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Can I maintain Climbing Iceberg as a large shrub?
Posted by jasminerose4u, California 9b
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jasminerose4u, California 9bUpdated Great news, Kim. Thank you!
Prune now or in Spring
Posted by Jenniro (Zone 6a MI)(zone 6a)
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seil zone 6b MIUpdated Yes, stake and tie for winter, prune in the spring. You want to leave as much stored energy in those canes as possible for the spring. You will probably still lose some of it to the winter winds but you'll have some left to star...
Planting a wall of red roses
Posted by arlene_82 (zone 6 OH)
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arlene_82 (zone 6 OH)Updated Thanks to all who pointed me to High Country Roses. I sent them a note and they did have a few Ramblin Reds in stock and it is now back available to order on their website. I think I will start my "wall" with RR and see ...
Raspberry Swirl
Posted by bethnorcal9
bethnorcal9Does anybody remember this one from J&P a few yrs ago? It apparently didn't do well or something, cuz it's not available anymore and it's not even listed on HMF. It's one of their roses they only offered maybe one season or so....
Just one thing I love about the Spring Flush!
Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK
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Sara-Ann Z6B OKUpdated Thanks so much everyone. Judy, I love seeing all the beautiful roses you cut, they're gorgeous. Carol, you definitely make the most of your short growing season, I love your roses! Seil, I agree, everything does look beautiful and...
kordes rose "beverly" long cane
Posted by zippity1
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chris2486Updated It sounds like you bought a small own root plant. It takes a year or more to form a nice plant from a small band pot and to do that it needs 5 or 6 soft pinches to form multiple canes. If this is not done then what will happen i...
New Crimson Sky flowers have 4-5 petals
Posted by ut2nc
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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated Seil do you think perhaps he was calling it deadheading as in how you would a hybrid tea. Since Home Run begins to regrow from right underneath the current bud. It does take quite a while to re-bloom if cut back instead of just re...
Any news about Pickering?
Posted by onewheeler(Z5 N.S.)
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onewheeler(Z5 N.S.)Updated Thanks Zack. I had seen that but was hoping beyond hope that someone might have some more encouraging news.
Hot spot rose selection advice
Posted by mscamille8southernoregon
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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho(Zone 7 Boise SW Idaho)Updated Hi mscamille, I am in southern Idaho with hot, dry summers (I'm sure you are not so dry; I love southern Oregon). Anyway, Julia Child takes the heat well, and would be a good selection if you can keep her small enough for your spo...
Lavaglut question
Posted by wirosarian_z4b_WI
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wirosarian_z4b_WIUpdated This is the summer blooms at their end & they tend to be more open then spring blooms here. I'm in z4 so only get a good spring & summer bloom cycle, fall bloom cycle iffy, only get a good one every 4-5 years when Mother N...
RRD on Public Radio
Posted by kublakan
kublakanhttp://wlrn.org/post/disease-threatens-fl-roses
Rose sayings
Posted by rosecanadian
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rosecanadianUpdated Yes, those are nice. I've never heard the second one.
Wettable sulfur spray helps against eriophyid mites (rose rosette viru
Posted by henry_kuska
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nikthegreek(9b/10a E of Athens, Greece)Updated Not really no clouds, a simple mask will do. Easiest method is putting sulfur in a pantyhose and attach to a stick then shake over plant. There are also special applicators. This method is used traditionally on grape vines. If lea...
Odd leaves... a sport?
Posted by braverichard (6a, North MO)
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braverichard (6a, North MO)Updated I was suspecting a deficiency, first time anything I have has shown deficiency, but this one is in a pot so no surprise there, thanks for the quick answer
Disease ID? - Livin' Easy - New Orleans - 9B
Posted by dixonticonderoga
6 Comments
michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated Or take a couple of those smudgy leaves to the county agent's office (ag extension or cooperative extension).
disease? or discoloration identification
Posted by mscamille8southernoregon
1 Comment
michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated Looks like spider mites, and maybe some sunburn.
First time with roses.... Best time and way to prune and support?
Posted by david883(5/6)
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david883(5/6)Updated Oh I will!
Don Juan Climbing Rose Tying Laterals
Posted by kivigrove
1 Comment
michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated Basals (primaries) come from the graft or the ground. Laterals come from leaf joints in the basals or previous laterals. The only big concern with tying climbers is that you not break the canes. With some varieties, the young shoo...
Let's see your "unsung hero" roses!
Posted by nippstress - zone 5 Nebraska
24 Comments
Holly WebsterUpdated Ok, I realize that I am probably the president of the Cynthia fan club, but wow she is just my best all-around utility player! I don't have a good bush shot, but here is a little bouquet, 4 days in vase and cut when Cynthia's blo...
Identify the issue with these leaves
Posted by bruin27
3 Comments
nikthegreek(9b/10a E of Athens, Greece)Updated Also leaves that had been infected by powdery mildew in spring, which was eventually supressed by the change in temps, may look like this in mid summer.
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