22,795 Garden Web Discussions | Roses

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dublinbay z6 (KS)

Do remember that this is not a public forum--GW can set whatever parameters it wishes because it "owns" it.

Over the years, they have tended to discourage conversations that include the topic of banned posters.

On the other hand, I was a bit surprised to see a "gossipy" thread on this forum. Those usually do appear over on the Conversation side.

Not that I personally care much, one way or another, however.

Kate

This post was edited by dublinbay on Fri, Jun 27, 14 at 11:11

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anntn6b(z6b TN)

I wonder if the ban on a certain California grower still exists? Long after 'Spike' sold GW (Spike loathed that grower because Spike thought that the grower was trying to publicize his selling roses in his signature line, which he was), any mention of that grower still set off bells and whistles and got zapped, fast.

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sammy zone 7 Tulsa

I am surprised at this report. I thought the east coast had been fighting RRD for years, and the surprised was when it crossed the Mississippi.

Sammy

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diane_nj 6b/7a(6b/7a)

No surprise to me. It has been in NJ (and PA) for a very long time. Ann and Larry Peck came to visit one of our district conventions years ago, and Ann gave a wonderful talk. One of our younger district members helped with some research, but still nothing new to "crack the case".

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frenchcuffs13(z8a)

Fantastic! I hope it does well for you and lots of pretty babies. Please keep us posted!

BTW- I did a cross of Sugar moon x Betty Boop. The hip has started to swell and hasn't turned brown. Is this a sign it took? (my 1st try too)

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frenchcuffs13(z8a)

PS- am i supposed to leave the foil on all season? I took it off after 3 days ....

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First HT Bloom of the SeasonThis is Kordes Perfecta.
Posted by Susanne27(5a Ontario Canada)
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canadian_rose(zone 3a)

Oh my goodness - that's beautiful!!!! So soft looking. I love the color.
Carol

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frenchcuffs13(z8a)

You should be very happy! First bloom and so perfect! Thanks for sharing

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seil zone 6b MI

Thanks! I'm hoping that at least one of them will take. It would make Al very happy that he succeeded!

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frenchcuffs13(z8a)

Please let us know how it goes. I'm wishing the best of luck for a happy healthy tree.

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michaelg(7a NC Mts)

No, it needs to make more shoots from the base, which should come soon if it has enough water and nutrients to grow.

Normal-size climbers like 'Compassion' are best grown on a trellis 12-16' wide so you can fan the canes out.

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michaelg(7a NC Mts)

Yeah, it's fine to let the leaves stay unless you are going to stare at them and worry.

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lazybonz(7a)

Sounds good, Jim.

I will simply resume worrying about everything else and let the leaves be ;)

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ken-n.ga.mts(7a/7b)

Workie, workie, workie. I have a few more in my garden that are dying or flat out dead that I need to get rid of today myself. Looks like a good day for it.

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canadian_rose(zone 3a)

I got rid of Vavoom a few years ago too. Just didn't like it. Gardens are too small to keep roses we don't love.
Carol

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ken-n.ga.mts(7a/7b)

Sara-Ann, I work back in the mail room. We print 9 papers for different towns here in N.E. GA. I only work Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1/2 day. Some weeks can really get crazy. My home rose garden is my relaxation. Taking care of the garden at the office is simple.

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sara_ann-z6bok

Ken - Your situation is quite different than mine. We are one of the newspapers that have our paper printed elsewhere, pretty common for the smaller ones. I can definitely understand how your rose garden is your relaxation. Even with where I work being a small weekly, back in the old days it could get hectic. Modern technology has changed that by speeding up the process.

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michaelg(7a NC Mts)

Vinegar is a herbicide! Oil and soap can burn foliage in hot weather. Please do not use these jackleg kitchen-pantry mixtures that you might see on the internet. In the eastern US, powdery mildew is usually not a severe problem and is easily controlled.

Probably your plants will recover just fine if you are patient and do not "help" them too much. Just water thoroughly every 4-7 days depending on the weather and when the soil surface is dry-ish. Put down a 2" layer of mulch.Don't fertilize until they are growing out happily, and then use less than the label recommends. Best wishes, and come back for advice any time.

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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)

If they have no leaves and it is hot, it would help to give them some shade for the heat of the day, not super pretty but a plastic chair over the plant is an easy way.

There are some home mixes that are probably fine on your roses, but if you find one you want to try, ask here first. Usually some one has already tired it and either knows it works or it doesn't. There are a lot of "organic" mixes posted out there but people often leave out big details on usage and side effects on different plants and how they effect the long term overall health of your garden.

Seems like many of the rose issues we have on my coast could be helped with a spray of water no need for other additives :)

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jerijen(Zone 10)

Each bud eye has multiple potential spots for new canes. HT growers usually remove two of three. In a Tea, I wouldn't bother.

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Brooks23(Kentucky zone 6)

jerijen, Thanks for that information. I did not know they could have more that one cane at an eye bud.

I am so glad this group is here and I appreciate all those that looked and helped me.
Best to all, Brooks23

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bunnicula03(z6b NJ)

I planted Distant Drums band early this spring and it has been a slow grower for me. i did get 2 flowers and the coloring is pretty, will wait to see how this one does.

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ziyakr(6)

Thanks for the pics Jim, now I know what to keep an eye out for next year (fingers crossed). Here is a pic of my Distant Drums, recovered, in my new rose bed.

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seil zone 6b MI

I've taken rose hips from places like my doctor's office, shopping malls and motels. I'm careful not to damage the plants in the process, of course, but really the mow & blow guys are just going to hedge trim them off anyway. As for neighbor's roses I always ask first. 99% of the time their thrilled I wanted some of their roses! So for me I'd be likely to take some when they were ripe since you know the place is abandoned anyway. As long as you don't damage the plant no one will probably miss a few hips. .

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Joe Moose, Zone 9A

Thank you very much, guys. :D

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seil zone 6b MI

They're beautiful, Steve, and make me miss mine!

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dove_song(WA State Z6b)

Love your PEACE DeerSteve, and just as kittymoonbeam mentioned PEACE is notoriusly known for disliking hard pruning. :)

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lesmc

I want it! Just yummy!! Thank you for sharing..I will look for this rose. Lesley

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kittymoonbeam

Hoovb mine is the same. Has not grown from band size in over a year. I used to have a good own root copy and no problems with it at all.

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