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DA roses to carry based on certain criteria?
Posted by soxnumber9
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ratdogheads(5b NH)Updated Crown Princess Margareta can have lanky uneven growth, bloom production is average. As an alternative in the same color range I am going to put in another vote for Lady of Shalott. LoS is considered by many (including me!) to be ...
Random rose questions
Posted by Joe Moose, Zone 9A
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roseseek(9)Updated Hi Joe, Cardinal Hume can be grown as sort of a climber. You can also keep it pruned to form a gorgeous, spreading bush. Simply train it as you desire it to grow. If you want climbing, give it support; train it horizontally instea...
Next Year's Order - Regan or Local?
Posted by Sylvia Weiser Wendel
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Sylvia Weiser WendelUpdated Kim, I know Green Arrow and go out there two or three times a year. I bought Sexy Rexy, Chihuly, Passionate Kisses, and probably more from them, and they're doing splendidly. I don't know why I didn't think of them. I'm sure they ...
Deer Sanctuary
Posted by deervssteve(9)
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rosecanadianUpdated Wow, Mariannese - you have a lot of things in your anti-deer arsenal! Good for you! I've never heard of most of these. Are they very effective? Carol
How does Pope John Paul compare to John F Kennedy?
Posted by rochesterroseman(zone5 NY)
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pat_bamaz7Updated Thanks Rochesterroseman! Roses just seem to love our heat & humidity down here. Unfortunately, blackspot loves it, too...I just don't take pictures of them when they are all spotty looking...lol
Has anyone ordered from Regan Nursury?
Posted by rochesterroseman(zone5 NY)
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bethnorcal9Updated I've ordered from them for many yrs. I know at one time they claimed to get their roses from about 13 different suppliers. Not so sure it's that many any more tho. I've got an order sitting in my computer now. Keep adding one here...
Lichtkonigin Lucia and I go way back
Posted by marcindy(z5b, Indianapolis, IN)
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Kes Z 7a E TnUpdated I keep coming back to this picture. I feel like this rose could be in my future someday, if only I could find a place to put it. I even love the color of yellow that it is. I do have Westerland and right now Graham Thomas is near ...
Light green leaves, puckered and some torn at the outer edges. Normal?
Posted by hoihoisoi
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SoFL Rose z10Updated Yes, I think the chili thrip does come from the chili plant. Unfortunately they like roses even more. I would not cut off the leaves because they do not look too damaged and can still feed the plant. If you do not see improvement,...
Possible sport so sad
Posted by Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
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cecily(7 VA)Updated Also, look for a two gallon ziplock bag so the cutting won't touch the sides of the bag. I have found that cuttings taken in June root in a matter of weeks. Late fall cuttings take much longer.
hydrogen peroxide for blackspot resistance
Posted by henry_kuska
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22zzuohUpdated Thanks Henry. I have been using Oxidate by Biosafe for years in my garden (roses etc.). It's a bactericide and fungicide - kills right away. The best way I can describe it: super strong hydrogen peroxide. I live on Long Island (zo...
White Floribundas for Zone 10a/20?
Posted by Sylvia Weiser Wendel
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Another to look at is the oldie 'Snowbird' which is a very nice rose, and fragrant.
If you have faith in caterpillars OT
Posted by Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated Yep probably...lol...
Training Evelyn on a tomato cage
Posted by fragrancenutter(Zone 10b)
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Lisa AdamsUpdated Only 12 months old and all those flowers? You indeed have the special touch:)
Wedding Anniversary
Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX
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bethnorcal9Updated Happy Anniversary Beth! You've got a real keeper!
Where can I still find Red Double Knockouts?
Posted by Robin Bryant
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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated I'd personally would wait until Spring to plant them... I transplanted two D. Knockouts in Sept of 2014. Both were stunted in growth this year...So won't be doing that again...lol But if you can't wait I got a couple of ours at Gr...
RRD or RU?
Posted by Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)
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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated Thanks Anne, I would think that much damage would only be caused by accidental spraying with a herbicide. Such as by a lawn care service. Would be interested in knowing how long the rose has looked this way.
Need help for my rose plant !!!
Posted by Trịnh Trà
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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated Thats a nice site Zack.
Pink Promise, Double Delight and Perfume Delight Roses
Posted by lanecrosno
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lanecrosnoUpdated I'm in Arkansas, and it's still 85 degrees here daily right now. Mild winters and hot, humid summers that begin in May and last until the end of September. Hopefully that'll be enough?? I haven't decided if I'm going to cut them o...
Wintering Iceberg rose
Posted by maidinmontana(Zone 5 Billings MT)
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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated Mine were always fine unprotected. They would die to the ground so I pretty much had to prune off everything but maybe an inch or so would be left some years. When I went no spray I had to get rid of them as they would defoliate a...
Frederic Mistral's bloom habit?
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated My Fred is grafted on Dr Huey. He grew pretty fast and began blooming right away. The blooms are mostly singles on long stems which make FM a great cut rose, along with his wonderful scent and long life in a vase. FM does grow hug...
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