Marianne is gorgeous (hybrid gallica)
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Comments (30)Hey, Christopher. You've received so many replies that I'm not sure I can add a lot except, reading through the responses, I don't think I saw a reference to the one tip that can be super helpful even when there's adequate space for own-root spreaders. You might have done the following for years, but in case not, use any of the following info if or as you need it. MysteryRose's General Rose Bully Tip: I've found that many gallicas and other classes have canes that look almost identical at various stages (or always). I'd recommend spacing the plants far enough apart to keep them delineated. Then stay on top of the suckering during BLOOM TIME, the time when you can positively ID the canes that are sneaking up a foot (or much, much more) from the mother plant, smack in the middle of another variety--usually one that was very expensive to ship across the country, special ordered and rooted just for you, or long-awaited and lusted after. Otherwise, after you blink, you'll suddenly realize that 3/4 of the bed is Charles and your precious variety has been reduced to a single cane waving frantically in the sea of creeping stolons. I sharpen my shovel for stolon slicing. I hope I never hit my foot, but I take precautions. I don't gallica (or Indigo) garden without boots and heavy gloves. I also have an ancient, beater pruning saw that I use when it's more convenient, I'm afraid of damaging the parent plant, or I just can't tell where the heck that volunteer came from but I sure as heck know where it is. Sometimes my gallica (and Portland damask) beds become stoloniferous super highway spaghetti bowls. FYI: my Botzaris doesn't sucker like crazy...just a pop-up here and there near the plant. (Knock on wood.) Hope this reply helps. You have a wonderful garden space. I'm so excited for your new project! Please give Sammy a little head scratch for me. Mad Gallica--WOW! Ooo, ahhh, pretty, pretty, wow! :-) Carol...See MoreHybrid Gallicas in Zone 7B
Comments (5)Mike, I bought a couple of hybrid gallicas to try here in zone 8 last year. They have grown well and I think we have enough chill for them to bloom. From what I have read, the problem may be the blasts of heat we have in the early spring limiting the amount of time the blooms last on the bush. I usually will try roses in my garden and see for myself how they do, so I will know more next spring :-). Carol...See Morea gallica, 2 hybrid musks, and a confused HT
Comments (11)bustopher, thanks for letting me know about the age of your roses. I hope, that we will stay long enough in our house that I have the chance to see my roses mature, too. Then second photo of Cardinal Richelieu that you have posted is just breathtaking. Love it! It is great that you say that the color is similar to the Prince, since I am planning to get the him next winter!...See MoreGallica season 2019 has begun!
Comments (146)Thank you, Chris! I feel so lucky to inherit this rose (now a 3 meter long row of plants) from the first owners of the house. They built it in 1934 and moved almost 60 years later. The next owner didn't plant it. I thought people only planted odourless hybrid teas in the 1950's and onwards- but I am happy to be mistaken!...See More- 14 years ago
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