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My rose has several "trunks"; is this bad or normal?
Posted by Rosecandy VA, zone 7
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Oh, how wonderful for you, Jackie! I got my love of roses handed down from my Grandmother to my Mother to me and I'm so grateful for it.
when and how far to prune knock-outs
Posted by Bonnie(Z5)
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Bonnie(Z5)Updated Thanks everyone. I'll watch out for the forsythia, but will keep the overall weather in mind. I'll look out for when when it's starting to send new growth out. My crocus is starting to bloom and for sure there is plenty of winter ...
Need Rose Suggestions for a Small Pot Ghetto Please
Posted by Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9a
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Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9aUpdated kstrong, Our HOA does not have much input regarding what goes on our balconies, but they seem to be more concerned about the placement of trees and plants near property line dividing block walls, decency laws etc. Honestly, they c...
Needing large shrub rose suggestions
Posted by skyfarms(6)
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dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated Thank you for the Fru Dagmar pic--I've never seen a mature one. I love it and will hope my "shorty" grows to be that full and beautiful. And Wild Eric looks good there also! Kate
Rose winter die back
Posted by genesgarden
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Even just three feet apart one may have a different wind and/or sun exposure than the other. The up wind one may be protecting the down wind one.
Need info about mini-flora roses
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thank you so much everyone, there is some really good and detailed information here and I do appreciate it. I have been impressed with the looks of minifloras and would really like to try them. The smaller size plant appeals to me...
Does 'wrapping paper' or 'scotch tape' smell = tea scent?
Posted by laura242424
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laura242424Updated Thanks, everyone! the 'green' and 'woody' descriptions make a lot of sense :) I'll have to remember to write down some of the roses that smell especially like this to me, this summer, when all the roses come out ~
This is for all Cold Zoners...
Posted by the_morden_man((Z4-Z5) Ontario, Canada)
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the_morden_man((Z4-Z5) Ontario, Canada)Updated ...this week in Canada brought to you by...
Rosa Apricot Clementine
Posted by Calvin Ragoonanan
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Calvin RagoonananUpdated There was exactly one of it at the garden centre last Saturday. It seems that the rose, along with several others, were imported bare-root from Europe and potted up. It is probably sold by now. I didn't want to purchase the rose w...
Not Black Baccara - what is it?
Posted by nippstress - zone 5 Nebraska
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poorbutroserich(Nashville 7a)Updated My Aloha Hawaii from Palatine is NOT lax. Nor is my Caramel Fairytale. I agree the blooms are similar but mine is stiff with massive pickles.and thick canes. I'm intrigued. Susan
The List
Posted by sandandsun(9a FL)
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sandandsun(9a FL)Updated To excerpt from Jim Sproul's article linked in a post above: "Hulthemias however,...are not true roses...." So I agree with you, Nippstress, because although I've observed that most roses do love clay (as your garden, on...
Standalone Aloha?
Posted by nikthegreek(9b/10a E of Athens, Greece)
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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated I have mine growing essentially as a free-standing plant, though I'd describe it more of a pillar than a bush. It grows fairly thick self-supporting canes without much significant support, though once it gets beyond about 6 feet I...
Deer Cage 2.0
Posted by deervssteve(9)
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deervssteve(9)Updated Last year, I started with four cages. I found some plastic stakes that had a hole near the top. I used four stakes per cage and attached them with shower curtain hooks. It was a bother to keep unhooking the cages to access the bus...
Mutabilis
Posted by Susanne27(5a Ontario Canada)
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Susanne27(5a Ontario Canada)Updated Seil, I think this might be something I could do. We have an open brick wall on the south side and it gets lots of snow, especially this year. Let us all know how your containers overwintered. Sue
Spotted stems? Should I be worried
Posted by aahl
5 Comments
diane_nj 6b/7a(6b/7a)Updated What seil said. I don't cut them off either. Note that once blacksopt occurs you can't "remove" or "get rid" of the spots.
Raspberry Kiss (Eyes on Me)
Posted by roseseek(9)
13 Comments
Campanula UK Z8Updated I would go a long way to get my hands on the little yellow Chewtingle, that's for sure.
Where do you prefer to order from?
Posted by oberci
27 Comments
sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Harryshoe - Pickering is still in business and let it be known that they would be shipping to the US this year. I have placed an order with them and it is scheduled to be shipped in a few days. I ordered from them in 2011 and was ...
need help
Posted by sjbaby(4)
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sjbaby(4)Updated thank you all for all the help
Newbie with rose issues
Posted by VSls31712
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AquaEyes 7a New JerseyUpdated If you're going to spray soapy water to kill aphids, do it early in the morning, and then rinse off the roses with plain water before the mid-day heat sets in. And don't use any oil when temps are above 85F. :-) ~Christopher
roses
Posted by turkey59
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turkey59Updated Thanks to you both for the advice. I will try the cuttings to see if I have any good rose left.
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