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Posted by Elizabeth March 11, 2015

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diane_nj 6b/7a(6b/7a)Updated March 13, 2015 Elizabeth, they may not be available locally, but take a look at the TAMU list of Earth-Kind Roses. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkindroses/cultivars/

Knockouts (or other) along fence line

Posted by msstatecoletrain(8) March 9, 2015

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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated March 13, 2015 Out of 250 carefree roses, 150-170 of them are Knock Out roses, I started with 100 of them, then added more for their fast repeat colors( they have 5 different colors). I also have about 250 old garden roses, ramblers, some of the...

Flamenco Rosita

Posted by Patty W. zone 5a Illinois March 12, 2015

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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated March 13, 2015 Every thing I've read so far has this rose being quite large down south. Paul Zimmermon has a photo on line of the one he lost to rrv. It looked to be about 6'h x8 or 10' wide. Wish Help Me Find had comments from everyone on grow...

who has grown princess alexandra of kentP

Posted by lolaky(Z6KY) September 23, 2010

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SoFL Rose z10Updated March 12, 2015 I ordered Princess Alexandra this year and she's just started budding. She took off rather quickly. Can't wait to see the blooms, although the buds look small. I hope they don't stay too tiny, as I'm hoping for big blooms. Sometim...

When to remove winter protection so it doesn't rot, basically?

Posted by meredith_e Z7b, Piedmont of NC, 1000' elevation March 3, 2015

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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated March 12, 2015 Glad this worked for you to pull it off now , and it sounds like you've learned some good things for your yard and protection toward next year. Cynthia

Doris Day

Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX March 10, 2015

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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated March 12, 2015 I put mine in last year but I don't have any bloom pictures since I disbud in the first year. The foliage was nice, though, and it has so far stayed pretty mannerly. Cynthia

Deer report

Posted by deervssteve(9) March 12, 2015

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rosecanadianUpdated March 12, 2015 Maybe you guys need to get a wolf/hybrid dog to patrol your yards. LOL No, actually, that would be terrible to have to worry about deer damage. I've seen a squirrel or two move into the neighbourhood for the first time. I've re...

Opinions about Solero Vigorosa and Purple Rain Vigorosa.

Posted by cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW) March 10, 2015

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AnneCecilia z5 MI(5a)Updated March 12, 2015 Solero Vigorosa is nice with good color and disease resistance, but it is still quite small (read "short") here. We'll see how it matures in the next two years. Purple Rain may be moving out of my garden. Yes, it is he...

"Bolero"

Posted by hollyh2 March 8, 2015

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kittymoonbeamUpdated March 11, 2015 Mine is the same way. Slow growth and consistent flowering. I've had this own root for 3 years in the ground. The first year it was a pampered pot pet. If only fair Bianca was this good........

Leafhopper prevention?

Posted by tandc90 March 10, 2015

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meredith_e Z7b, Piedmont of NC, 1000' elevationUpdated March 11, 2015 I had to look up whether my favorite 'heavy' insecticide kills leafhoppers, and it does. It's spinosad, so it's less toxic than Sevin. OTOH, it's still deadly to bees when wet, so make sure to spray only when the bees are in for t...

Any rose gardener/scooter/motorcycle riders here?

Posted by summersrhythm_z6a March 7, 2015

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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated March 11, 2015 What are the top 3 rambler roses in UK? Love the English rose gardens with ramblers, very dramantic.

Earth kind roses trials in northern gardens.

Posted by Patty W. zone 5a Illinois March 4, 2015

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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated March 11, 2015 Oh my there's nothing like the challenge of a rose. Thank you so much for letting me know there is a chance. Whoo Hoo! Bye the way I'm pretty easy to please as far as bloom is concerned.

Help me choose a climbing rose please?

Posted by gardenbug(8b) February 16, 2015

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SoFL Rose z10Updated March 11, 2015 Nahema is also a great climber and she is wonderfully fragrant. You might want to look into her as well. She's another one that blooms even when she's just a few sort twigs, and she's tough too.

Need Climbers to Rival Eden. . .

Posted by cjrosaphile(z8 Pacific NW) March 10, 2015

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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)Updated March 11, 2015 Since she is historical in the Pacific Northwest, CL Caroline Testout

rosa trepadora

Posted by richsd June 7, 2012

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vmr423(Zone 8b, SC)Updated March 10, 2015 Comtesse, you make me smile at the thought of you sniffing at four Banksias in succession... especially since I've had visions of trying that myself. I have rooted cuttings of R. banksia lutea (what old-timers in this area call '...

Tall climber for part sun-- suggestions please!

Posted by Adrianne(7b Georgia) March 7, 2015

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comtessedelacouche (10b S.Australia: hotdryMedclimate)Updated March 10, 2015 You're welcome, Adrianne. You'll love Madame. She generally takes a couple of years to settle in/grow her root system, but then she should take off up that wall! Enjoy your new roses. Comtesse :¬)

St. Patrick

Posted by deervssteve(9) March 10, 2015

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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)Updated March 10, 2015 Ours is in bloom too and looking thankful for a new location

Do you ever rearrange the rest of your life around roses?

Posted by nippstress - zone 5 Nebraska February 27, 2015

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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated March 10, 2015 Ah, Patty - thanks for clarifying, though I wish your arthritis weren't the tricky kind that leaves deposits. Still, I expect that some motion is better than none on your joints, and gardening is definitely good for the spirit reg...

Pin holes in leaves

Posted by campv 8b AZ March 23, 2013

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jacqueline9CAUpdated March 10, 2015 I agree it looks like damage from the pesticide spray hitting the new baby leaves. Approx where are you gardening? Do you really have to spray poisons once a week? Can create all sorts of other bug problems by killing the benefic...

I love my Belinda's Dream Roses!

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok February 26, 2015

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msstatecoletrain(8)Updated March 10, 2015 newby here but interested in the beinda's dream rose for South MS. Does this rose require deadheading? I'm also looking at the knockouts which I know don't.

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