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Good Companion for Julia Child
Posted by marcindy(z5b, Indianapolis, IN)
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redwolfdoc_z5(5)Updated Thanks for starting this thread! I've been working out the same thing! I love my JC but she needs neighbours. I was seriously considering Hot Cocoa, but thanks to Lainey (thanks Lainey) I think I'll scrap that and go with Cinco de...
Favorite HT/Grandiflora?
Posted by dublinbay z6 (KS)
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dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated Don't feel bad--I forgot all about Peace! Where do our minds wander at times? Won't make any real difference in the voting since both Peace and Double Delight are the top winners already! : ) Kate P.S. Gorgeous pic, seil.
I need a repeat climber...Suggestions?
Posted by lesmc
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AquaEyes 7a New JerseyUpdated I can't say much for mine, which came as a band in Spring 2013, but I picked 'Orfeo' based upon a few good reviews. And I say "a few" not because it got a lot of bad ones, but because not many people seem to grow it -- b...
Lichfield Angel, Windermere, or Perdita
Posted by Greg(z8, San Antonio)
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Greg(z8, San Antonio)Updated Thank you, hoovb! That is just the type of response I was hoping for. Very helpful! From what you've said, I think I'm going to go with Perdita. I had originally planned on ordering that one, but the other two looked so inviting l...
Dreaming of roses
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Hoovb - What a beautiful rose!
Fragrances of Lady Emma and Lycidas
Posted by andreark
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paparoseman(z8 WA. PO.)Updated Depending on the temperature Lady Emma smells like FRESHLY cut Tangerines. Sweet and very citrusy.
When to plant About Face in zone 5
Posted by redwolfdoc_z5(5)
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redwolfdoc_z5(5)Updated Well, it's done. It was too late to hold the order and they arrived on Friday. On the bright side, Hortico is quite close by me, so the plants hadn't dried out at all. There were two About Face plants and one Hot Cocoa. I've chang...
Coffee Grounds in December
Posted by andreark
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susan4952(5)Updated For some reason, this idea appeals to me. I have used coffee grounds all spring and summer but stopped due to the earthworms attracting moles that destroyed my lawn. Maybe a winter application would be better. I think coffee groun...
Anyone Heard of Centennial Star Rose
Posted by sweetmichelia
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john_ca(CA US9/SSZ14)Updated Hi Michaela, We planted CS in our present home around 3 years ago. This is a spectacular rose in our garden and it produces enormous flowers in the fall,at least 6 inches across. I grew it when it first came out around 15 years ag...
band roses in gallon pots outside in freezing temperatures
Posted by raingoaway12
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alameda/zone 8Updated I have to leave my bands outside - my greenhouse wont hold them all [however, I have several really special ones from Vintage that I do take inside]. Our temps can fluctuate here in east Texas - earlier in the week it was nearly 8...
Companion for Annie Laurie McDowell
Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b
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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated Sounds like a good plan, Kim. Three years sounded like such a long time when I was a child, but really goes by so quickly.now. I'm looking forward to the beautiful investment in my garden.
local rose nurseries in north dallas/plano/frisco
Posted by view1ny NY 6-7
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view1ny NY 6-7Updated Judith, thanks for the idea. What I was thinking of is slightly nuts: I'm planning on being in Dallas in April, when bareroots are just hitting the nurseries here in NY & the selection is very limited. I don't want to order in...
Established Don Juan sudden death
Posted by aelaine(5b)
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aelaine(5b)Updated Thanks, this is very helpful. I'll pass it along!
ID old crimson rose
Posted by JillLaura
12 Comments
henryinctUpdated That form is not Chrysler but it could be Oklahoma. Also Tasmania has to be a cold zone and Chrysler is weak and probably wouldn't be doing that well.
transplanting when dormant??
Posted by pembroke(6--Louisville KY)
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cecily(7 VA)Updated I think it would be challenging to transplant an established rose without cutting it back. That heavy pruning may result in new top growth and canker. I wait until February or March.
amateur mistake: planted new rose in same spot as old.
Posted by hangingupsidedown
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated If the other two roses are different varieties you can't compare them. Each variety of rose grows at it's own pace. That one Austin may just be one that is a slower grower and will take longer to develop. If the canes are plump an...
What is the science?
Posted by farmerduck
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Personally I don't plant or move anything in the fall or winter. I wait for early spring. I've had very bad luck with them dieing over winter when I did try it. For some reason they don't seem to settle in very well and never come...
Watering when the weather gets colder
Posted by andreark
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andrearkUpdated Michael, Thanks. I didn't realize that the difference could be so great. Jackie, We got down to mid 30's last night. Suppose to be colder tonight....So, I have already planned to go home this afternoon and water. I only have 30 bu...
Will moldy straw (used in a burlap winter wrap) harm my roses?
Posted by etherealsunshine5(5a)
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Campanula UK Z8Updated Yep, I definitely agree with Zac - I have protected tender palms and have simply used hessian or fleece on its own without any organic filling. Horticultural fleece alone raised the temperature by 3 degrees.
All finished up!
Posted by seil zone 6b MI
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Thanks, redwolf! Your roses should be fine at 36 degrees, Ingrid. That will hardly slow them down. You really don't get much damage until the temps get down around 25 degrees. Diane, the teens will do some damage but if it's not f...
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