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patricianat
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Roses by mail order - impressions of different antique rose vendors
Comments (25)One thing to keep in mind about 'Edgar Degas' not being available until 2018 is that if its patent began when it was introduced in 1997 -- and it lasts 20 years -- that may be why Linda won't be making it available until then, since she can't begin to propagate it without paying royalties until 2017. I don't have much to add, since all the nurseries I've used have been mentioned. I will say that I do have them ranked in terms of whom I ask first when seeking particular roses: Long Ago Roses and Burlington Roses get asked first, because of high quality and very reasonable prices. If they don't have what I want, then I check Rose Petals Nursery or Angel Gardens. These two are also top-notch, but cost including shipping is a bit higher, though not much. These two also tend to specialize in what grows well for them in Florida, so don't expect much in the way of once-blooming old Europeans, though there are a few tucked in. For those cold-hardy oldies, I check High Country Roses. They also have a few hard-to-find species. If there's still something I can't find, I check Rogue Valley Roses or Roses Unlimited. RVR has an amazing selection, but their bands are at the higher end of the spectrum. Also expect about 10% or so to come mislabeled, but my experience is that 1) it's usually nearby alphabetically, so you sometimes end up with something you didn't know you wanted, and 2) if you do need a replacement, emailing some pics and calling the office will get the mistake corrected. RU also has a great selection, but they lean more toward the moderns than does RVR. But they also send hefty 1gal plants. This also means shipping is a bit more if you're not on the east coast, but it's not that bad since I'm in NJ. If I need something with faster impact, I go with RU. If I don't mind nursing something along, I go with RVR. I haven't mentioned Heirloom because I haven't ordered from them since the company changed hands. I will say that they're going more in the direction of modern roses, and the few remaining oldies I can easily find elsewhere. So it's not that I ever had a problem with their roses -- it's just that there isn't as much that they have which catches my eye. But I wouldn't hesitate to order from them should that change. :-) ~Christopher...See MoreCool Roses Found around the Web - WANT
Comments (11)Carolinagirl, I couldn't find the French source (still looking), but here's a German nursery that offers Wild Eagle. Wild Eagle from German nursery And here's another website I just ran across. WARNING: do not view if subject to rose envy and frustration. It's the Euro equivalent of a Rose Wikipedia, filled with roses we can't get here :P Rose-Biblio Scroll down to start drooling, then access the alphabetical listing in the upper left corner....See MoreReverence for Roses, Palatine - Hurrah for mail-order rose nurseries!
Comments (42)Perma: Yes, an antique rose is much more than just a rose. It's history, it's romance, it's beauty, it's fragrance, it's science, it's life, it's culture, it's poetry, it's magic. It's a reason to get out of bed in the morning--to look around excitedly to see what bloomed. Like you this is basically my only indulgence. I've been frugal by necessity for decades. This is really the only thing I've done for myself and I don't feel guilty for spending the money. What's stopping me now is I have no sunny space left to put them and I am really pushing it on shade tolerance with many of them already. Ingrid: I agree. I think the future will be worse than those forecasts. Jin: Yes, with money just about anything in the garden is possible. I could spend thousands easily in the garden. Every year! I want to fix my paths and get some flowering plants that are shade tolerant. Maybe a bunch of encore azaleas for starters. I'm eventually going to have to shift my focus to shade gardening because for every square foot of sun I have about 200 square feet in shade. I really wish I could get as worked up over shade plants as I am for antique roses. As an aside, my crape myrtles are all blooming now and they are really beautiful but they do not make my heart go pitter patter like my roses do....See MoreScents worth buying & comparable scents?
Comments (129)So beautiful! I am a little jealous yours needs such vigorous pruning after first flush. I suspect James Galway wants cold winter to trigger vigorous spring growth. Mine is 4 years old and just under 3 feet tall after a light deadheading after the last Spring flush. It just sits in stasis mode the rest of the year. I probably should replace with a pink that does better in Zone 9b, BUT I love his blooms so much I will keep him a bit longer, especially since he looks so perfect green and mannerly the rest of the year. One thing I haven’t tried is alfalfa tea. I wonder if I gave some mild organic fertilizer and tea treatment once our summer heat ends and fall weather starts, if I might get a fall flush? Our fall weather doesn’t start until mid October....See Morepatricianat
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