Tiny Comtesse

gnabonnand

15 years ago

My little 'Comtesse du Cayla' band arrived from Vintage today. Doesn't she look good?

Randy

'Comtesse du Cayla'

{{gwi:212206}}

And just for kicks, my miniature roses:

{{gwi:212207}}

{{gwi:212209}}

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

zeffyrose
15 years ago
Yes she does and I love your little minature roses the last picture is a winner

Florence
oldblush
15 years ago
Oh how pretty! I hope yours turns out like Jean's and Karenliegh's and not mine. I suspect with your magic tough it will. BTW, CdC seems more like a tea than a china, just my opinion. BTW, did you know that CdC is one of the parents of La Marne?
Related Discussions
Help me choose a BIG Tea
Q
Comments (25)
I think it's a question of what teas will tolerate being treated as shrubs and kept smaller than they would like to normally grow and which ones won't. I have learned the hard way here, having ignored advice from veteran rosarians and one year pruning and thinning quite hard. Some took it, others didn't. I can (and need to) prune down Rosette Delizy (again, think hedge, not typical rose thinning) just to keep it in its space. It doesn't seem to mind that much. However, when I pruned and thinned it a few years ago, it pouted for a few seasons. Mons. Tillier has not ever recovered from that same prune/thin treatment of a few years ago. I wouldn't say it's in decline...but maybe. I don't have Comtesse du Cayla or Mme. Bravy, so don't know.
...See More
Advise selecting Roses
Q
Comments (8)
You have a great list there. Nasty Nursery. Roses Unlimited carries all the roses you want except for We Salute You. Always try to buy from a good nursery. You will be happy in the long run. I grow or have grown; Abraham Darby---Big healthy bush with a ton of perfect Englih roses. Belinda's Dream---Nice bush with plenty of great pink blooms. Very healthy. Bride's Dream---Long steams, beautiful high centered pink blooms. Will get black spot if not sprayed. Olympiad---Long stems, beautiful high centered red blooms. Will get black spot.
...See More
Comtesse du Cayla: spoke too soon
Q
Comments (10)
My CdC started out as a tiny band, had a setback, was planted in too much shade and always looked very fragile and delicate, staying small (12"x12") for almost a year. I moved her this spring (maybe February) into a sunnier spot, and she immediately started growing, doubling her size. But she is still a delicately built bush. I say let her be. She can only get stronger. Sherry
...See More
Tell me about 'Comtesse du Cayla'
Q
Comments (29)
Randy, In northern California Comtesse du Cayla is 8x8 when allowed to grow without restraint. We have to prune the one in the cemetery to keep it within bounds. Anita has contemplated taking out her Comtesse du Cayla in her home garden because it has gotten so large. Since you have colder temps she may not get as large, but be prepared for a plant that could get big. I just uploaded 2 photos to HMF - taken in the cemetery last November - still in bloom at that time. And yes, some afternoon shade would likely aid in not frying the blooms. Janelle Here is a link that might be useful: CdCayla photos on HMF
...See More
gnabonnand
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, Florence. I especially like the two miniatures that are at the back of that photo (they are not in bloom in this pic, but have yellow blooms).

Hamp, I saw a group of fairly good-sized 'Comtesse du Cayla' roses a year or two ago at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden. I agree with you, the ones in their garden looked very "tea-like" to me too. I mentioned that one time on GardenWeb and got several comments from others that they think she looks pure china. So, maybe it's just you and I that see the tea in CdC :-)
No, I had no idea that the comtesse was a parent of 'La Marne'. Interesting.

Randy

Tiny Comtesse

Comments (3)

zeffyrose

oldblush

Related Discussions

gnabonnand
Original Author

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

Tiny Comtesse

Comments (3)

zeffyrose

oldblush

Related Discussions

gnabonnandOriginal Author

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

gnabonnand
Original Author