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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9

I think quite a number of teas can be kept between 6 and 7 feet once they're mature even if they have the capability to grow much larger. I cut mine back when they encroach too much on each other and it doesn't seem to hurt them a bit. You just have to be sure that they're 4-5 years old before you trim them. When they're young they need all the branches and leaves they can get. Later on they can withstand being cut back, which isn't really pruning, just a shortening of their width.

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 8:50PM
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ArbutusOmnedo 10/24

Thanks for the answers so far. I thought I had posted it in the Antique Rose Forum, Kate, but I obviously didn't! I'll copy it over soon.

Jay

    Bookmark     April 28, 2014 at 12:23AM
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sara_ann-z6bok

Thank you Ingrid and hoovb. I don't think the winds will be quite as strong, we'll get a real break from them later in the week, hopefully. Ingrid, I remember being in total of awe of your Belinda's Dream, the blooms on it were fabulous. It is truly a good rose.

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 9:38PM
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diane_nj 6b/7a(6b/7a)

Looks great. Jealous that you have buds, none here yet.

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 9:57PM
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daisyincrete Z10? 905feet/275 metres

I can tell you are in love with it bonsaimaster...and why not? It is a lovely rose. Great photos.
Daisy

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 2:44AM
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HollyKline

Looking GOOD! I just put in my first one, can't wait for it to bloom.

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 4:28PM
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alameda/zone 8

I was going to guess Queen Elizabeth on the pink one too. If it gets really tall, this is a clue.

Nacogdoches is one of the best yellows, doesn't fade. I live about 30 minutes from the Texas town of Nacogdoches - this rose was found growing under the eves of an old run down motel - don't know who was caring for the roses, but I used to stop by there just to look at the healthy, big roses growing there. One was a pink, could have been Queen Elizabeth. Never dreamed one of those roses would make it into commerce.

Another good gold/yellow is Good As Gold. Got it last year - it is big, healthy and full of blooms now, very little blackspot.
Judith

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 12:02PM
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boncrow66

Judith I am also about 30 min from Nacodoches from our place at the lake. My pink roses do get tall, so queen Elizabeth is probably a good guess as to what they are. Thanks for the input on what it could be. I am enjoying all my roses so far and can't wait for my Austin's to get older. So far I am getting droopy blooms or blooms in the dirt from octopus arms so it's hard to take photos, I am encouraged by the fact that from what people have said on this forum that the canes get stronger as they mature. The blooms are gorgeous and smell divine.

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 4:21PM
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anntn6b(z6b TN)

One thing that often shows on roses sick in early spring are way shortened internodal distances and these look normal.

I agree that they look ok.

This past late winter stretching way into spring is causing damage on a lot of new growth that most years would be weeks ahead of what it is now. The shift from reddish new growth to green is also happening slower from what I see in my yard.

Ann

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 3:59PM
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Brooks23(Kentucky zone 6)

Thanks Ann. I am watching all my roses very carefully this year. If I have to dig up this rose it will be a big job because the rose is old with lots of roots.
Best wishes, Brooks23

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 4:16PM
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professorroush(6A)

Just looks like a rose leaf that's been a little beat up at the nursery to me.

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 12:37PM
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seil zone 6b MI

Unless it gets worse and continues to spread I agree with the professor, it looks like older leaves that were damaged somehow. Being toward the bottom center of the plant means these are probably some of the oldest leaves on there and who knows what they've been through already.

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 12:52PM
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Brooks23(Kentucky zone 6)

I have book marked that link.
Thanks

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 12:11PM
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seil zone 6b MI

I figured Mother Nature wasn't done with us yet this year. Everything is still in it's winter protection. The only thing I did was plant a few pansies in the window boxes, lol. they should be just fine.

I did take a look at all the seedlings in the little greenhouse this week. From what I can see I lost about half of them. I'm hoping a few will come up from the roots because they're all own root, of course, but for the most part all top growth is dried out dead brown. I'll be sad to lose some of them. They were my babies and I liked them. But, I have a fresh crop coming for this year too!

    Bookmark     April 15, 2014 at 12:17PM
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clpgirl51(5)

My sympathy to all living in this region of horrific winter, and late freezes this year.I am so sad-I live right on the lakefront in a small ohio community.My second rose bed(5-6 yr old plants) is nearest the brutul winds coming off the lake.
.I lost eight roses this year!! My most mature and beautiful rose, About Face included.Had searched for over four years to find "Amelia Earhart"-one died and my fingers crossed for the second..The constant freezing and thawing was soo bad that they were heaved out of the bed!! My more protected bed on the east side of the house lost none out of 14...
Only compensation is that I am getting a bit wiser and looking and both own-root, and the roses developed in Canada to replace...I WON"T be caught like this again!!!

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 11:36AM
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dublinbay z6 (KS)

Do you leave your computer running all day and all night? (I do sometimes.) If so, just turn off the computer for a minute or two and start it up again--cleared of all the junk it has accumulated.

Other than that, I don't know what to do--but I'm not having problems with pages not coming up. However, whenever I ask my computer son what's wrong with my computer, he invariably mutters "re-boot"--and he is usually right!

Good luck.

Kate

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 11:27AM
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esther_b

Ha-ha! I also bought a really nice specimen of Strike it Rich at Home Depot Friday, after doing a lot of internet research about Blackspot resistance and such. I second the request for profiting from anyone else's experience with this rose.

It seems to have plenty of strong canes, although I would have pruned off some of the weaker canes before it leafed out so completely. Mine has buds, I expect some flowers in a few days.

Thanks for any info!

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 10:33PM
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boncrow66

I have had a Strike it Rich for 3 years and it is beside my yellow nacogdoches and is very healthy and has never has BS. I posted a pic of my nacogdoches in a thread called A few rose pics, you can see the SIR behind it. I love the colors, it has shades of yellow and orange and eventually turns a light orangey colors. It's been a good rose for me. Good luck with yours!

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 9:07AM
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LuGal78

Hi Sammy!

I read the Novalis peel-and-stick vinyl planks -- feedback? forum (http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/flooring/msg0911023312366.html?148) here and saw plenty of pics of people who laid them on different floor surfaces. The key is to know your floor surface and what you will need to make your project last. In this case STICK!!! LOL

I installed the Novalis peel and stick planks in gunstock about two months ago and I can't tell you how HAPPY I am with it. I did sweep, mop and made sure that the floor was clean before applying Henry's tile primer which I totally suggest as it makes the tiles stick real good. A pain if you have to pick the tiles up for adjustments though!

Here is a pic of the work in progress from start to finish...

Like I said, I did this two months ago and I have had no lifting nor bending. I also have two Black Labradors and the floor has not sustained any scratches. If an inexpensive upgrade look of wood is what you are looking for, look no further! The planks only cost me $.88 per plank at Lowe's and all in all, I spent less $200 between all the materials I used.

Good luck on your project!!! =)

    Bookmark     June 22, 2011 at 2:56PM
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nastarana(5a)

That would be 6 pm Pacific Time?

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 11:15PM
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rosefolly

I have just received the official announcement in my email, as will others on the mailing list. Ordering will start at Monday Evening, April 28th, at 7 PM, PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME, not 8 on Sunday as I had earlier thought.
That is good because it will give people more time to go over the rose list.

Feeling rather sad about this.

Folly

Here is a link that might be useful: Vintage Gardens final release

    Bookmark     April 27, 2014 at 1:30AM
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deervssteve(9)

When I started planting roses again, I picked Olympiad for my red. Lots of blooms and healthy, but no fragrance.
This year I picked Firefighter based on recommendations here. It seems to doing as well as Olympiad did last year and it has a nice fragrance, so I think it will be my favorite. I had a Chrysler Imperial a long time ago. I don't remember it doing well, but I wanted to give it another shot. I planted a lot of roses in less than ideal spots. Starting over again, fewer roses better spots.

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 10:56PM
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iris_gal(z9 CA)

Got my first look at 'Firefighter' and very impressed with the color and the
fragrance, divine! Our local place has several Olympiads and Veteran's
Honor unsold. All the fragrant reds (including Mr Lincoln and Chrysler Imperial)
went fast.
But I do think V.H. has the prettiest buds. Hope you post more pictures of your reds.

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 11:50PM
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seil zone 6b MI

It will be just fine! I plant bareroots in pots all the time well into May. I've never had a problem mounding in a pot. Actually sometimes it's easier. If you have a problem take an old plastic pot and slit the side and cut out the bottom and use it as a collar to hold the soil up on the canes. Mound up the canes and keep it moist but not soggy wet until you start to see some new growth on it. Then slowly and carefully start removing the mound. If it starts to get too hot move it into partial shade or morning sun only. Which Austin did you get?

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 7:22PM
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carla17(Z7 NC)

Thank you mad gallica. Hope you're doing well.
Seil, I am happy with your answer. I ordered Munstead Wood, Princess Anne, and Lady of Shalott, or Shallot.
I appreciate your specific instructions. Will let you know how they do.

Carla

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 8:44PM
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sara_ann-z6bok

Thank you Seil. I hope Lesley sees this thread.

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 7:53PM
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Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z8b/9a

Love Song is at the local nurseries here too. The nursery carries a lot of Week's roses. I do not know if this helps or even matters â¦. but⦠hopefully she will be able to find it.

Lynn

    Bookmark     April 26, 2014 at 8:42PM
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