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Two Sisters closing :(
Posted by ratdogheads(5b NH)
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roseseek(9)Updated We're all aging. Add the weather and economic tolls to the mix and it isn't surprising. There doesn't seem to be any new, "young blood" entering the industry, so expect more of it. I've never dealt with them, but I share...
Moving Roses
Posted by tandaina(WA (8))
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated I think you've gotten great advise here so I'll just try and reassure you that they'll do fine for the move. I know a lot of people who have moved they're roses potted up all across the country and they did great!
Rose Mosaic Virus & bloom quality
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated You make a good point, Henry, about there being more than one virus under the RMV umbrella. There are a lot of variables involved and one rose with RMV could preform completely differently from another even if they're the same var...
Bluish purple rose?
Posted by slazin(z8 BC)
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roseseek(9)Updated The two darker purple roses with the "bluest" tones are Blue for You, which is only available right now from Chamblee's Roses, and Rhapsody in Blue, which is more readily available. Greenheart has Blue for You in product...
Find the Winner Roses for Small Gardens
Posted by bayarea_girl(NorCA 9)
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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated Thanks, Carol. I'm glad you're back and hope you are feeling better. We need your rose enthusiasm. Diane
One progress report - rose rosette virus
Posted by henry_kuska
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prairielaura(6b)Updated Seil, that makes perfect sense. And i don't see an easy solution.
Late Winter Fertilizing
Posted by alameda/zone 8
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Judith, I think it's more or less OK to add any type of organics at any time. So the Rose Tone was probably OK and fish emulsion is too. As for chemical fertilizers, I would hold off until you are absolutely certain any new growth...
Question About Deja Blu
Posted by alameda/zone 8
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growing_rene2Updated I just ran across this thread. I just returned home, from Lowe's, with Deja blu. I am really curious as to how yours did. I also saw flawless but left it behind since I wasn't planning on grabbing the 2 I did. :) I hope your Deja ...
My Valentine Rose Story!
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thank you, Carol.
three roses to evaluate please
Posted by canadian_rose(zone 3a)
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rross(NSW Aust)Updated Hello. I hope you feel better and better every day! I have Love's Promise - it's called Red Cross here. I bought it because of the hype about its supposed scent and continuous blooming. I love the look of the flower but it's barel...
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Posted by zaphod42
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alameda/zone 8Updated I am from Texas so cant attest to hardiness in zone 5 [though it has seemed like it here the last few weeks]. I really like this rose - it gets very large on my big fan trellis, healthy foliage and lots of blooms. Yes, its thorny,...
Buy summer song?
Posted by zone6-nj
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caldonbeck(UK (8))Updated The question you asked is so simplistic that it is difficult to answer. I don't live in the US obviously, but you can't even compare one state to another so the whole of the US compared to UK is impossible. Generally though, we ar...
Can Colette be grown as a shrub, instead of a climber?
Posted by mzstitch(Zone 7b South Carolina)
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iris_gal(z9 CA)Updated mzstitch, I have 'Colette' buried in a 5 gal. container (gophers) about 5 yrs. and I assume the roots have grown thru the drinage holes. With minimal pruning she's stayed about 4 1/2 ft. And here everything outgrows listed heights...
Will my roses survive the winter??
Posted by Susanne27(5a Ontario Canada)
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susan4952(5)Updated Plenty of cold zoners on this forum! Welcome to the optimist club. I also think I will have to prune WAY down this spring. And if they don't survive? Well then we will already have holes dug for the new guys.
William Shakespeare 2000
Posted by akarinz
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KarenPA_6bUpdated Thank you, Kate for the detailed description of both plants. It really helps me a lot in my selection. If space and time is not limited, I would go for both. But Mustead Wood definitely fits my need. Thanks again.
Favorite roses with button-eyes
Posted by zaphod42
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msjam2Updated My favorite, Mary Magdalane
Self-discipline and buying roses
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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redwolfdoc_z5Updated Lucille, I think I might love you! Harryshoe, that is a stunning picture! Hooray for all of you enablers... you enrich my life! Happy Valentine's Day!
Can I wait until April to plant my 9 DAs in the ground?
Posted by andreark
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bart_2010(8/9 Italy)Updated Well, it seems I'm out-numbered! but I had a terrible disappointment planting out potted roses in my climate in spring. Maybe i didn't coddle them enough or something but last spring, since it wasn't too hot and dry, I tried plant...
Are roses imported from Ecuador free from Virus ?
Posted by gardentiller
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gardentillerUpdated Thank you HK, The local florist told me that some varieties (Freedom) grown from Prima Rose, Ecuador, is much larger and better quality than that of other grower's. I know there are many cut flower rose grower in Ecuador, some of ...
Ferts I just picked up
Posted by kingcobbtx9b
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ken-n.ga.mts(7a/7b)Updated I go to my area farm feed store and use their 10-10-10+. It has all the extra goody stuff. I also use fish emulsion twice in the spring and twice in the fall. All my roses seem to like it quite well. I exhibit and the judges like ...
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