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Don't moan, this is another First Prize question
Posted by andreark
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andrearkUpdated Erasmus, I was hoping someone had experience with this rose in a pot. Just the right answer! Thanks. Zack, I will move it to a little sunnier spot and hope it likes it. Thanks again, andrea
when to prune in southern ca
Posted by bbianca
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rosesqueenofflowersUpdated I previously pruned roses in January as usual, but with this years higher than normal heat waves, I'm wondering if the roses are dormant yet. I see a lot of growth and even flowers. Is waiting until February out of the question. I...
Soil for new rose garden
Posted by VSls31712
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deervssteve(9)Updated I have adobe. No fun to dig holes in. I toss the dirt from the holes on my driveway and rake it to get the rocks and clods out. I then pour the rose planting mix on top and shovel the pile back and forth to get it mixed. A good wo...
Winter Container rose reminder
Posted by seil zone 6b MI
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rideauroselad E.Ont4bUpdated Thank you for the timely reminder, I went out and gave mine all a good watering yesterday. They were definitely ready for it. With respect to the garage temperature question, that will depend on a number of factors. Is the garage ...
visit to San Rafael, CA
Posted by massidea
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mendocino_rose(z8 N CA.)Updated The Vintage retail nursery shut down years ago. The private garden isn't really open. Especially this time of year. The Berkeley Botanic Garden would be a good idea.
Your Opinion Please
Posted by toolbelt68(7)
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toolbelt68(7)Updated Kittymoonbeam, Thanks. Mac is deletedâ¦.. lol I chose that one because it got big as I want something that will not only go up to the top but drape back down. I did plan on adding arms to the post so the canes would be supporte...
The water table and roses
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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dan_keil_cr Keil(Illinois z5)Updated The water table is as high as the depth you dig down to find it. Roses should not sit in water. The roots cannot get enough oxygen. That is why raised beds are built. I have a lower corner in my yard that the water runs to. I put ...
Feeding Program for Hybrid Teas
Posted by dmoore66(6 NorthWest NJ)
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dan_keil_cr Keil(Illinois z5)Updated I don't mess around with granules any more, it's too much work. I liquid feed. All food has to be turned in a solution anyway To start the year I use Miracle Gro 24 -8-16. That is at bud break.I also spray for disease then. My nex...
Do You Know This Rose?
Posted by petrichor7
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated I agree, QE.
Munstead Wood for 9b - SFO Delta area
Posted by andreark
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andrearkUpdated Thanks Kathy. I've just ordered it and it should arrive by the 24th. I've been told by Regan's Rosarian (that lives about 45 miles away, as the crow flies) that this is a fine time in our area to plant new bushes. I'm jazzed! Than...
Recommendations for small purples?
Posted by redwolfdoc_z5(5)
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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated Karen, I'm glad Diamond Eyes worked out to be an easy choice for you. I do hope you can find it in Canada. What about mail order if it's not available locally? Diane
Caring for pruned rose bushes over winter
Posted by roksee(Benicia SF Bay Area)
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roksee(Benicia SF Bay Area)Updated ok... but it is ok that I pruned them just like I did to my roses in ground?
Where to buy Black Magic rose?
Posted by bayarea_girl(NorCA 9)
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bayarea_girl(NorCA 9)Updated Thank you diane_nj. I will check it out.
rooting florist roses???
Posted by pembroke(6--Louisville KY)
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bethnorcal9Updated Hey Pembroke, if you have any luck with these, then you can go find specific ones and try rooting them too. Do you guys have Safeway markets in your area? Ours order from some outfit in South America and they sell named roses for ...
Leaves haven't fallen.
Posted by jbraun_gw
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Some of them will blow off by spring. When you prune you'll probably take off a lot more. What ever is left you should remove. Some of my roses drop all their leaves nicely for me but others hold on to them for dear life. I've fou...
Is LD Braithwaite a good starter? *warning-LONG*
Posted by mamagnome(MA 5a-6b)
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redwolfdoc_z5(5)Updated Just so you know, Pickering Nurseries in Ontario has Munstead Wood, Quadra, and The Dark Lady. I've also been considering Bakarole, which is a dark red hybrid tea, but I haven't grown it before so can't comment further. Pickering ...
My Naked Beauties
Posted by henryinct
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Kippy(SoCal zone 10. Sunset Zone 24)Updated I hate the skunks!!!! Palms are fairly easy to dig up, surprisingly, but the wrong palm in the wrong place can do some serious damage. Off to work on the old garage....that used to have a palm right in front and now has a cracked ...
Rose recommendation for Bay Area
Posted by farmerduck
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farmerduckUpdated Many thanks, everyone. DW has placed an order based on your recommendations. Bayerea-girl -- your Easy Living/flower bed look lovely!
Pope John Paul II is dead, again and again
Posted by DrPekeMom
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jaxondelUpdated Beth: If you've had your PJP2 since it came out, you got it from J&P and it is NOT grafted. From the get-go, J&P offered PJP only as one of its "New Generation" (own-root) roses, so it's not surprising that your ...
What's in a name?
Posted by redwolfdoc_z5(5)
11 Comments
windeauxUpdated Ahh . . . 'Benson & Hedges Gold'. It's been years since I had the pleasure, but one can hope that the rose is/was as pleasurable as its namesake.
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