21,402 Garden Web Discussions | Roses


Thank you, Henry! That was really a neat interview with Bill Radler right there in his home/work set up. It was amazing that he has accomplished so much with just a basement and 2 acres. He has a beautiful home as well. (I can't get over his 2 story sun room.)
But anyway, the best part is knowing there are hybridizers like Mr. Radler out there, who could rest on his laurels but is continuing to actively pursue better (healthier) beautiful roses!


This may be a silly question, but does the alfalfa attract more rabbits? I have a large problem with rabbits already (one: because they eat my roses, two: because my dogs like to kill them) and I'm wondering if it would increase the problem, but I'd really like to try it!
Tammy



Rhapsody in Blue would be great in San Fran. It hates heat, so you're in just about the perfect climate for it. I have fog here in my coastal canyon in SoCal, that it loves. Stormy Weather would also be nice, as would Purple Splash (if she likes stripes). All do well in your clime, and none of the three gets any significant mildew. That's a six foot wrought iron fence in this pic of Rhapsody in Blue:


I forgot to mention Blue Bayou. It was about 6 feet when I cut it way back a few days ago. Its blooms are a beautiful bluish lavender, but they shrivel in our hot dry summer heat. I'll bet it would do better in your climate. But it is gorgeous in spring and fall for us. Diane



Lux, Banksiae "Snowflake" is the name the nurseries have applied to plain old Fortuniana. When you find Snowflake at places like Home Depot and Lowe's, you get Fortuniana.
You should also look at Banksiae lutescens, the single yellow Banksiae. Both doubles are flowering and nearing their end here. Lutescens has already flowered and is pushing new flower clusters as it did last year. Not a "repeat", but a continuation of the first flush. It has a scent I can detect which neither double form possesses. When I collect a jar of anthers for pollen, their dried scent is a very strong clove. Kim



Not much even there, but there's an entry on HMF, and some lovely photos.
Here's the link to the page...
Here is a link that might be useful: HMF Love Me Tender



Velvet Fragrance because Kim said it was his favorite red and another Medallion because I am finding out that Medallion has little variations and I am looking for the one I used to have. The one on the left is Duchesse de Rohan. I am finally giving away all of my Charles Lawson and that leaves a big area open.

Love Northland Rosariums roses. Can hardly wait for California Dreamin' and St. Patrick. Carol's hubby is bringing them to my home! Fantastic roses and rose growers! :) P.S. St. Patrick is already sold out so folks who really want this rose might check for next year! I ordered mine early in the season.
Deb from Spokane.






I had the same experience with CP. I had to try a few before I got one that wanted to grow. After that, I took some good advice someone gave about Peace and didn't cut it back much. Then it grew the best.
Well, here's a piece of heresy: I don't disbud mine. One, I want to make sure it's the right rose. Two, I'm not really in that big a hurry. They do what they do.