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Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK October 4, 2015

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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated October 18, 2015 Really thick layer of mulch is the best weed blocker. I also like bark chips. I only use pine straw on hills.

Pickering Nurseries Announcement

Posted by the_morden_man((Z4-Z5) Ontario, Canada) August 14, 2014

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Sylvia Weiser WendelUpdated October 17, 2015 Another one bites the dust ... arrggh!

Bush shots of Chrysler Imperial, please

Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK October 17, 2015

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Sara-Ann Z6B OKUpdated October 17, 2015 Thank you both. Kate, your blooms still looked lovely, even though your bush wasn't vigorous. Jack, yours looks great! I'm not sure what the answer is, I hope mine just needs a little more time, really do want this one to do good.

Something to keep in mind: rrd & chains

Posted by sidos_house October 17, 2015

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zack_lau z6 CTUpdated October 17, 2015 An interesting correlation is that tropospheric ducting--a weather event that allows long distance radio propagation, seems to have a similar range that RRD has--signals from Texas will go all the way to the NY/CT border, and neve...

Hortico

Posted by jbf789 October 17, 2015

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john_ca(CA US9/SSZ14)Updated October 17, 2015 I have ordered from Hortico for the last 3 years. My experience is similar to those reported above. They do have some roses in their inventory that are difficult if not impossible to find from other vendors. I have received one...

Brown spots under leaves?

Posted by hoihoisoi October 13, 2015

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michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated October 17, 2015 Abamectin is listed by University of Florida as a control for chili thrips. Cypermethrin was not effective in one study, but imidicloprid was effective. It is widely available in the West as Merit.

Pretty Jessica - get rid of it?

Posted by rosecanadian October 12, 2015

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dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated October 17, 2015 In case anyone is searching for a source for Pretty Jessica, we established on another thread that Hortico is the only place currently carrying her. Heirloom may or may not carry her in the future. Kate

Fertilizing roses

Posted by Gary(USDA ZONE = 9b SUNSET ZONE = 18 (Riverside, CA, USA)) October 15, 2015

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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated October 17, 2015 I do what cecily said. I leave an opening under the roses for watering and fertilizing. Since the roses leaf out, they shade that area and keep the moisture in. Which is the main reason I use mulch. You can also add compost and ot...

thrips

Posted by dmoore66(6 NorthWest NJ) October 15, 2015

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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated October 17, 2015 Also, when collecting damaged buds, put them in a zip lock bag and seal it and throw in the trash. Do not toss them on the ground or put in the compost or just throw in the trash. They can escape and infect other flowers.

Help! Is this caused by virus or bacteria?

Posted by Borneo Rose Lover October 13, 2015

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henry_kuskaUpdated October 16, 2015 In addition to the direct contact with the infected area, I suggest applying diluted hydrogen peroxide to the leaves. The presence of hydrogen peroxide on the leaves triggers an immune system response that normally helps protect ...

Salvage 20 year old wedding bouquet

Posted by Riley Dimech October 15, 2015

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roseseek(9)Updated October 16, 2015 Perhaps in a "Jurassic Park" type situation, some scientists might be able to harvest some residual DNA... No, I'm sorry, twenty year old floral material would have nothing to provide for propagation. Now, if you had twe...

What medium to use for container roses?

Posted by Kachana(DFW Zone 7) October 14, 2015

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michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated October 16, 2015 The clay in cat litter is bentonite or very similar--that is, very fine with high retention of water and nutrients.

New house...new to roses and need help!

Posted by Kerri Bigley October 9, 2015

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jesshs(7b (Central Arkansas))Updated October 16, 2015 I am in Arkansas, just above you, and we usually prune back in Feb or early March.

Every rose has its....curly tailed little buddy

Posted by SoFL Rose z10 October 13, 2015

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fragrancenutter(Zone 10b)Updated October 16, 2015 Oh I love those adorable lizards! They are welcome to my roses any day!

Deformed Roses

Posted by dmoore66(6 NorthWest NJ) October 13, 2015

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rosecanadianUpdated October 16, 2015 I've got tons of wasps roaming through my roses, and I have no thrips. Coincidence?? Maybe. :) Carol

Best mulch for rose

Posted by Sophia October 13, 2015

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ozmelodye(Z10 S-E Australia)Updated October 15, 2015 How thickly did you lay the sugarcane, Sophia? I lay mine to a depth of 10-12cm. The only problem I have with it is the birds occasionally scratching it over the paths. Other good mulches are Lucerne/alfalfa hay (quite expensive) ...

Mislabelled rose? Another Pretty Jessica question

Posted by brightstar123 October 13, 2015

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brightstar123Updated October 15, 2015 Yes, for $4.50 each I had to give them a try, even if they did look like they were at death's door. I would have liked to get a few cheap Delbards to experiment with, but I only saw them (in person) at Swanes and they were too pri...

Are these canes rotten?

Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b October 15, 2015

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated October 15, 2015 Thanks, Christopher. I cut the one on the left, since it was butted up against the strongest cane. I left the one on the right alone, hoping it is old wood.

preparing roses for El Nino

Posted by lollapalloo October 15, 2015

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cleangeek(Zone 9)Updated October 15, 2015 I live in NorCal and plan on laying garbage bags around the base to divert water, I hope we get a lot of rain and snow this winter.

Rose Rosette Update - Twitter

Posted by henry_kuska October 15, 2015

henry_kuskaI came across this web site: https://twitter.com/RoseRosetteDis It is described as: " Combating Rose Rosette is the Twitter account for research and extension scientists part of a USDA SCRI grant focused on rose rosette, a virus...

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