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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...

What happened to the leaves on my tree rose?

Posted by bryant4125 July 11, 2015

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michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated July 12, 2015 Two causes of puckery, wavy leaves are PM and extremely serious aphid infestation when the shoot was growing out. I have not seen aphid damage as extreme as what we see in the picture. Spider mites can cause curling and drying sta...

Rosarium - most modern hybrid tea varieties

Posted by mmjau zone 6 July 12, 2015

mmjau zone 6Anyone know which rosarium in the world that has most hybrid tea modern varieties? Help. I found Europa Rosarium in Sangerhausen, but maybe they are not the best at hybrid teas / modern roses?

Dark purple rose with modern form

Posted by mmjau zone 6 July 9, 2015

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fragrancenutter(Zone 10b)Updated July 12, 2015 Ebb tide is more or less pink for me in Summer and dark smoky purple in winter. She always smells abolutely delicious no matter what colour she is.

JFK

Posted by Buford_NE_GA_7A(7B) July 10, 2015

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Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b(7a/b)Updated July 12, 2015 For me, When I grew JFK in FL., it was a fantastic rose. I just put it back in my garden up here in N.E. GA. It's growing very well and producing beautiful, beautiful blooms. Buford, just wait until next summer.

St. Ethelburga?

Posted by caroleintegacay(SC/Zone 8) October 11, 2008

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rosecanadianUpdated July 12, 2015 Actually, I figured it out. So don't worry. :) Carol

Roses that are Unfazed by the Heat...

Posted by Desertgarden-Las Vegas, Z9a July 5, 2015

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noseometer...7A...ABQUpdated July 11, 2015 My Madame Isaac Pereire is also growing and blooming remarkably well in the heat. Bishop's Castle. Marie Pavie. Bolero (but flowers still disfigured by thrips). Evelyn (hard to tell since tiny new plants, but putting out growth an...

Fried rose bush

Posted by mustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9 July 9, 2015

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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated July 11, 2015 Umbrella's would probably not hold up in thunderstorms... But shade cloth secured on top of my fencing with springy clothes pins held up in 50 mph wind storms before... Tomato cage idea is similar...

Best David Austin Roses for Hot, Humid Houston, TX?

Posted by jo_in_tx July 11, 2015

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dublinbay z6 (KS)Updated July 11, 2015 Best option for the hot and humid Houston climate is supply the roses with some afternoon shade. Then many Austins and other roses will grow happily. On the other hand, when the temps get up in the 100s for days or weeks or month...

rose bud eating worms

Posted by mistyrainbow June 3, 2008

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jim1961 Zone 6a Central Pa.Updated July 11, 2015 These are our curled rose slugs... They can be found on the underside of leaves, on top of leaves, and in the blooms... Throw these guys on the ground and they crawl right back up on the bush.. (These guys do not make cacoons in t...

Cut from the garden today

Posted by AquaEyes 7a New Jersey July 10, 2015

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seil zone 6b MIUpdated July 11, 2015 Must smell wonderful too!

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