I bought my first ebay roses last year..I ended up paying as much for them as from a nursery because I wanted them and got in a bidding contest. They were Jaune d'Espres, Fantin Latour, and Ruth's German Rose. They arrived in excellent condition and were really big. That was from Murphy's Rose..she also had detailed instructions included. Most ebay sellers I've dealt with try hard to deliver as promised. Their feedback rating is out there to be shot down by anybody for any reason. Sellers can no longer give any negative feedback to buyers so sellers are quite a bit more vulnerable than a business who operates without a public feedback system. They're just people helping buy groceries for their families I bet and most don't steal pictures because they're perhaps inordinately proud of their own pictures. Or at least having fun with their own pictures. Linda

FIrst, you need to WAIT. If you only planted these roses a month ago, they have not even settled in yet, no matter which roses they are. Make sure they have enough water, and leave them alone. I presume that the new growth you and blooming you are seeing is mostly not terribly long canes that are not terribly big around? When they really decide to climb (which may take many months or a few years), they will suddenly start putting out one or more larger, long canes. Sometimes this frightens people, the canes grow so fast and tall. At that point, yes, to get the most flowers you can GENTLY pull the canes to as horizontal as you can get them without damaging them, and tie the to the lattice. They will put out blooms all along their length that way, instead of just one at the top. Do post pics on here of the bushes and the blooms - someone will probably recognize them. Jackie

SJN: Thank you so much for your thorough discussion. It is extremely helpful for someone like me who is beginning to learn and understand more about growing roses in Florida. I have read SoFL rose blogs and seen some of your older discussions on Houzz. It was a few years ago that she wrote about the David Austin roses, and I remember hers were either on DH or Fortuniana. She did mention some were on their own roots but the verdict was still out. I am trying to find newer posts/discussions although I am sure what I am asking is repetitive and has been asked many times before :). Although I know you are in Jacksonville, and the climate/soil conditions might differ, I think I can still gain a lot of valuable insights from your rose growing experiences. Again, thank you so much! Regarding your other DA roses, are they all on a rootstock or on their own roots? I am enthralled by Spirit of Freedom (I know you said this one is on DH), Teasing Georgia, Lady of Shallots, Evelyn, Pat Austin, Claire Austin, and Tess d'Urbersville. I hear Abraham Darby and Darcey Bussell are excellent for Florida. I did read an interesting article by Dr. Malcome Manners years ago that Abraham Darby and Graham Thomas grow too vigorously on Fortuniana in foliage and in height but did not flower much. But others have commented Abraham Darby can be wonderful on Fortuniana. Currently, I have Heritage and Lichfield Angel on Fortuniana but trying to figure out which other DAs to get and whether to get them on own roots or on Fortuniana. I was looking at the Kordes roses too! From reading SoFL Rose blog, I know she developed a strong interest in those. And of course, those are very gorgeous and seem to be more resilient and better adapted to the deep South than DA roses. I know she raves about Bliss, Wedding Bells, and Plum perfect. Earth Angel is one of Kordes. I think I actually have Novalis but it was mislabeled when I purchased it at Cool Roses. What is your experience with them in terms of own root vs Fortuniana? Do you have a favorite Kordes? I love Earth Angel in picture but have heard others say the flower is small and can ball up. How is your Earth Angel and is it on its own root? Then the OGR roses! I think they are fabulous! I recently traveled to Texas and visited Antique Rose Emporium (such a beautiful and cool place!) and brought Belinda's Dream back on the plane with me, lol. I got the climbing variety of Belinda and she is on her own root. Right now she is still sitting in the pot because I am hesitant to plant her down on her own root. Do you think she will be okay on her own root in the soil? Interestingly, I have Louis Philippe, Duchess de Brabrant, Mrs. B.R. Cant and Old Blush on Fortuniana (from Nelson) although they probably don't need to be and will be okay on their own roots. Is your Mrs. B.R. Cant on any rootstok? And how large does it really get? I decided to order two more Fortuniana roses from Antique Rose Emporium after the visit, not only because I think the rose itself is beautiful and will do well here, but that I can use it to learn grafting for fun! I have been reading some of older OGRs discussions by Sherrycola on Houzz and her recommendations for the OGRs. I want Crepuscule and Cramoisie Superiuer badly but hear climbing roses take awhile to take off and flower. What is your opinion on old garden climbing roses? Do you think these and other OGRs would do well on their own roots in sandy soil Florida? Some of the other ones I think are so cool are Le Vesuve, Maman Cochet, Pinkie, Clotilde Soupert, Madam Joseph Schwartz, and many more!!!! I feel really grateful for your advice and recommendations. I will go through the roses you mentioned. I really look forward to learn from you and others on this forum!

I am in Flower Mound and have a variety of jasmine to trade. I am specifically looking for light pink/dark pink Damascus rose which is highly fragrant and is used in making rose water. I also love English garden roses that are highly fragrant. If its climbing rose, all the better. Other items in my search list are Brugmansia, Oleander and Clematis. If Damascus rose is available in local nurseries, I would appreciate that tip as well. Thanks