Worst Rose Names
SylviaWW 9a Hot dry SoCal
10 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (82)
SylviaWW 9a Hot dry SoCal
9 years agocolleenoz
9 years agoRelated Discussions
Best Rose Names
Comments (21)I like the found rose names too. Also, sometimes old rose names mutate. There is a funny story in the Australian Tea Rose book. Evidently, Duchesse de Brabant was growing all over Australia, but the identity had been lost, and they didn't know who it was. One of the other official names of DdB is 'Comtesse de Labarthe' (I have no idea - perhaps the same lady had both titles?). Anyway, when a rose expert from Europe showed up and identified it, its local name was "Countess Bertha". The expert said "how could anyone get that name from 'Comtesse de Labarthe'?". The Australian tea lady said "Oh, Australians can!" I also like that very popular, very surviving old roses frequently have several common names, like Old Blush being called "Common Monthly" etc. HMF has TWENTY names listed for this rose! Jackie...See MoreWorst place you've ever gotten a rose thorn?
Comments (29)Hi Carol I tried googling the poster you mentioned and nothing came up - in fact, nothing remotely rose related came up, though there were some fun family dinner table conversations to state your "rose" of the day and "thorn" of the day. If you can find a link, you might want to start a new thread on this topic, since people might not find it at the bottom of this one. Resurrecting this one gives the chance to respond to some responses I'd missed back when. Yep, thorns wedged under nails are a nightmare, and once sent me to the urgent care center to get it removed when it got full of pus and infected. My twins were little at the time, so I got to prep them for how mommy had to have the doctor do something owie and she was going to be brave and not even cry (much). They seemed impressed, but it doesn't take much when you're two. All of you that garden in protective gear are of course wise, though I've found that rose thorns can slash you through most clothing if persistent. I remember a rose cane getting stuck under my shirt at pruning time (probably the sneaky octopus Teasing Georgia). THOSE were scratches I was glad not to have to explain to folks at work. Littlelizzy - if anyone asks about the scar, you can say it wasn't suicide but cold-hearted murder attempts by a rose - hey, they're living creatures too! I envy those of you who are careful enough to hold roses barehanded without mishap. I can do it for a few moments, but I'm easily distracted when gardening, and disaster is always looming. And Beth, that brings up an interesting point about rose thorns - sympathies on all the blood, BTW. Have any of you found that rose thorn punctures seem to bleed a lot longer than other types of pokes and injuries? I'll have a rose cane thwack me in the arm and wipe away blood from what seems like a small injury. Then a few moments later, there'll be a pea-sized swelling of blood that trails down my arm. Wipe that away, and it's back a minute later. This can go on for 10 minutes or more at times. I wonder if it's something related to the wedge shape of the thorns, that something that looks relatively innocuous is much deeper or wider than it looks. Regardless, it's one of the necessary hazards of rose gardening. Seil - it's both encouraging and discouraging that these hazards are of my own doing. The positive is that I choose to rejoice that thorns have roses and put up with them for the flowers' sakes. The negative is that I'm doomed once the roses grow up to full height, since I plant everything much closer than custom or common sense would dictate, and I am reduced to a weird weaving stepping around the few tiny open spaces available come fall. No wonder the thorns are out to get me - I've asked for it. Cynthia...See MoreWhat are the WORST roses for my area?
Comments (13)I agree with Catsrose. When I changed from a spray to no spray, I ended up losing many beautiful roses. Many of the popular Buck roses needed spray. The worst for me are the ones that are unique in their beauty because they may have special blends of color. I recall Distant Drums, Frontier Twirl, and others with unique blends that I shovel pruned. I had a theme of red and white in the front of my house. Prairie Star had to go. Europeana, Veterans Honor, Chrysler Emperior, Mister Lincoln, and many others needed to go. Blackspot was a huge problem for me, but also the heat was a problem, and I live north of you. Some blow so fast in the heat that they are not fun to grow. I do no remember the names. Many of us here also post on the Antique Forum where we discuss what works for us. I understand that you are asking what does not work. I have had bad luck with David Austin roses also. Good luck. I hope this helps. Sammy...See MoreBest/worst Rose Rosette article published this month, so far
Comments (3)The following was asked: "Henry, do you know of research indicating mechanical transmission (pruners)?" H.Kuska comment: One place said if there were mites on the pruners. Otherwise no. The thesis that you and I looked at appeared to me to be saying that any transmission without the mite is very difficult....See Morejjpeace (zone 5b Canada)
9 years agohoovb zone 9 sunset 23
9 years agojerijen
9 years agosandandsun
9 years agosandandsun
9 years agoAquaEyes 7a NJ
9 years agonastarana
9 years agocanadian_rose
9 years agodove_song
9 years agosusan4952
9 years agoboncrow66
9 years agosandandsun
9 years agojjpeace (zone 5b Canada)
9 years agotoronto.and.brisbane
9 years agoboncrow66
9 years agosammy zone 7 Tulsa
9 years agomariannese
9 years agojerijen
9 years agoGlenburn
9 years agoroseseek
9 years agoingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
9 years agojerijen
9 years agodove_song
9 years agotoronto.and.brisbane
9 years agoEmbothrium
9 years agomariannese
9 years agocanadian_rose
9 years agobart_2010
9 years agobuford
9 years agoSylviaWW 9a Hot dry SoCal
9 years agotoronto.and.brisbane
9 years agotoronto.and.brisbane
9 years agomissmary - 6b/Central Maryland
8 years agodublinbay z6 (KS)
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agonanadollZ7 SWIdaho
8 years agoSylviaWW 9a Hot dry SoCal
8 years agoR pnwz8a
8 years agohugogurll
8 years agoroseseek
8 years agoUser
8 years agoredwolfdoc_z5
8 years agoR pnwz8a
8 years agonanadollZ7 SWIdaho
8 years agosummersrhythm_z6a
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoroseseek
8 years agosummersrhythm_z6a
8 years agoR pnwz8a
8 years agoR pnwz8a
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
Related Stories
DECORATING GUIDESFrom Queasy Colors to Killer Tables: Your Worst Decorating Mistakes
Houzzers spill the beans about buying blunders, painting problems and DIY disasters
Full StoryARCHITECTUREHomes Play the Name Game
What's in a name? These homes convey personality, philosophy and description, whether dubbed by the architects or the clients themselves
Full StoryFUN HOUZZ16 Creative Paint Color Names We Haven't Seen — Yet
Someday, the namers of new paint colors will finally run out of ideas. We're here to help
Full StoryWINTER GARDENINGPruning Secrets for Exquisite Roses
Encourage gorgeous blooms year after year with this time-tested advice on how to prune your rosebush in winter for health and shape
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES5 Favorite Yellow Roses for a Joyful Garden
Make 'cheery' the name of your garden game when you order your roses sunny side up
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESWhat Kind of Roses Should You Grow?
Want to add the beauty of roses to your garden? Find out which ones, from old-fashioned to modern, are right for you
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESRoses: Crowning Touch of Gardens
Whether you're the Miss or Mister America of gardening or take a hands-off approach, roses can be a winning addition to your landscape
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES6 Wonderfully Easy Roses for Any Gardener
Look like an expert even if you're just starting out, with these low-maintenance gems of the rose world
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Sally Holmes Rose
This simple yet versatile climbing rose grows vigorously all year; plant now for abundant spring and summer blooms
Full Story
redwolfdoc_z5