Rose growers thread!

[kfchickenlady]

this site! thanks

 

[ChooksChick]

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We have one of those!

When we bought this house 10 years ago, there were some white climbing roses that had been cut down to the ground in late August (!) in 100 degree weather...we never knew they were thre until the following spring, but they are taller than the house now, and it's a 1 1/2 story 100 year old bungalow-ish. They drape right over the top. The flowers are a small double bloom with a huge yellow center, grow in a huge bouquet, and are so fragrant you can smell them down the block. They don't last, but obscure the greenery when they bloom, they're so prolific. The scent is like spice and honey- just amazing.

The canes are as big around as my thumb, and I hack the heck out of it every year. It puts out new canes each year that will grow 30' in a season, easily. I have no idea what it is, but I adore it and root it for others often.

 

[valentinebaby]

Love roses! However, with 2 acres to water and care for - I've down-sized considerably. Absolute best roses for bloom and hardiness:

1. Cramoisi Superieur Climber - this poor plant was neglected for years by my studio in the backyard and has always been the first and last to bloom and consistent! - nice scent - beautiful clear red color and is huge and about 15 feet long. http://www.chambleeroses.com/order.php?id=62

2. Katy Road Pink - another neglected rose that is profuse in the spring. http://www.antiqueroseemporium.com/rose-2214.html - mine looks better than their's!

3. The only newer "hybrid" that has survived the extreme temps of North Texas and my too few hours to garden: Hot Cocoa (floribunda's are the best hybrid to go with IMO) http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gardening/PD/20724/


Gail

 

[ChooksChick]

Also: wanted to toss out this site: http://www.heirloomroses.com/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?page=item&cat=13&item=490

Their stock is virus free, on its own root- looks fairly lame when you get it, but the stock EXPLODES when it gets going. They even have roses that grow in the shade.

 

[kfchickenlady]

thanks very much ppl, now I will get absolutely nothing done around here this morning...

 

[galanie]

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Oh you are so right about the Katy Road Pink! Even though my mom was the rosarian and I know next to nothing, I do remember that one!

 

[rilly10]

Does anyone here grow Ferdinand Pichard or Rosa Mundi? I was thinking of lining my deck with a bunch them. They are known for being very vigorous, cold hearty, and I LOVE the striped blooms. Does anyone think one would be better than the other?

Here is Ferdinand Pichard...
http://www.heirloomroses.com/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?page=item&cat=7&item=1182
and Rosa Mundi...
http://www.heirloomroses.com/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?page=item&cat=6&item=504

 

[chick_newbie]

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this pic was taken last august, right now they are sticks with a few leaves starting to sprout, cant wait for roses, I need more english ones...anyone know the best online source? I have the catalog from DA, but seems pretty $$$ compared to even nurseries when I can find them that is.

I can just now start to see my rose garden....so looking forward to seeing them grow this year...glad I found this thread so that I can seeeveryone elses beautiful bushes..........

 

[kfchickenlady]

i have 2 climbing Edens growing on either side of the ppl door to my chicken run. I just planted them last summer, so the real growth wont happen till this year, they are taking off already and have buds! I also planted a Queen Elizabeth outside their run, something for them to look at...

 

[galanie]

The University of Houston is in the process of installing a new rose garden in honor of my mother. I was tickled to see that Duchesse Du Brabant is in the plan

Oddly enough, I brought this rose to her attention because I liked it and it became one of her favorites too.

Link to PDF garden layout plan: http://uh.edu/giving/opportunities/special-projects/beautification/rose-garden/map.pdf

Here is a nice chart of old rose books if you're interested: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CEcQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texasroserustlers.com%2FLibrary%2FGenInfo%2FBibliography.pdf&rct=j&q=Houston%27s%20Margaret%20Sharpe%20Antique%20Rose%20Garden&ei=sTGXTcGmMc-ftwertcCTDA&usg=AFQjCNG-MRvIRwJhc1nq4V942TtZ-d3IRg&sig2=Z-bZrGzmOuuDHqZ9YmO8lA&cad=rja

And more detail about the garden if you care: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/newsletters/hortupdate/hortupdate_archives/2004/nov04/SharpeRose.html

Another nice source of info is texasroserustlers.com