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Belinda's Blush
Posted by Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b(7a/b)
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fig_insanity Z7a E TNUpdated Hoovb, if yours sports again, try air layering it instead of taking a cutting. In your heat, you might have to cover the layered section with aluminum foil to keep it from overheating, but it would definitely be worth a try. (And ...
Granada
Posted by BethC in 8a Dallas, TX
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BethC in 8a Dallas, TXUpdated Good idea Sylvia, I keep a mister bottle to use when I take some pictures so I'll have to try misting them. That is great to know Michael. I love bringing in buds. Only a few of the roses I have will open from buds after cut.
Historical (1943) rose reading
Posted by henry_kuska
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michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated Maybe thirty years ago, American Rose had a really interesting article by an Arizona grower. She said, in that climate, roses are happiest planted on the north side of a house or light-colored fence/wall--provided the sky is open ...
Anyone grow Carefree Celebration?
Posted by linrose(6b KY)
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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated Just wondering because Korde site list Fire Opal as 2.5 ft high and 1.5ft wide and Kardinal at 3-4ft high and 2-3' wide.... http://newflora.com/product/fire-opal-kolorscape-rose/ I'll be placing Fire Opal, Kardinal, and Plum Perfe...
My opinion on own-root hybrid teas
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
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Sara-Ann Z6B OKUpdated Jacqueline, that's gorgeous!
serious concerns about Heirloom Roses....
Posted by serenasyh(was 5/now Z 8-Kans)
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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated Earthsong baby band I got from Heirloom Roses and planted latter July of this year...
Need help for my roses
Posted by ugg123
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ugg123Updated Thank you everyone for the encouragement and advice. I will give an update later. Have a great day.
avoid directgardening.com like the plague!
Posted by joannemb
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braverichard (6a, North MO)Updated There are several mail order companies served by that same nursery. Some are Direct Gardening, Exciting Gardens, 4SeasonNurseries and Farmer Seed & Nursery. They all have the same crappy customer service insisting that you sen...
The only rose I wanted at Lowe's was the only one without a name
Posted by countrygirl_sc, Upstate SC(7a)
23 Comments
SoFL Rose z10Updated I'm thinking crescendo too.
How large is your MATURE Knock-out Rose?
Posted by tlbean2004(Z7)
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dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated As others say, it depends on conditions. I grow two red double KOs--one in the backyard in all day sun and the other in the front yard in mostly shade, although some of it might be described as "high shade" or "br...
Best time to use Milky Spore?
Posted by kentstar(5b, NE Ohio)
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debstuart1(z4NH)Updated I am using milky spore done with a spreader because I have skunks digging holes in my lawn and I was told by Agway that that means I have grubs. I do also have brown spots. I don't see many beetles however ?? This fall will be...
Disappointed in tree roses, what a waste of $
Posted by bossyvossy(TX 9a)
16 Comments
roseseek(9)Updated The moss traps moisture, debris, dirt, insects and disease spores. I'm not sure if it can actually feed from a rose, but if sufficiently dense, it can shade out new growth like weedy ground covers can and it can help to trap the m...
Don Juan and other roses
Posted by Joe Moose, Zone 9A
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john11840(z6/CT)Updated Give your Don Juan plenty of room to climb. It will need support pretty soon. John A
Is this stem a sign of a problem or not?
Posted by woodyoak zone 5 Canada(5b)
8 Comments
Rosecandy VA, zone 7Updated A lot of my band roses do that once they settle in. Dakota Redwing has a cane that's 4' tall now when the rest of it is still about 1' tall! It looks pretty silly, but also very healthy (and with some lovely looking buds "r...
Oops - Already placed an order for 2016
Posted by Michaela .:. thegarden@902 .:. (Zone 5b - Iowa)
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sutekesh Switzerland(6a)Updated That's it - I'm done - my wish list /order list for this year is done! I am not (NOT) going to make anymore changes - absolutely NOT! (lol) I narrowed it down to 33 which includes 2 replacements for wrong deliveries. I put the ord...
Is this thrip damage or some thing else?
Posted by campv 8b AZ
20 Comments
Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated I have a few roses doing that now. Mostly the many petaled ones are temps have been all over the map. We just went from fall temps to this wretched heat and humidity. Jolie is bullheading a lot right now. No thrips in there.
Where did your interest in roses came from ?
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
22 Comments
rabainsz7bpnwUpdated When I was small, I used to visit my favorite aunt wuth a huge rose garden full of only 1 type of red rose . As it bloomed my aunt would collect roses and made rose syrup out of them and then give a big bottle of rosé syrup to my ...
Would love to see your beautiful roses
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
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sutekesh Switzerland(6a)Updated Looks good Jim, you should have panned around a bit to show us a bit more of your garden:)
Alakazam
Posted by bethnorcal9
7 Comments
kentucky_rose zone 6Updated Beth, there's a write-up in the Horizon 2015 about this rose.
Summer Rose Flush
Posted by zack_lau z6 CT
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zack_lau z6 CTUpdated MoonstoneTouch of Class Pop Warner Pretty Jessica Mohana I haven't watered them since last Sunday--and that was just to avoid burning the leaves when I sprayed them with fungicide.
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