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rosecanadianUpdated I've done it tons of times. Vendors are always happy and accomodating. The one near me, knows me by name now. LOL The bigger vendors are good about it too. They want to keep us happy. So..... Carol
Heights of different floribundas
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
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Sara-Ann Z6B OKUpdated Thank you Michael and Ken for your input, I appreciate it.
A zone 6 question
Posted by frances_in_nj(z6 NJ)
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bart_2015Updated Whatever you decide to do I hope it works out splendidly for you! cheers, bart
Preference? Velvet Fragrance or Oklahoma
Posted by dublinbay z6 (KS)
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rosecanadianUpdated I love your Oklahoma bloom!! I'm struggling between keeping my Oklahoma or getting rid of it. But this is its first year with fragrance (it's about 4 years old I think). The fragrance is wonderful. Carol
Where to buy Pretty Jessica?
Posted by Kachana(DFW Zone 7)
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dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated Two excellent ideas, Kachana. The Monthly newsletter is a particularly good idea. See if they will let you write the article or at least refer to you as someone with experience on the topic and open to discussing it with any nei...
Savoy hotel
Posted by jbf789
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oldrosarianUpdated Finally know how to get a photo up so must give a plug for Sav oy Hotel. IMO one of the best pink roses.
Carefree Roses anyone have them?
Posted by Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated HI Patty Sorry to miss your question - this is just one mature Bonica bush, in part shade no less, and it probably stretches at its widest as far as my arms can stretch each way. The fence is 6' tall, so I'd guess it tops out betw...
Your favorite and/or best red roses
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
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rosecanadianUpdated I tried it one year, and it died!!! I've never had a rose do that before. Didn't even give me one flower. I must have left air pockets in the soil or something. I should try it again. Carol
Sally Holmes as a freestanding shrub
Posted by kentc
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roseseek(9)Updated I grew Sally Holmes (own root) as a huge, free-standing shrub for 18 years in my Newhall garden, Zone 9b . The huge white mound just below the center of the photo linked above. It was a mountain, easily six to seven feet tall and ...
Fungicides
Posted by Maryl (Okla. Zone 7a)
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henry_kuskaUpdated I wonder if strengthening the rose immune system against mildew with salicylic acid (aspirin as substitute) or hydrogen peroxide would be sufficient. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tpj.12966/abstract;jsessionid=226249B...
help me make up my mind!!!
Posted by bart_2015
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bart_2015Updated OK, you've convinced me! Thank you all! Actually I really would enjoy going in person with my DH, but he's not into gardening and frankly ,this is an extremely busy time in our lives. We both could so use a "lovely four day t...
Roseseek: Sierra Snowstorm-have you seen it?
Posted by fig_insanity Z7a E TN
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roseseek(9)Updated Thanks, John! LOL! I've actually tried to write it all down, but it doesn't work. It requires interaction to bring the "tid bits" to the surface. It works perfectly in a conversation, or reading posts in threads, but to ...
Pretty in Pink Eden climber 2015
Posted by Adrianne(7b Georgia)
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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated Congrats! That must have been something special to see. I'll have to look for it the next time I'm there.
Recommendation for rambler with tiny, pale flowers for small arbor
Posted by yukoyd(8 Seatte, WA)
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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated I think Rogue Valley is the only place carries Blushing Lucy. They told me it repeated well over there when I complained about mine was a once bloomer. We just guessed it was the temp...... You can call them to find out more detai...
Dick Clark Rose
Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX
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BethC in 8a Dallas, TXUpdated Thanks ladies, I think I may put it on my list. I am no where near ready for the exhibiting my own roses yet so that is not an issue.
SoCal Stripey Rose Fans
Posted by kstrong
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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated Mine is just a year old, but is maturing nicely. I separated the plants by soaking the root ball. There were four altogether when I purchased the Parade rose. At first I kept two together and gave the remainder to a friend. But I ...
Coffee roses for cutting in zone 10a?
Posted by Lisa Adams
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B TorresUpdated I thought Burlington Nursery would do custom grafting. You have to pay more, of course. Cool Roses may do it as well. Contact them, it can't hurt.
Another Houzz change-sending messages without following
Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b
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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated Hi Georgect: If the person has allowed anyone to message them, by setting it up in their personal profile-advanced settings, then you can send them a message by clicking their name to go to their profile and then clicking the mess...
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