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Is there an edit feature?

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok February 10, 2015

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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated February 10, 2015 Thanks - That makes me feel silly, I need to pay closer attention.

Can Blaze climbing rose be limited to specific height?

Posted by suz9601 February 8, 2015

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9Updated February 10, 2015 suz, if you'd like your zone to be visible after your name, go in your profile and hit "edit". Then go to the line that says "first name" and make the zone part of your name and submit. That way it will show ...

How to fertilize drift roses

Posted by bluehaven_gweb(8) February 10, 2015

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated February 10, 2015 As per this webpage Reasons For Rose Leaves Turning Yellow, "Sometimes the rose’s foliage can be burned by either too much granular fertilizer of foliar feeding (Miracle Gro) and it will burn the foliage such that it will tur...

Ordering directly from David Austin

Posted by sara_ann-z6bok January 14, 2015

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Sow_what? Southern California InlandUpdated February 10, 2015 Jasmine, I've planted ours in 5-gal nursery pots, but if your weather gets real hot, give the black pot some protection so you don't cook the roots. Have fun! ..... I'm posting evaluations of all our roses, along with lots of pict...

Gartendirekor Otto Linne. Or is it Linde?

Posted by NeoRoseDelight(7) February 9, 2015

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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated February 9, 2015 The small size might be scary but she grows fast even from a band size.

Prolific Rose Shrubs for Zone 5

Posted by unclehippie(5b) January 15, 2015

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ratdogheadsUpdated February 9, 2015 My Kashmirs are huge, 5' tall, first year own root plants. Love em, but not low! Prolific, hardy, fragrant, compact, shade tolerant is a tall order. My Iceberg roses tolerate afternoon sun and still bloom a lot. Sorry, not fragran...

Valentines Day is almost here

Posted by kittymoonbeam February 7, 2015

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kittymoonbeamUpdated February 9, 2015 I always have a posy of Hermosa roses and violets for Valentines Day. I have my eye on some Bolero buds but we'll see what happens. I bought a few branches of flowering cherry at a local New Years festival and they seem romantic t...

I love my 'Jude the Obscure'

Posted by melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA) April 18, 2014

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ameri2nalUpdated February 8, 2015 We love our Jude here in Chicagoland Too! Smells like Grapefruit to me.

Rosa canina

Posted by LeFay February 8, 2015

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Tessiess, SoCal Inland, 9b, 1272' elevUpdated February 8, 2015 I have Rosa canina 'Laxa' from Greenmantle Nursery in California. Wonderful healthy rose in my garden. Very, very vigorous. Fairly drought tolerant. Needs little care (I rarely bother to feed it anything). Although a once bloomer,...

Fragrant rose with longest vase life?

Posted by luxrosa September 26, 2014

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ameri2nalUpdated February 8, 2015 1) Peter Mayle- Very Fragrant, very long lasting, very Pink 2) Rouge Royal- Ditto except for the color- Deep Purplish Red. Here's Peter Mayle- Grows tall and narrow.

fragrant red rose

Posted by margaretmerrill(6 nev) October 24, 2014

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the_bustopher z6 MOUpdated February 8, 2015 Does Royal William do well in your area? You might have a look at that one.

Rogue Valley Roses has Brass Band rose!!!!!!

Posted by shopshops January 28, 2015

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erasmus_gwUpdated February 8, 2015 Thanks, Beth. If it's not BB I hope I can identify what I've got. BB seems like it should be more widely available.

Should I prune off flower buds on young rose bushes?

Posted by fireballsocal February 6, 2015

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fireballsocalUpdated February 8, 2015 Thanks all. Ken, this is one of 5 palatine bare root plants that I planted several months ago. The root systems were robust so it sounds like it won't be too beneficial to remove the buds.

Gallica Roses in the tropics

Posted by petercgoh February 5, 2015

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floridarosez9Updated February 7, 2015 Christopher, U of Fl has bred some wonderful peaches for Florida that require little if any chill, and and I grow some of them. Flavor and texture are amazing. I haven't tried the apples. Now, if someone would develop a cherry tre...

Belinda's dream growing issues around wichita falls, tx

Posted by kingcobbtx9b February 5, 2015

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floridarosez9Updated February 7, 2015 I also have several own-root. While not as large as the ones I have on Fort, they are vigorous and bloom a lot.

will something bad happen if I use scissors?

Posted by Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal)) February 4, 2015

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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)Updated February 7, 2015 In case you have not bought clippers yet, Costco has the two packs, comes with an extra blade for each, extra springs, a sharpener and a holster all for under $30

Fragrant Plum, And Others

Posted by ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9 January 30, 2015

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ameri2nalUpdated February 6, 2015 In my Chicagoland garden Fragrant Plum isn't very vigorous, or floriferous, but it sure is appreciated. Scent is excellent, color is unique. This post was edited by ameri2nal on Fri, Feb 6, 15 at 18:26

Roses up for Auction/Sale

Posted by mustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9 February 5, 2015

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated February 5, 2015 I'm envious, mustbnuts. You must have an inside connection to know in advance what roses will be up for auction. The event isn't at their usual meeting place and you must RSVP. Sorry, to my knowledge, the auction is set up as a pr...

New Quietness/Duchesse De Brabant/ and Monsiuer Tillier

Posted by kingcobbtx9b February 5, 2015

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subk3Updated February 5, 2015 My husband uses my gardening hobby to justify his new toys. Last weekend he bought an auger for the tractor. Which is funny because I've alway dug my own holes...

Applying Fish Emulsion

Posted by daisyhair(9 -Orlando) February 4, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated February 5, 2015 I use a hose end sprayer to apply my fish emulsion. It's quick and easy and I can do my 100+ roses in no time at all.

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