I just got potted roses for my birthday. I planted them in the ground but now they appear to be wilting and dying. I bought plant food and I'm hopign that will help, but if they do die, anyone have any tips so this wont happen again?
I just got roses for my birthday help?
This is not easy to diagnose at a distance. I presume it was watered so it didn't simply wilt from dry soil. That you gave it one or two inches of water to the bed per week. (A rain gauge helps to ensure rain and your sprinkler adds up to enough.)
1) Plants that have been sheltered in a home or green house can be sun burned and wind burned just as we can. Your plant could be in shock from the transition. I would suggest the fertilizer is ok but a quicker response will be gotten from a foliage spray. Try Wilt Pruf, an antidesicant, to keep the remaining leaves from moisture lose and use a fish emulsion/seaweed foliage feeding spray to get nourishment to the rose leaves directly. I use Growmore seaweed extract and Alaska® Fish Fertilizer 5-1-1 to make this. Look for Rose Bay Salmon or Sea Rose as possible alternatives.
Spray early in the morning or in the evening (leaves do not as readily absorb the spray at midday).
To prevent another plant doing this harden them off before planting them. Transition your plant outdoors to where they can be shaded and protected from direct wind. Gradually, the plant is allowed exposure to an increasing amount of sunlight and allowed to stay out later and later.
2) Another possibility is poor drainage will cause wilting if the rose's roots are continually saturated. Soil aeration is restricted, followed by root death. When roots die, the plant canopy may wilt, giving the impression of dryness, even if the real cause is excessive moisture.
This will require moving the rose or bed reconstruction to improve drainage.
The easiest way to predict water loss is to feel the soil. The soil in the feeder root zone (4-6 inches for grass; 10 inches for trees) should be moist. After watering, poke a hole in the soil and put your finger in. If the soil feels dry and warm, you need more water. If it is cold throughout the depth of the root zone, it is probably moist enough. Test the root zone moisture before and after watering for a given amount of time to know roughly how long to water next time, assuming conditions don't change drastically.
To fertilize a rose I recommend the slow organic approach.
Look for these major components:
* Nitrogen source: Seed meal and alfalfa meal
* Phosphate source: Rock phosphate granules
* Potassium source: Kelp meal and greensand
* Calcium and Magnesium source: powdered and/or granular dolomite limestone.
* Trace elements and minerals: present in the greensand, kelp, seed and alfalfa meal
I use Whitney Farm Rose and Flower Food
Reply:YOU NEED TO WATER THEM AND THEY NEED SUN JUST USE THE ADVANCED GARDEN 2-IN-ONE ROSE AND GARDEN CARE ON YOUR ROSES MINE I'VE HAD FOR A LONG TIME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK
Reply:What kind of rose is this? Is this from a grocery store? What is the tempareture outside right now? Did you wanter enough after planting? Unfortunately, it's hard to tell from your question. Perhape, you can ask at nursery in your area.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
What kind of roses grow best in a shady area?
This is for the north side of a house. In the summer, the morning sun and afternoon sun shine on it, but, the rest of the year, it's shady. We want roses because they bloom from April through October. All our other flowers only bloom a few months.
What kind of roses grow best in a shady area?
There are several.
See source for more info
Reply:Roses will grow in this level of shade but tend to have problems with pests and black spot. They may also get "leggy". You will want to be careful with how often/how much/when you water to minimize diseases.
Not knowing you specific climate, I would ask at a your local nursery for suggestions. Newer varierities are bred to be more disease resistent but this tends to be at the cost of scent. Also, be aware that not all roses bloom continuously through the summer, some varieties bloom once or twice only.
Reply:Some shrub roses (Meidiland) take parial shade, but I would explore other more suitable plant options that are likely to perform better, including a vaiety of plant types. Not sure where you are geographically, but shrubs like enkianthus, pieris and itea and perennials like hosta, astilbe and bleeding heart provide flower and foliage inerest.
Reply:Here are some llinks to shade tolerant roses:
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/roses.php... (huge list of shade tolerant roses)
http://gardening.about.com/od/rose1/a/Sh...
http://www.woodlandrosegarden.com/rose/s...
http://www.pickeringnurseries.com/web_st...
This should get you started. Happy gardening. :)
Reply:my step dad says climbing roses from over my shoulder =]
What kind of roses grow best in a shady area?
There are several.
See source for more info
Reply:Roses will grow in this level of shade but tend to have problems with pests and black spot. They may also get "leggy". You will want to be careful with how often/how much/when you water to minimize diseases.
Not knowing you specific climate, I would ask at a your local nursery for suggestions. Newer varierities are bred to be more disease resistent but this tends to be at the cost of scent. Also, be aware that not all roses bloom continuously through the summer, some varieties bloom once or twice only.
Reply:Some shrub roses (Meidiland) take parial shade, but I would explore other more suitable plant options that are likely to perform better, including a vaiety of plant types. Not sure where you are geographically, but shrubs like enkianthus, pieris and itea and perennials like hosta, astilbe and bleeding heart provide flower and foliage inerest.
Reply:Here are some llinks to shade tolerant roses:
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/roses.php... (huge list of shade tolerant roses)
http://gardening.about.com/od/rose1/a/Sh...
http://www.woodlandrosegarden.com/rose/s...
http://www.pickeringnurseries.com/web_st...
This should get you started. Happy gardening. :)
Reply:my step dad says climbing roses from over my shoulder =]
How do I turn unruly roses into nice plants?
I recently bought a home thats garden had obviously been a sight to see, in its day. Now its more than a little run-down and abused. Bit by bit we are taking care of it all. My next process is the roses. There are 6 or so bushes along the back fence. They are HUGE and overgrown and completely taking over the yard. Its looking a bit like a horror movie.
From what I can tell, they look fairly healthy, and they are blooming right now. I want to keep them, but I want to cut them back A LOT. I have read up on pruning rose bushes (i've never had roses before) but all of the advice i've found applies to bushes that have been taken care of routinely. What is the best method to downsize these things without hurting them terribly?
How do I turn unruly roses into nice plants?
I think it's teriffic that you're wanting to learn about roses! You can make those older unloved roses look like the ones on the garden sites, I promise!
You want to go to the hardware store and get a rose clipper (they look like a blunt side on one and a sharp one on the other). Don't use scissors, or you're going to crush the stems, and you want the stems to go because you want to have the beautiful flowers. You are going to also want to get a pair of thorn-resistant gloves. Spend a little more and get the good ones, your fingers will thank you.
First cut off all of the "dead" wood, the brown, icky pieces. Then dead head the flowers. Cut all growth that doesn't have buds down to the first 5-leaf that's available from the top. That's going to ensure that you get new buds. Then it's all asthetic. Adjust it the way you want.
Don't be afraid to cut too much--roses are very resilient. They're going to grow back. They look so tender and fragile, but really they're very resilient.
Just don't cut it all the way back to the bulb. (that's the part at the bottom that the branches come from).
Rake around the bottom, throw that stuff in your garden bin, sprinkle some rose food on top, and put a layer of mulch down. Water twice a week or as often as needed.
Good Luck!
Trilli
Reply:Cut them back hard, cut all the dead parts out of the middle,to let light in,This will not hurt them , they are really tough plants.Leave only a few main branches.(caution wear leather gloves) they are prickly buggers.
From what I can tell, they look fairly healthy, and they are blooming right now. I want to keep them, but I want to cut them back A LOT. I have read up on pruning rose bushes (i've never had roses before) but all of the advice i've found applies to bushes that have been taken care of routinely. What is the best method to downsize these things without hurting them terribly?
How do I turn unruly roses into nice plants?
I think it's teriffic that you're wanting to learn about roses! You can make those older unloved roses look like the ones on the garden sites, I promise!
You want to go to the hardware store and get a rose clipper (they look like a blunt side on one and a sharp one on the other). Don't use scissors, or you're going to crush the stems, and you want the stems to go because you want to have the beautiful flowers. You are going to also want to get a pair of thorn-resistant gloves. Spend a little more and get the good ones, your fingers will thank you.
First cut off all of the "dead" wood, the brown, icky pieces. Then dead head the flowers. Cut all growth that doesn't have buds down to the first 5-leaf that's available from the top. That's going to ensure that you get new buds. Then it's all asthetic. Adjust it the way you want.
Don't be afraid to cut too much--roses are very resilient. They're going to grow back. They look so tender and fragile, but really they're very resilient.
Just don't cut it all the way back to the bulb. (that's the part at the bottom that the branches come from).
Rake around the bottom, throw that stuff in your garden bin, sprinkle some rose food on top, and put a layer of mulch down. Water twice a week or as often as needed.
Good Luck!
Trilli
Reply:Cut them back hard, cut all the dead parts out of the middle,to let light in,This will not hurt them , they are really tough plants.Leave only a few main branches.(caution wear leather gloves) they are prickly buggers.
Are roses and hibisci poisonous to cats?
It's been so hot, I've had to put my plants inside. I literally had living dried roses. But I don't want my cat to eat them or throw up plant all over the place.
Are roses and hibisci poisonous to cats?
Roses are NON TOXIC according to this website:-
http://www.catscans.com/plants.htm
Hibiscus are TOXIC ;-
http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm
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Are roses and hibisci poisonous to cats?
Roses are NON TOXIC according to this website:-
http://www.catscans.com/plants.htm
Hibiscus are TOXIC ;-
http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm
asics golf shoes
My roses are crap!! How do you prune and when so that next year they will be as nice as my neighbors?
We have several rose bushes...we live at 5300ft above sea level and came here from the desert, so I've never had roses before. I cut the dead bulbs off as they go bad, but last fall never 'pruned' any of the bushes as I've heard you should. This year we had about 1/3 the return of roses and actually one whole bush never bloomed...and it's our largest one? I went and bought a really rich mulch and turned the soil beneath each bush about 3 weeks ago before adding the fresh soil hoping that the nutrients might help...it did somewhat, but all the people up here have roses and they have sooooo many more than us on each bush....tons...and they are soooooo big too. How do I get my rose bushes to produce like that for next year...and when and how is the best way to prune??? Thanks all!
My roses are crap!! How do you prune and when so that next year they will be as nice as my neighbors?
I have had a few rose bushes for only 3 years and I've learned a lot in that time. While they're growing, I give them plenty of water and they also get Miracle Grow every three weeks.
You definitely should read up on annual pruning, and see if you can find out when the best time to do this in your area. It isn't difficult, but it takes courage because you have to remove so much at one time. The main thing is that you want the new branches to grow outward, so cut above an outward-facing bud or shoot. I had one gardener who would cut all the branches down to about 2 inches. then when new branches started, he would just cut off the ones that were not growing towards the outside.
I agree that talking to neighbors is a good idea. They will have different methods. Don't get overwhelmed if you get contradictory information -- that happens a lot with gardening. Like, some people say cut off a lot of stem when removing a dead bloom, and others say cut off a little. Both methods have their advantages.
Reply:I learned lasst year that it's best to prune back to the first set of 5 leaves. Also, from a gardening guru, that one of the best fertilzers you can give your roses is lots of water. And you can add a bit of epsom salts to the water, which is not a fertilizer, but more of a tonic, helping the bush to take up nutrients.
And I agree with the person who said ask your neighbours; they'll be flattered, Just say "your roses are so beautiful. I'm a novice, can you help me?" They'll be thrilled.
Reply:here is an idea... try asking your neighbor, or their gardeners how they do it. Wow, you might make a friend or two also. hey maybe you could start a neighborhood gardening committee.
Reply:This website http://www.rose.myzury.com/14/pruning-ro... has a detailed article on how to prune roses.
My roses are crap!! How do you prune and when so that next year they will be as nice as my neighbors?
I have had a few rose bushes for only 3 years and I've learned a lot in that time. While they're growing, I give them plenty of water and they also get Miracle Grow every three weeks.
You definitely should read up on annual pruning, and see if you can find out when the best time to do this in your area. It isn't difficult, but it takes courage because you have to remove so much at one time. The main thing is that you want the new branches to grow outward, so cut above an outward-facing bud or shoot. I had one gardener who would cut all the branches down to about 2 inches. then when new branches started, he would just cut off the ones that were not growing towards the outside.
I agree that talking to neighbors is a good idea. They will have different methods. Don't get overwhelmed if you get contradictory information -- that happens a lot with gardening. Like, some people say cut off a lot of stem when removing a dead bloom, and others say cut off a little. Both methods have their advantages.
Reply:I learned lasst year that it's best to prune back to the first set of 5 leaves. Also, from a gardening guru, that one of the best fertilzers you can give your roses is lots of water. And you can add a bit of epsom salts to the water, which is not a fertilizer, but more of a tonic, helping the bush to take up nutrients.
And I agree with the person who said ask your neighbours; they'll be flattered, Just say "your roses are so beautiful. I'm a novice, can you help me?" They'll be thrilled.
Reply:here is an idea... try asking your neighbor, or their gardeners how they do it. Wow, you might make a friend or two also. hey maybe you could start a neighborhood gardening committee.
Reply:This website http://www.rose.myzury.com/14/pruning-ro... has a detailed article on how to prune roses.
Can I plant the roses that my boyfriend gave me for our anniversary?
He gave me a dozen roses and I was wondering if it is possible to plant the roses if there were no chemicals given to it.thanks
Can I plant the roses that my boyfriend gave me for our anniversary?
Introduction
Roses are one of the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings. Now you can share your favorite rose bush with friends and neighbors and enjoy the easy process of making tip cuttings.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Steps
1
Step One
Prepare your potting medium by placing fresh potting soil in a small, clean 4-inch plastic nursery container. Water the soil well, then set the prepared pot to the side.
2
Step Two
Select a healthy rose plant you wish to propagate. The plant should be blooming, well-watered and have no sign of insect infestation, fungus disease or stress.
3
Step Three
Cut a section of stem 6-10 inches long. The ideal piece should have at least one flower bud that is almost ready to open and several mature leaves growing along a straight section of stem.
4
Step Four
Remove the lower leaves so that 2-3 leaf joints are visible on the stem. The leaf joints are where the roots will form. The leaves will pull away from the stem easily by hand.
5
Step Five
Dip the cut end of the tip cutting into a rooting hormone to encourage rapid rooting. Only the area of the stem which will be under the soil should be treated with rooting hormone.
6
Step Six
Use a pencil to poke a hole into the prepared pot. Most gardeners who make tip cuttings poke a hole rather than just pushing the cutting directly into the potting soil to avoid damaging the delicate cambium layer along the stem. The cambium is the tissue that carries nutrients up and down the stem.
7
Step Seven
Place the prepared cutting into the hole, then firm the soil around the stem so that it is secure in the pot. Use your finger tips to press the soil gently around the base of the stem.
8
Step Eight
Place the prepared cutting into a large plastic bag. The plastic bag will act as a miniature green house, retaining moisture and heat while the roots are forming.
9
Step Nine
Seal the bag closed and place the cutting in a warm area away from direct sunlight. Although some light is necessary, direct sun will cook the cutting inside the bag.
10
Step Ten
Open the bag and mist frequently to keep the moisture level elevated. Because the little plant does not have roots yet, it can't pull up water from the soil. Keep the inside of the bag humid and moist without over-watering. Reseal the bag when you are finished misting.
11
Step Eleven
Remove the greenhouse bag after 3-4 weeks, depending on the season. The little plant should have begun to develop roots by this point. Continue misting daily or whenever the soil feels dry to the touch being careful to avoid over-watering.
12
Step Twelve
The plant is ready to live on it's own when you begin see new growth and roots coming from the bottom of the pot. Congratulations!
or use this website
http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/hulse.html
Reply:Sorry to disappoint you, but "ANY" flower must have a root system in order to be planted/grow.
Reply:Kind of impossible without a root system in place. Unless someone knows something I don't.
Reply:cut a piece of the bottom to expose the vains of the branch and leave in water for a couple days. this will allow the plant
to soak in some water. then plant it in some miracle grow and it will grow some new roots and next season it will give some nice roses. when this rose gets big you can cut branches off of it and do the same. you can keep this rose going you whole life.
Reply:Long-stemmed cut roses are usually harvested several days before you receive them. They will not likely root after being separated from the plant for so long.
When rooting cuttings it is always best to use cuttings that are freshly taken from healthy plants.
You also have no way of knowing whether or not chemicals were used on these roses. Most cut flowers are heavily sprayed so the blooms will be 'perfect'. You also don't know the variety of these roses, they may be and most likely are a patented variety. It is illegal to propagate patented plants for any reason unless you have paid a fee to the grower who developed the plant.
Reply:it depends.if they are very long stemmed roses they probably wont have any nodes.if youre lucky enough to have two or three nodes(the swollen joints where the leaf was)then you maybe in luck.cut the flower off just above the first node.cut the stem just under the last node.put in a rooting hormone and place in a sandy soil keep moist and good luck.if the roses are still in good shape and nice and plump you can use them
Reply:yea just plop them in a hole w/ some maneur water it a LOT and voila
Can I plant the roses that my boyfriend gave me for our anniversary?
Introduction
Roses are one of the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings. Now you can share your favorite rose bush with friends and neighbors and enjoy the easy process of making tip cuttings.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Steps
1
Step One
Prepare your potting medium by placing fresh potting soil in a small, clean 4-inch plastic nursery container. Water the soil well, then set the prepared pot to the side.
2
Step Two
Select a healthy rose plant you wish to propagate. The plant should be blooming, well-watered and have no sign of insect infestation, fungus disease or stress.
3
Step Three
Cut a section of stem 6-10 inches long. The ideal piece should have at least one flower bud that is almost ready to open and several mature leaves growing along a straight section of stem.
4
Step Four
Remove the lower leaves so that 2-3 leaf joints are visible on the stem. The leaf joints are where the roots will form. The leaves will pull away from the stem easily by hand.
5
Step Five
Dip the cut end of the tip cutting into a rooting hormone to encourage rapid rooting. Only the area of the stem which will be under the soil should be treated with rooting hormone.
6
Step Six
Use a pencil to poke a hole into the prepared pot. Most gardeners who make tip cuttings poke a hole rather than just pushing the cutting directly into the potting soil to avoid damaging the delicate cambium layer along the stem. The cambium is the tissue that carries nutrients up and down the stem.
7
Step Seven
Place the prepared cutting into the hole, then firm the soil around the stem so that it is secure in the pot. Use your finger tips to press the soil gently around the base of the stem.
8
Step Eight
Place the prepared cutting into a large plastic bag. The plastic bag will act as a miniature green house, retaining moisture and heat while the roots are forming.
9
Step Nine
Seal the bag closed and place the cutting in a warm area away from direct sunlight. Although some light is necessary, direct sun will cook the cutting inside the bag.
10
Step Ten
Open the bag and mist frequently to keep the moisture level elevated. Because the little plant does not have roots yet, it can't pull up water from the soil. Keep the inside of the bag humid and moist without over-watering. Reseal the bag when you are finished misting.
11
Step Eleven
Remove the greenhouse bag after 3-4 weeks, depending on the season. The little plant should have begun to develop roots by this point. Continue misting daily or whenever the soil feels dry to the touch being careful to avoid over-watering.
12
Step Twelve
The plant is ready to live on it's own when you begin see new growth and roots coming from the bottom of the pot. Congratulations!
or use this website
http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/hulse.html
Reply:Sorry to disappoint you, but "ANY" flower must have a root system in order to be planted/grow.
Reply:Kind of impossible without a root system in place. Unless someone knows something I don't.
Reply:cut a piece of the bottom to expose the vains of the branch and leave in water for a couple days. this will allow the plant
to soak in some water. then plant it in some miracle grow and it will grow some new roots and next season it will give some nice roses. when this rose gets big you can cut branches off of it and do the same. you can keep this rose going you whole life.
Reply:Long-stemmed cut roses are usually harvested several days before you receive them. They will not likely root after being separated from the plant for so long.
When rooting cuttings it is always best to use cuttings that are freshly taken from healthy plants.
You also have no way of knowing whether or not chemicals were used on these roses. Most cut flowers are heavily sprayed so the blooms will be 'perfect'. You also don't know the variety of these roses, they may be and most likely are a patented variety. It is illegal to propagate patented plants for any reason unless you have paid a fee to the grower who developed the plant.
Reply:it depends.if they are very long stemmed roses they probably wont have any nodes.if youre lucky enough to have two or three nodes(the swollen joints where the leaf was)then you maybe in luck.cut the flower off just above the first node.cut the stem just under the last node.put in a rooting hormone and place in a sandy soil keep moist and good luck.if the roses are still in good shape and nice and plump you can use them
Reply:yea just plop them in a hole w/ some maneur water it a LOT and voila
How do you arrange roses without a vase?
Well I bought roses just today, and I just bought it regular, with no vase, or leaves. Just roses with about a 10" stem., in a plastic, bouquet. Im wondering how can you arrange them so, that we wouldn't need a vase. I was thinking about tying the end with a ribbon, but It wouldnt look verygood.
How do you arrange roses without a vase?
If you mean you want to present them to the person without a vase, gather them up and tie a ribbon around the middle of the stems, a little higher than half way up the stems, more closer to the flower heads. Make a good bow, like you tie your shoe laces.
Reply:layer them like 5,4,3 with the first row being taller than the rest
Reply:First, you absolutely have to get them into water. If you don't, it won't matter how you arrange them, they'll wilt before tomorrow.
Reply:get creative -think bowls, cups, wine glasses, fish tanks, coffee cups, jars...
How do you arrange roses without a vase?
If you mean you want to present them to the person without a vase, gather them up and tie a ribbon around the middle of the stems, a little higher than half way up the stems, more closer to the flower heads. Make a good bow, like you tie your shoe laces.
Reply:layer them like 5,4,3 with the first row being taller than the rest
Reply:First, you absolutely have to get them into water. If you don't, it won't matter how you arrange them, they'll wilt before tomorrow.
Reply:get creative -think bowls, cups, wine glasses, fish tanks, coffee cups, jars...
How to keep roses kept in a car fresh?
I want to give roses to my girlfriend who's coming to visit me in my school tomorrow. Problem is I have a class from 9 am to 11:30am and she's gonna get there by noon. I can't really get out of class early because I have an exam that day. Is there any way to keep roses looking fresh if I keep them in my car?
How to keep roses kept in a car fresh?
Keep them on the floor of the care, in water and out of direct sun.
Another is the preparation:
a) cut the stems and immerse in water
b) add half an aspirin to the water
c) make sure that they have good humidity surrounding the bunch if you live in a dry climate
Reply:What about keeping them in a cooler, with something cool underneath?
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How to keep roses kept in a car fresh?
Keep them on the floor of the care, in water and out of direct sun.
Another is the preparation:
a) cut the stems and immerse in water
b) add half an aspirin to the water
c) make sure that they have good humidity surrounding the bunch if you live in a dry climate
Reply:What about keeping them in a cooler, with something cool underneath?
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Where can I find quality roses for my garden?
I know we just can't pick up any roses from Target or Home Depot and expect them to be nice, big, and quality roses. Where is a good place I can go to to buy these roses?
Where can I find quality roses for my garden?
Any good local garden center should have a good selection for you.
When you go, have a list of things that you want...
-fragrance
-disease tolerance
-color
-climber, shrub, ground cover
This will help you when you are shopping around. There are a lot of varieties available filling pretty much any need you have. So, ask questions to get just what you want. I was always taught to pick a plant that has 3 central canes that are nicely spaced so that it will grow into a nice shape eventually.
Everyone has their own personal favorites and list of their recommendations but if you shop locally, they will be able to help you find something that will thrive in your climate.
Good luck!
Reply:Jackson Perkins and Weeks Roses are great quality bushes. I also like David Austin Roses. I own three of them, and I have to say they put all my other (46 in all) to shame! A rose bush is one of the things you certainly get what you pay for. I would never buy a rose bush from a department store. Lowe's does carry Jackson Perkins, and they are a very reasonable price. One good thing about buying from Lowe's, the bush is already growing, and usually very well leafed out with buds or blooms, where as ordering directly from J%26amp;P, you get a bare root plant.
Take my advice, spend a little extra and get the high quality bush. In the long run, not only will they be absolutely gorgeous, but cost you less money trying to take care of them.
Where can I find quality roses for my garden?
Any good local garden center should have a good selection for you.
When you go, have a list of things that you want...
-fragrance
-disease tolerance
-color
-climber, shrub, ground cover
This will help you when you are shopping around. There are a lot of varieties available filling pretty much any need you have. So, ask questions to get just what you want. I was always taught to pick a plant that has 3 central canes that are nicely spaced so that it will grow into a nice shape eventually.
Everyone has their own personal favorites and list of their recommendations but if you shop locally, they will be able to help you find something that will thrive in your climate.
Good luck!
Reply:Jackson Perkins and Weeks Roses are great quality bushes. I also like David Austin Roses. I own three of them, and I have to say they put all my other (46 in all) to shame! A rose bush is one of the things you certainly get what you pay for. I would never buy a rose bush from a department store. Lowe's does carry Jackson Perkins, and they are a very reasonable price. One good thing about buying from Lowe's, the bush is already growing, and usually very well leafed out with buds or blooms, where as ordering directly from J%26amp;P, you get a bare root plant.
Take my advice, spend a little extra and get the high quality bush. In the long run, not only will they be absolutely gorgeous, but cost you less money trying to take care of them.
When planting roses do you go with what you love, or what coordinates?
Here is the thing. I love roses. At my former house I had some gorgeous roses. At this current house I have tried planting roses, but my Dogs keep eating them. I am now going to rip out 3 large bushes in the flower bed by the house to plant the roses there. (I have a georgeous flower bed, but there are no roses in it. I know they hired someone to design that flower bed, but for me it isn't complete without roses).
Now my favorite rose is the first prize rose. It isn't the most fragrant, but for me those large pink flowers cannot be touched. Now that is funny, because pink is not my favorite color, but I just love that rose. I also am partial to the chicago peace. What would you put? I have room for 4-5 rose bushes. I will admit, over the years, I have had a hard time finding a first prize rose. I am going to try really hard this year. I may need to try more than 2 nurseries, but I am willing to try. Do I give up on my fav.? What would you plant if you had the chance?
When planting roses do you go with what you love, or what coordinates?
I go with what I love, whether it is color or fragrance. Next, I go for disease, pest resistance and hardiness. Many years ago, I put down some stuff I got from Jackson and Perkins that is supposed to keep dogs away. Are you putting a fence in?
I have many favorites. Roses are my favorite flower. For pink, I love Fragrant Memory. Double Delight is beautiful for it's reddish pink and ivory blooms, and the fragrance is delightful!! For a climber, I love New Dawn. Not very fragrant, though, but very hardy. I love Mr. Lincoln because it's extremely hardy, the blooms last forever and it's very fragrant as well. Princess Diana is a beautiful rose, but mine died the first year, so it depends on where you live. I live in the midwest. Gee, I better stop. There are so many I love.
Reply:I go with what I love first! Since you have had a hard time in previous years being able to even find this rose, I would say that it's a keeper! I hope that you find your First Prize, and when you do, be sure to start new plants from it.
One of my favorite roses is the Tiffany. Pink, very sweet fragrance and my daughter's name is Tiffany.
Reply:Plant what you like. That is most important. Another really great rose is "All American Beauty" which is very dark pink, huge flowers, and perfect rose shape. Have had one in the past with over 50 petals.
Reply:If you are planting for someone else, plant what coordinates, but if you are planting for yourself, then go with you love. I live in a harsh climate where many kinds of roses will not thrive. I've found, over the years that the ones I like best are the ones that grow well here. Here, roses grow best on their own roots (not grafted) Try many nurseries to find exactly what you want and your garden will feel like your own rather than like it belongs to someone else. What would I plant? I have a Rosa Mundi next to my front steps. She has pink and white striped blossoms with yellow centers. and she is always well-behaved. My dog eats the hips (fruit), but doesn't bother the rest of the plant. I used to think the striped flowers were a bit too freaky, but now we are the best of friends. If I moved to a different location....to the other side of the earth, I'd try to find another Rosa Mundi, to make the new location feel, look and smell like home.
Reply:Roses of any color will work, that way you can enjoy all of them! Remember, roses will make you feel good no matter what color they are.
Now my favorite rose is the first prize rose. It isn't the most fragrant, but for me those large pink flowers cannot be touched. Now that is funny, because pink is not my favorite color, but I just love that rose. I also am partial to the chicago peace. What would you put? I have room for 4-5 rose bushes. I will admit, over the years, I have had a hard time finding a first prize rose. I am going to try really hard this year. I may need to try more than 2 nurseries, but I am willing to try. Do I give up on my fav.? What would you plant if you had the chance?
When planting roses do you go with what you love, or what coordinates?
I go with what I love, whether it is color or fragrance. Next, I go for disease, pest resistance and hardiness. Many years ago, I put down some stuff I got from Jackson and Perkins that is supposed to keep dogs away. Are you putting a fence in?
I have many favorites. Roses are my favorite flower. For pink, I love Fragrant Memory. Double Delight is beautiful for it's reddish pink and ivory blooms, and the fragrance is delightful!! For a climber, I love New Dawn. Not very fragrant, though, but very hardy. I love Mr. Lincoln because it's extremely hardy, the blooms last forever and it's very fragrant as well. Princess Diana is a beautiful rose, but mine died the first year, so it depends on where you live. I live in the midwest. Gee, I better stop. There are so many I love.
Reply:I go with what I love first! Since you have had a hard time in previous years being able to even find this rose, I would say that it's a keeper! I hope that you find your First Prize, and when you do, be sure to start new plants from it.
One of my favorite roses is the Tiffany. Pink, very sweet fragrance and my daughter's name is Tiffany.
Reply:Plant what you like. That is most important. Another really great rose is "All American Beauty" which is very dark pink, huge flowers, and perfect rose shape. Have had one in the past with over 50 petals.
Reply:If you are planting for someone else, plant what coordinates, but if you are planting for yourself, then go with you love. I live in a harsh climate where many kinds of roses will not thrive. I've found, over the years that the ones I like best are the ones that grow well here. Here, roses grow best on their own roots (not grafted) Try many nurseries to find exactly what you want and your garden will feel like your own rather than like it belongs to someone else. What would I plant? I have a Rosa Mundi next to my front steps. She has pink and white striped blossoms with yellow centers. and she is always well-behaved. My dog eats the hips (fruit), but doesn't bother the rest of the plant. I used to think the striped flowers were a bit too freaky, but now we are the best of friends. If I moved to a different location....to the other side of the earth, I'd try to find another Rosa Mundi, to make the new location feel, look and smell like home.
Reply:Roses of any color will work, that way you can enjoy all of them! Remember, roses will make you feel good no matter what color they are.
Roses??????
Ok, are roses difficult to grow? I am not a green thumb, but always wanted to plant roses. Can you give me any suggestons?
Roses??????
buy them instead! :)
Reply:roses are red,
some diamonds are blue,
chivalry is dead,
but i'm still kinda cute.
Reply:Go to the nursery, buy a shrub.
Plant it.
I never have any prblems with mine.
Keep in mind, if it says tea-rose, it may smell like tea when it blooms.
Reply:look up everything you can on the net, and at the library..... follow the directions 100 percent :)
Reply:no, roses are very easy to grow, i've done it for 25 years with good results. do a search on the internet and you will find good information that applies to the area you live in.
Reply:either that or get the saplings and plant in a pot with some composted mud :)
Roses??????
buy them instead! :)
Reply:roses are red,
some diamonds are blue,
chivalry is dead,
but i'm still kinda cute.
Reply:Go to the nursery, buy a shrub.
Plant it.
I never have any prblems with mine.
Keep in mind, if it says tea-rose, it may smell like tea when it blooms.
Reply:look up everything you can on the net, and at the library..... follow the directions 100 percent :)
Reply:no, roses are very easy to grow, i've done it for 25 years with good results. do a search on the internet and you will find good information that applies to the area you live in.
Reply:either that or get the saplings and plant in a pot with some composted mud :)
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