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Tree rose that is growing root stock--quick question

Posted by Melissa Mc (6b) July 14, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated July 14, 2015 It depends on what you want and like. He can put on that spectacular display in the spring but only on last years, one year old, wood. So what you're seeing come up now will not bloom until next spring IF all those canes survive...

Need help with my knockout roses

Posted by Derek McIntyre July 7, 2015

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Derek McIntyreUpdated July 14, 2015 I have pruned the brown dead areas which are dry inside but not hollow, believe me I was tired of looking at the brown areas as well Kate. I am watering regularly and have planted one rose bush in a pot in the shade after pruning ...

What's wrong with these blooms?

Posted by bruin27 July 4, 2015

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Witherspoon Rose CultureUpdated July 14, 2015 We see this in a lot of roses during extreme heat or when the temperatures fluctuate from one extreme to the other. The buds open before they are fully developed so they tend to have a greenish hue and are deformed. Your rose sh...

New Potted Roses

Posted by debbiecz3(z3MB) July 13, 2015

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countrygirl_sc, Upstate SC(7a)Updated July 14, 2015 hmmm, why didn't I think about a kiddie pool?

Help! Why are my Roses dying?

Posted by Tessa Gee June 10, 2015

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Tessa GeeUpdated July 14, 2015 Thanks for the tip! I will try the soapy water method instead and see if that helps.

Three tall weeping roses (6ft tall)

Posted by Sophia July 10, 2015

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curdle1Updated July 14, 2015 Sorry for the delay in answering- I've been having several computer issues. I wasn't that impressed with the first flowers from Pinkie, but they have been improving- the first ones were tiny and a bit blah looking, but the later o...

Aphids on roses - Very satisfying HD video

Posted by mmjau zone 6 July 14, 2015

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AquaEyes 7a New JerseyUpdated July 14, 2015 I do nothing, and the bugs and birds come to eat them. If I'm cutting blooms for a vase, I'll hose off what I've cut, but that's about it. Here's a pic from May showing one member of my aphid-eating crew. If you keep blasting away...

What are these bugs on my roses?

Posted by bryant4125 July 7, 2015

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braverichard (6a, North MO)Updated July 13, 2015 So what happens if the aphids stay on the rose buds and are not knocked off? Do they suck it dead?

H.R. 2943 possibly affecting rose rosette research?????????????????

Posted by henry_kuska June 26, 2015

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enchantedrosez6aUpdated July 13, 2015 Thank you Henry!!

Twilight Zone and Wild Blue Yonder

Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK July 12, 2015

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Sara-Ann Z6B OKUpdated July 13, 2015 Thanks everyone, I appreciate the comments.

what causes distorted and discolored buds?

Posted by pinkkpearls July 12, 2015

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pinkkpearlsUpdated July 13, 2015 I am in San Antonio Z8/8b - weather has been pretty mild as it relates to normal TX weather. We'd generally be upwards of 100 by now, even though the 90s is still hot. I haven't put in any new fertilizer since I've planted it, bu...

'Dragon's Blood'

Posted by jerijen(Zone 10) July 10, 2015

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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated July 13, 2015 I agree, Jeri - and in cool weather it takes on those lovely russet tones. It's a little tender but manageable in my zone, and I wouldn't miss it. Another winner for Paul! Cynthia

Good to the last (petal) drop roses?

Posted by nippstress - zone 5 Nebraska July 5, 2015

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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated July 13, 2015 Patty - that's good to hear about Kardinal Kolorscape! I've certainly been impressed with its vivid red blooms in its first year, and I'll have to pay more attention to its faded blooms after this. Joe - same goes for Golden Buddh...

Teasing Georgia size?

Posted by Sophia July 12, 2015

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nippstress - zone 5 NebraskaUpdated July 13, 2015 My TG is freestanding and about 6 years old. It wants to put out long floppy canes, and never really builds up much substance to hold the branches up, so it takes over more real estate than it might otherwise because it doesn't gr...

Cutting back in summer

Posted by sjloughran July 13, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated July 13, 2015 I'm not sure what you mean by bare and scraggly. Can you post a picture? Is it bare from losing it's leaves from black spot? There are too many questions that need answering before we can give you better info. Normally I would...

Identify disease?

Posted by AnneCecilia z5 MI(5a) July 12, 2015

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Patty W. zone 5a IllinoisUpdated July 13, 2015 Sorry AnneCecillia SS is serrated check mine. It just seemed more exaggerated. Most of my roses have anthracnose at this point. With all the rain, humidity and cold nights it was bound to get started. Check the bottoms of leaves t...

Show us your best shot

Posted by Sara-Ann Z6B OK July 7, 2015

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Sara-Ann Z6B OKUpdated July 13, 2015 Perfume Delight

has anyone returned an easy elegance rose via 2 yr guarantee

Posted by steelskies June 4, 2015

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sammy zone 7 TulsaUpdated July 13, 2015 I would not return a rose after 2 years. when I have returned roses, I have emailed in advance letting them know what is wrong, and giving them an opportunity to advise me. I think 2 years is too long even if they do give you your...

Is Summer Song David Austin rose a climber or a shrub?

Posted by qatie April 19, 2015

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fduk_gw UK zone 3 (US zone 8)Updated July 13, 2015 Rather wet and breezy today - Summer Song thinking about blooming, and Carolyn Knight attemting to climb.

Miniature rose plants at Mountain Valley Growers

Posted by nastarana(5a) December 28, 2014

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First homeUpdated July 12, 2015 I was thinking to get their "rise and shine", "redwood empire", "Judy Fischer", "Andrea" and "Cinderella" to plant on the strip between the street and sidewalk, as well as the edge...

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