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Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX September 23, 2015

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the_bustopher z6 MOUpdated September 25, 2015 I have one of these. I would like to have several. It is one variety that does rather well here even in the heat. It just doesn't bloom as much, and the flowers lose their striping and size. They are more of a solid red with a...

what's the difference between florist roses and garden roses?

Posted by ndadna September 23, 2015

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ndadnaUpdated September 25, 2015 I contacted. j schwanke (the producer and host of the video series the CA grown experience) through facebook. his YouTube videos of commercial cut flower rose propagation, production and harvesting are mesmerizing. here is his ans...

The Many Faces of Morden Sunrise

Posted by bcroselover(5) September 24, 2015

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prairie_northrose (3b north of Calgary, AB, Canada)Updated September 25, 2015 It's great to hear of others' experiences with Morden Sunrise. I too love the many colours. No blackspot for me at this time. Here is a photo of mine: And the same plant, a different bloom few weeks later, much more ruffled than t...

First Crush rose by Kordes at my local Lowes

Posted by SoFL Rose z10 August 6, 2015

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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated September 25, 2015 I have to scoot over to Lowe's one more time.......if they have any of these lovely roses. :-)

Rose thorn infection update

Posted by alisande(Zone 4b) May 30, 2008

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henry_kuskaUpdated September 24, 2015 If you have open wounds and are handling dangerous rose spraying chemicals without proper protection such as long sleeve shirts and gloves, all sorts of hard to diagnose problems can occur. "Greater emphasis on the hazardous ...

S&W Greenhouse

Posted by bethnorcal9 September 22, 2015

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bethnorcal9Updated September 24, 2015 Awww bummer! That's what I was afraid of. Well, guess I'll have to bite the bullet and place a big order with Regans. They are closer, but more expensive. I need to replace quite a few roses I've lost over the last couple of yrs a...

Transplanting Rugosa Rose

Posted by momnipotent September 24, 2015

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Dingo2001 - Z5 Chicagoland(5)Updated September 24, 2015 I don't know if it's recommended to cut them back in zone 5? May want to leave the canes as is till spring. Hopefully Mad will chime in here :)

Carefree Beauty in East Texa

Posted by boncrow66 September 20, 2015

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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated September 24, 2015 Thanks Cynthia for the info. I will try to prun it hard every year to get it to repeat a little. It's too bad the blooms won't last, I didn't know that.......well, it's too late now to change to another rose. I shall give it a try...

Black Spot

Posted by ctgardenguy September 23, 2015

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Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B)Updated September 24, 2015 I usually keep spraying until a hard frost. And maybe once during the winter. In addition to blackspot, I tend to get a lot of anthracnose in the cooler weather. It depends on the weather. Since I'm further south, we can get some ...

Very happy with Our Lady Of Guadalupe

Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK September 20, 2015

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Sara-Ann Z6B OKUpdated September 23, 2015 I was able to get a little better picture this evening.

Queen Elizabeth or Tiffany in a hot, dry climate?

Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b September 21, 2015

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ozmelodye(Z10 S-E Australia)Updated September 23, 2015 , I have QE growing in morning sun only, and she does very well, but there are several gardens that I pass out on my walks, where she is growing in full sun, and she is magnificent. She can reach close to 7' if not given a good su...

Pesticides Anonymous meetings

Posted by Samuel Adk zone5a May 16, 2015

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Samuel Adk zone5aUpdated September 23, 2015 Yes Jim I agree, feed your soil. That feeds your plants. Thomas Affleck Iooks healthy.

A Modern Shrub Rose that Exhibitors Should Love

Posted by jerijen(Zone 10) September 21, 2015

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roseseek(9)Updated September 23, 2015 Girija has been sending me the back ground for each of Viru's rose names. If you're interested why one his roses is named what it is, check out the rose pages for them. Under "Breeder Notes" you will find the "offic...

Mayday! Mayday!! Please help to save my Polar Joy tree!!!

Posted by summersrhythm_z6a August 18, 2015

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summersrhythm_z6aUpdated September 23, 2015 Yes, they're own root trees. I think everyone should try one. :-) They repeat pretty fast, add bright pink color to any garden. The 2 troubled ones are totally brown now, dead, lifeless sitting in the pots. I was hoping the root m...

soil test results for green veins in leaves

Posted by lainey2 VA(7a) September 21, 2015

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lainey2 VA(7a)Updated September 23, 2015 This is like having an on call doctor who always responds. Thank you all so much.

My rose has scale, what do I do?

Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b September 21, 2015

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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated September 23, 2015 Thank you, everyone! I feel silly, but also relieved. I had looked at photographs, but came up with the wrong diagnosis. It's a good thing I can consult all of you experienced folks :)

California Dreamin

Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX July 19, 2015

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bethnorcal9Updated September 22, 2015 My summers are in the 90s and low 100s. Mine blows really fast and it's not in full sun all day. The first opening stage is quite lovely, but by the end of the day is fully open and done in about 2 days. I'd say it's more of a coo...

Grafting a normal rose on RRV resistant species rose rootstock.

Posted by henry_kuska September 21, 2015

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henry_kuskaUpdated September 22, 2015 There are comments on the Rose Hybridizers Web page http://www.rosebreeders.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=55182

Malathion and roses.

Posted by sharon2079 September 16, 2015

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henry_kuskaUpdated September 22, 2015 "USEPA has classified mancozeb as a probable human carcinogen, and it is identified under Proposition 65 as known to the state to cause cancer." From: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/prec/2014/011714_risk_assess_priori...

Climber for inland SoCal. suggestion please.

Posted by fireballsocal September 14, 2015

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fireballsocalUpdated September 21, 2015 Thank you jerijen and kstrong. kstring, I have read that there are several iterations of rosanna. Palatine claims 8-10 feet on this one so I'm hoping it works out well.

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