22,795 Garden Web Discussions | Roses

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Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9a

I grew Cl. Iceberg at my previous home. There it received 4.5 hours of sun from about 10:30 until about 3. It was healthy and very floriferous when in bloom.

Lynn

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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)

Leezen, are those electrical conduits you are using with your roses?

Bet I could make some quick tripods with those for a second row of roses that need a bit more sun...hmmm

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paola_b(CA z10b/Sunset 23)

Thank you, Jay.
Would you happen to know if your mom uses fungicides?

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ArbutusOmnedo 10/24

She doesn't use any fungicides, pesticides, or sprays of any kind. Fertilizer when she remembers, yearly soil amendment, and yearly mulching is the extent of her care besides watering. I generally dead head everything when I stop by. I haven't noticed mildew on Disneyland even though it's a regular problem here. The rust came on around August of last year and persisted to some degree through being pruned back in January. I'll check the foliage the next time I can to see how it looks this time of year.

Jay

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ArbutusOmnedo 10/24

I love Night Owl and Sombreuil climbing next to each other on a large trellis going up to a deck. I'm very fond of purples juxtaposed with cream, white, or yellow. I'm also excited about Rosette Delizy sandwiched by Monsieur Tillier and General Gallieni at my mom's house. It should be quite magnificent in a few years.

Jay

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canadian_rose(zone 3a)

I love the deep yellows next to the fuschias.

This is Ch-Ching next to Peter Mayle.

Carol

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roseseek(9)

Rabbits LOVE roses. Prickles have no effect on them. They'll eat any rose tissue they can get in their mouths. Rats and squirrels do exactly the same thing. All of their damage is identical. The "cuts" are perfect 45 degree angles. Rabbits will each whatever they can get to, including new basal breaks from well established, mature bushes. I permit the petty spurge "weeds" to grow around my roses because the rabbits seem repelled by them. None of the new growth originating in those weeds is touched. Much of what isn't protected by them is eaten. If you can put up a physical barrier to protect the plants, it works best. If you can't, good luck! Kim

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flowergirl70ks

Thank you all for the advice. In all my gardening years, I have never had rabbit damage on roses before. The fence goes up. I have one around my spinach and lettuce, so why not a rose?

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sara_ann-z6bok

Fuller blooms today.

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socks

Wow, she must be very proud and happy with that beauty!

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Brittie - La Porte, TX 9a

Looks like shock to me, totally normal. I wouldn't do anything except make sure it has water and let it be.

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thedogsLL(6B)

Thank you, brittie. I do appreciate the response. :)

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Malcolm1

Can anyone recommend a type of glove for working roses

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flowergirl70ks

Gloves for working with roses, yes. Goatskin.
Now for the woman who got stuck.Do you spray your roses? If so, I think you should see a Dr right away and take the spray bottle with you. I feel Dr's and antibiotics were put here for our use when we need them.

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rathersmallbunny(9)

Yup, sure looks like Julia Child to me as well! Mine has a nice fragrance, with slight licorice notes. Blooms don't last that long and have very short stems, but are very pretty. Good luck - hope she blooms well for you! :)

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sara_ann-z6bok

Thank you. Now I have 3 Julia Childs! The newly planted ones haven't bloomed yet, but have quite a few buds, when they bloom I'll know for sure, but I'm fairly certain this one is, especially after your help.

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frenchcuffs13(z8a)

Twilight Zone rose and Dark night!
(Ancient Aliens show lover here!)

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jadie88(7 MD)

In addition to the others mentioned, there is also a hosta 'Stargate.'

If there are any Doctor Who themed plants out there, I'd be all over them!

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meredith_e Z7b, Piedmont of NC, 1000' elevation

Gorgeous! I've always loved Pompon Blanc.

My deer at least usually wait until they open (unlike the bunnies), so I figure it's like very quick deadheading ;)

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frenchcuffs13(z8a)

The only thing that's ever worked reliably for me is the Scarecrow Motion Sensor water sprayer from Do Your Own Pest Control. It's $50, but worth it to save the hundreds in damage they'll do. You can watch videos of it in action on YouTube.
The best part- it's safe and harmless to the critters. I've had mine for 2 years. I hope you'll get more blooms soon!

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frenchcuffs13(z8a)

I just buy Alfalfa pellets from the feed store and put it in the planting hole or work into top layer around the plant. Saves alot of time ( and mess) and acts as a slow release as it breaks down. I learned that from our regional president of ARS so figured it must work- and it does!

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rosybunny

I second the method of dressing the plants with alfalfa pellets...I heard this from experienced gardeners. One day in the pet store we bumped into an old friend of my DH's, she was there to buy the pellets for her roses, then DH told me the rose growers around always use this method. Next year instead of buying rose fertilizers I will simply buy some alfalfa pellets and miracle grow...plus we make great compost every year.

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buford(7 NE GA)

oops sorry, I thought they were flower buds.

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thonotorose

Oh, Mad,

"embrace the churn" Love, love, love it!

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sidos_house

What a beauty!

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sara_ann-z6bok

Thanks everyone. She's a real beauty, I love her!

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Michaela .:. thegarden@902 .:. (Zone 5b - Iowa)

Interesting I haven't had any problems with mine getting black spot even when my blaze got it last summer! Makes sense though.

I just noticed that in that description it mentioned the blooms don't fade.

Good luck!

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mzstitch(Zone 7b South Carolina)

I wouldn't make a blanket statement that minis are more prone to blackspot. Where I live even very disease resistent roses get blackspot, like my Julia child Floribunda which is so disease resistent for others. I have two potted minis that I do not normally spray that don't get blackspot at all. One of my mini's is orange and the blooms do fade on it, but I don't think it's due to the sun as much as it's just the way the bloom declines as it ages. My mini is in part shade. Post a picture for us when it blooms, I'd love to see it.

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sidos_house

That is an interesting cross and a very neat little rose. I wonder what it will do with a couple years behind it.

Not bad indeed for a hundred degree day. We are already in the 90s but it's supposed to cool off for the weekend.

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roseseek(9)

Thank you! I'm glad you're supposed to cool for the weekend. We are here, too (HOPEFULLY!). Kim

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