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Posted by sara_ann-z6bok March 4, 2015

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Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b(7a/b)Updated March 5, 2015 I need to correct myself. The sport of the florabunda, Livin Easy is Easy Going. NOT Easy Livin.

Questions about Blaze climbing rose

Posted by suz9601 March 5, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated March 5, 2015 A rose would be gorgeous on that trellis! I have Blaze and it is a once bloomer basically. I get one big flush in the spring that lasts a couple of weeks and then maybe one or two lone blooms here and there the rest of the seaso...

To Pascali or not?

Posted by kublakan March 4, 2015

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kublakanUpdated March 5, 2015 Thank you for the input. The smallish size has been a bit of my concern. There are plenty of Floribundas with good flower flushes, so I wasn't sure if I should waste my time with this one.

vigorosa roses

Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX March 3, 2015

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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated March 4, 2015 They tend to get wide if you don't prune. The year I took those pictures, I didn't get to prune them before they budded out and then I couldn't bear to . They don't get tall, but they can put out long arching canes. If you prune t...

I will be converting my rose garden this spring

Posted by dmoore66(6 NorthWest NJ) March 4, 2015

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rosecanadianUpdated March 4, 2015 Or if you have an insulated garage, trundle them via a dolly in and out of the garage for winter and summer. As long as the pots are big enough it works wonderfully. I'm in zone 3 and I have 50 HTs in the garage right now. They...

What's wrong with my rose bush?

Posted by alyong March 4, 2015

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alyongUpdated March 4, 2015 Thank you everyone for the comments & really good advice! It was a lightbulb moment for me! My rambling rose :) That was a cool trick w the photo, sellzone! And Jacqueline your roses are beautiful! Thanks again!

Soaking a bareroot rose?

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok March 1, 2015

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d_bollUpdated March 4, 2015 I just ordered 12 Julia Child tree roses and was wondering about how to soak them. Should I stay below the graft on the standard or does it matter.

Is "horticultural oil" just mineral oil?

Posted by Kristin(8) March 3, 2015

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Kristin(8)Updated March 4, 2015 Thanks, looks like the mineral oil used may be ultrafiltered and have things like dewaxing done, so it might be different from cosmetic grade mineral oil.

Francis Meilland, suggestions on pruning and care?

Posted by msdorkgirl(11) March 2, 2015

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steve_gwUpdated March 3, 2015 Everyone in my area (zone 5) that grew it, lost it over last year's cold winter, so its not very winter hardy (no worries for Hawaii :). Don't believe it is very prolific in the bloom department. Pruning a little on the low side...

Roses for two spots in the PNW

Posted by Kristin(8) March 3, 2015

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jacqueline9CAUpdated March 3, 2015 The old hybrid musk Pax grows in my garden in partial shade very well. It is an elegant rose. If you look at it on Help Me Find/roses, there are lots of pictures. Blooms here all Spring and Summer. Jackie

Simplicity-Even a bad rose sometimes can be good

Posted by Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24) April 21, 2014

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jerijen(Zone 10)Updated March 3, 2015 There was a house in the SF Valley that had a 3-Sided hedge of Simplicity. The Good Lord knows how many plants there were, but they were all planted 6-8 inches apart ... which almost no one ever did, but that's how it worked bes...

Blue Girl - bush

Posted by canadian_rose(zone 3a) August 14, 2013

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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated March 3, 2015 OK, all you people who are still having troubles with Blue Girl, end your misery and get Love Song. I'm sure you've read its praises in this forum. Blue Bayou may be exquisite, but is has its problems. I haven't found any problems...

Does Anyone Grow Rina Hugo?

Posted by ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9 March 1, 2015

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Mendocino RoseUpdated March 3, 2015 I planted Rina Hugo in a tough spot(too shady and not a lot of water) years ago. I'm amazed at how well it does. Not a bad rebloom here either. Yes, not purple, but I like that magenta color.

Strawberry Hill

Posted by rosecanadian March 1, 2015

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rosecanadianUpdated March 3, 2015 the color, the form, the scent - all make your heart melt. That's what I wanted to hear!!! Saw the picture you linked - beautiful. Thank you so much for helping me to decide to get this rose. Wow!! Carol

Photo-Cl. Butterscotch

Posted by James_Shaw_San Francisco Bay Area March 2, 2015

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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated March 3, 2015 Such a beautiful photo.

Partial Shade Miniflora

Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX March 1, 2015

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jacqueline9CAUpdated March 3, 2015 Here are some I grow in partial sun - If you look these up on Help Me Find/roses, it will give you some ideas: Little White Pet, Lauren, any of the Kosters (start with Margo Koster, and HMF will lead you to the others), Pink Pet. ...

Planting Rose in Square Container

Posted by sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida 9a) March 2, 2015

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sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida 9a)Updated March 2, 2015 Thanks. It is a 20 gallon and I am sure it won't be big enough long term but should be okay for awhile until I can get some more flower beds put in. We are going to rent a tiller later this spring and get some more beds put in as...

Old Rose Seminar, May 2, 2015 San Juan Bautista, CA

Posted by jerijen(Zone 10) March 2, 2015

jerijen(Zone 10)By tomorrow, I hope to have this up on the Heritage Roses Group website -- but I couldn't wait to share it! In keeping with Heritage Roses Group tradition, there will be NO CHARGE for this Seminar -- and it will include a terrific...

Black Gold Natural Organic Fertilizer?

Posted by Alana8aSC March 1, 2015

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Alana8aSCUpdated March 2, 2015 I would ask your supply store, they might be able to order them for you and you would save on shipping. The place I get mine from got bought out by someone early last year, and the new owners didn't order any and were swamped earl...

Help finding a miniature rose

Posted by Patty W. zone 5a Illinois February 25, 2015

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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated March 2, 2015 Steve, good reminder on Drift roses. I think you may have changed the way I'm going to do this. Which varieties stay the shortest for you. I do have Oso Easy Lemon Zest and while it's not a miniature, LZ has been quite small so fa...

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