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Pink climbing rose zone 5b in CT?
Posted by Vyck
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nastarana(5a)Updated The Kordesii climbers do very well in 5a, and many of the newer ones are every bit as beautiful as English roses, and easier to grow. Check out, for example, Rosanna, Laguna, Rosarium Uetersen. RU is quite simply, one of the great...
A good variety for the tropics?
Posted by Martial
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jacqueline9CAUpdated seil - in his first post he said he lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Jackie
Problem leaves for kim
Posted by Suzy11
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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated Oh I forgot your close to me Suzy11..sorry I have overwintered outside successfully but never had any luck with roses indoors. Best of luck...
Should I use both of these?
Posted by andreark
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andrearkUpdated I was thinking of alternating because I've read that the seaweed spray is great for the leaves, but doesn't provide enough nutrients for the rest of the plant. I am sorry you have a garden MONSTER!!! So do I. His name is Painter a...
Anything still blooming in Chicago area?
Posted by kelly_indiana(z5 IL)
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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated We haven't had any freezes here, but things are grinding rapidly to a halt as we approach Nov.8, the date when photosynthesis ceases in this northerly latitude since the short days of weak sun will no longer support it. Diane
OT - What kind of people poison dogs
Posted by pat_bamaz7
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pat_bamaz7Updated I guess I havenâÂÂt been very clear. We live on a 100 acre family farm. Most people in the country around me donâÂÂt contain their dogs whatsoever, but we do keep ours in a fenced area about the size of a small suburban back yar...
Pascali
Posted by henryinct
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henryinctUpdated Pascali is backlit with a morning sunbeam. The other two are still in partial shade. Also, they are all wet from the rain so they glisten although you can't see it that well because I had to under expose the image.
Poseidon in a vase?
Posted by kentucky_rose zone 6
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kittymoonbeamUpdated Maybe try Lagerfeld (starlight) They are beautiful silvery lavender and smell like heaven. Stems are super long with a group of blooms on top. This rose wants to grow long stems all the time. You can pick off the side buds to get ...
Brass band?
Posted by view1ny NY 6-7
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated That's a beauty, view!
Red Rose
Posted by puneetchauhan
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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated Spam I think... If not, sorry....
Saint Patrick Cut rose doesn't open
Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b
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henryinctUpdated St Patrick is the best blooming yellow I have and the best holding. Back in CT with cooler temps and here earlier in the year it had that slight green tint that is so attractive but now in the heat the bloom starts medium yellow w...
Can you I.D. this hybrid musk?
Posted by jacqueline9CA
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jacqueline9CAUpdated Thanks so much! Now I have written it in ink on my rose list. No wonder it reminds me of Ballerina! Same hybridizer (Bentall), and introduced one year apart (1936 and 1937)! Jackie
Opinions on Roses
Posted by sara_ann-z6bok
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sara_ann-z6bokUpdated Thank you Henry. I'm a little disappointed that you think Brandy wouldn't do good, but appreciate the info. I know there are similar varieties. Thanks
thanks from Mr Lincoln
Posted by curdle1
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curdle1Updated Thanks Jim :) My google fu was off the other night and I couldn't find the earlier link
Anyone in Zone 6 not mulch their roses?
Posted by Karolina11(6b Central PA)
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated I used to mulch but I haven't for the last few years. My Grandmother and Mom never did any winter protection and their roses came back year after year just fine. If the roses is hardy for your zone, planted deep and healthy they s...
How dumb am I??
Posted by andreark
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joshtx(8a)Updated Andreark, Nearly all of my Austins are from Chamblee's, many of them began as one gallons purchased this spring. Here is a picture of these plants now. I nearly lost Eglantyne due to a storm tipping her over in her pot and exposin...
Vintage Garden import roses. Did anyone get L 19 Laos ?
Posted by lookin4you2xist(9b)
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jacqueline9CAUpdated What a gorgeous rose! I had never heard of it, but HMF came in useful as usual. The pictures on HMF (from 2 different sources) show such an unusual dark pink - some grey/magenta in there. Good luck with finding it. Jackie
Showstopping Climbing Rose Combination or Orange Climber??
Posted by SdlM
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fig_insanity Z7a E TNUpdated If you want something that "pops", then you've got the right rose with Westerland, lol. "BOOM!" is more like it. I bought it thinking it was more apricot toned. Nope. It's ORANGE, at least here in TN, and orang...
when to bring container roses inside
Posted by Hrose(6 A)
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canadian_rose(zone 3a)Updated I just brought my potted roses into the garage. I bring them in when the temperature goes below -4 or -5 C. Snow doesn't matter - it's the temperature at night that makes the difference. I water them really, really well. Then I do...
Paul Ecke, Jr.
Posted by zaphod42
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bethnorcal9Updated Well, not all of California is blackspot free. I get a LOT of BS in spring especially if we have a lot of spring rain. Up here in Northern CA, we get winter temps (normally) as low as the 30's and at least one short snowstorm or t...
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