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Reve d'Or is bullet proof in my yard. I think it would be a nice contrast to Crepescule, which has a more intense color. The thorns are manageable. I have it on an arbor over a gate.

It was full of BS here. I gave it three years then removed it. Beautiful flower thou I must say.

It's not the soil or mites, but remnants of roots that are still alive and carrying the virus, I think, is the problem. Calling Dr. Huey, Dr. Huey, Dr. NotSoFein.

The virus by itself cannot survive in the soil. The last lecture I went to they recommended waiting 7 days for the virus to die. But yes, the roots can carry it if it got down that far. I dug up a Reve d'Or last year and I'm waiting to see if any roots survive before replanting. It was own root, but in a confined spot so I could not get all the roots. I have had luck killing Dr. Huey sprouts with RU for woody vines. If you have RRD, I think that would be a good idea before replanting.

And honestly, the woman making that statement is a Parks and Recreation spokesperson, not an RRD expert.

My rose is planted near a flowering plum tree.

Nice bike!

May be something to do with the tree? I'm not sure. The bike is cheaper than a horse, it doesn't eat much, 100mpg. :-)

One of the two Sir Lipton Thomas's is dead after just 2 weeks. I also bought a Mister Lincohn, it is doing well so far. It's worth the try since they are so cheap.

Ryan, sorry to hear you have lost one. I only got one Sir Lipton Thomas, it's doing ok. I went crazy with Therese Bugnet this year, saw some at HD too, picked more there, now I have 12 of them. :-) Hope they have good fragrance. Good luck with your other SLT and Mister Lincohn. I got 2 Mister Lincoln from Aldi's this spring.

Well, I feel silly, yes I can, I just did!, so I'm Sara-Ann again! Kentucky, all my olds posts are still here.

Great! Glad you are the name you want to be :)

Yeah, populations vary with the weather from year to year. I understand that it's caused by temperatures differentially favoring early development of thrips predators as opposed to thrips themselves. But don't blame it on the one rose plant.

The rose came from my friend's spray garden, so there probably were no thrip predators. Hopefully, I talked her into using something less toxic like Serenade when her roses get mildew instead of the stuff she used this season.

I found this interesting article from Paul Zimmerman: Got Thrips on Your Roses? Get Aphids? It talks about how aphids are food for the thrip predators. I used to reach for a bottle of soap and water to spray on aphids, but now I think I'll leave them alone so the beneficial predator bugs will have something to eat early on. A few aphids aren't nearly as bad as thrips and the good guys like the hoverflies will soon follow :)

Thanks, again. Hopefully this rose will look better next season. It looks terrible now.

Wow, what a dramatic change. I like the "clean" look. I would probably add low growing companion plants. Not too much, just some to add to the fuller look.

I agree. I'm sure the weeds were smothering the roses. Now the roses can flourish.

It looks like it could possibly have Black Spot.

Diane.. The grounds shouldn't be dry as it rains a lot .. I m in Pacific Northwest . I didn't use anything in planting holes..

This might all be moot. A day of rose shopping netted nothing much that might work. I think I should have tackled this project a month ago. And the narrow space and the tracking of petals is a valid concern. I am thinking it ove. Meanwhile, I do thank everyone for the good advice.

If this was my house, I would add shrub roses instead of the climbing ones. If you live in a warmer zone, I think vigorous climbers will hide the beautiful architectural details of your house. At least low climbers, I would say.

I should have specified, but I meant they never get OGRs in pots. I assumed this rose was purchased in a pot.

Yep, it was sold in a large pot as a huge plant for $10.Definitely worth the gamble, whatever it turns out to be.

Cynthia

Wow, I just googled geometrid moths and they really are beautiful! I saw a caterpillar that was bright neon blue and yellow -- wild!!!

Holy heck is that some good camouflage!

Mine is in a pot on my deck, 8 blooms coming up! Growing vigorously, I've decided to keep her in a large pot and over winter in my attached but unheated garage. I can't wait to see the blooms

Gosh you sure take fabulous photos!

Pic four and five - the petals remind me of crepe paper. What a lovely rose!

Beautiful, love all the roses in your photos! :-)

I love your roses!