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2nd year bare roots
Posted by DNTQuilter
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DNTQuilterUpdated Thank you, Kate. Went to the nursery today to buy Bacto soil for the bare roots that are ordered. Well, didn't the potted roses arrive? Just planted a Sterling Silver and a, hmmm, Dark Night. I hope that's the name of it. Jeez, ol...
Do you deadhead your iceburgs?
Posted by socks
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated I cut them back a little after every round of bloom, about 12" or a little more, rounding off the plant every time so it looks shrubby. Over the long growing season here, they maintain a prettier appearance that way. The repe...
JJ C. Magic
Posted by martinca_gw
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martinca_gwUpdated Thank you, iris gal. Can't take credit for that, though. Just putting in my roses where they'll fit. I do love the JJ and cm colors together. Hope pic isn't upside down. I google for info,, and seems this is an ongoing problem wit...
When to apply first fertilizer?
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thank you hoovb for the sensible advice.
Quest for a good lavender
Posted by flaurabunda(6a, Central IL)
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dani33Updated I am looking for a lavender rose for zone 6b that need spraying. I like Fragrant Plum, Royal Amethyst, Barbara Streisand & Charles de Gaulle.. would any of these fit the bill or could you suggest one that will? Ty
recent rose replant article
Posted by henry_kuska
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henry_kuskaUpdated GROWTH INHIBITOR ACCUMULATES IN THE NUTRIENT SOLUTION OF CLOSED SYSTEM ROSE CULTIVATION" "See: http://www.actahort.org/books/697/697_66.htm Here is a link that might be useful: Link for article that roots give off an ihh...
White Gold...?
Posted by zjw727(Coastal Oregon Zone 8b)
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twrosz(zone 3 / 4 Ab. Can.)Updated Yes, Zachary, isn't the scent amazing! This is a rose that should be much more widely grown and enjoyed by others. Please keep us updated as to how the plant develops for you. T
Rose Rosette virus reading and pictures
Posted by henry_kuska
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henry_kuskaUpdated This appeared in Sunday's Tulsa paper. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/tulsa-rose-garden-walloped-by-mite-borne-disease/image_f674c14c-6886-5f40-85d6-16c44cb15792.html Here is a link that might be useful: link for above
Canadien rose
Posted by sowandgrow
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sowandgrowUpdated I don't really have a loft, it's more a four foot high area over part of the garage. Good thing I am short, but what's a little aching back for more roses. I was just admiring my lovely green canes this past weekend. Did you ever ...
Young Lycidas or Princ. Alex. of Kent
Posted by canadian_rose(zone 3a)
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prickles(Los Angeles, CA)Updated Sorry... My bad.. A little confusion here. Thanks Kippy. I guess horse manure does wonder!
What to do?
Posted by redwolfdoc_z5(5)
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henry_kuskaUpdated If you can bend one of the canes so that that part of the cane can buried for several inches, it wiil form roots at that point. See: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-8701.html Here is a link that might be useful: link for layering ...
Groundcover under roses
Posted by kahlanne(z8 LA)
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farmerduckUpdated I used various hardy low-growing genarniums (e.g, Geranium Rozanne) and ceroposes (e.g., Mercury Rising) and lots and losts of laveders to fill in the empty spot between my roses. It has worked well for me so far (about two years)...
easy to get thorns out
Posted by canadian_rose(zone 3a)
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charleney(8a PNW)Updated Is it baking powder or soda, or both together?
Upcoming freeze
Posted by dizzylizzy415
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erasmus_gwUpdated The dry cleaner bags are probably the most lightweight plastic. I might try that sometime, thanks.
White shoots on bare root roses
Posted by Susanne27(5a Ontario Canada)
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Just snap or rub them off with your fingers. The plants will grow new shoots, no problem. There is a good reason to remove them. They are using carbohydrates stored in the canes rather than getting their nutrients from the root sy...
Please ID rose for me?
Posted by l B
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vasue VA(7A Charlottesville)Updated Is this a climber, handg? If so, could it be Crimson Glory, Climbing? Here is a link that might be useful: Full photo
Hortico order just arrived...
Posted by bethnorcal9
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poorbutroserich(Nashville 7a)Updated Still waiting on Hortico. What a HORRIBLE place to do business. I only ordered because I couldn't find the roses I wanted anywhere else. Palatine roses are HUGE. Pickerings were lousy this year. Have one Chandos Beauty that is dea...
Rose garden visitors
Posted by deervssteve(9)
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andrearkUpdated The wild life is as beautiful as our roses. Last year I thought I heard a massive dog fight going on. Scared the life out of me. I ran to all of my second floor windows trying to find out where they were so I could TRY to do somet...
Rose Beetles
Posted by BobMixon
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Without a picture of the insect in question there is no way to correctly ID it. Without a positive ID there is no way we can tell you how to deal with it. Do not just use insect spray without knowing what insect you have. You may ...
Is it O.K. to prune in 35 degree temps?
Posted by bonny46(6)
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Go for it! If the forsythia and grass are growing the roses will be too. I don't think this cold snap will last long before it goes back to spring temps and your roses will be all ready to take off.
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