Tell me about Prosperity (hybrid musk, 1919)
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Comments (19)Perhaps it depends on the hybrid musk in question. I had my Clytemnestra (grafted on fortuniana), in a partial sun situation, and she always had some sort of crud going on. This resulted in a partially defoliated bush and was very unattractive. She didn't do well in her pot or in the ground in this situation. I moved this bush rather quickly (before she knew she was being disturbed), into a full sun exposure. She gets sun from sunup until sundown, plenty of irrigation when needed, and she is one of the most gorgeous looking hybrid musks anyone could ask for. I don't spray either. Dr. Manners at one time remarked to me that he had never seen a hybrid musk on it's own roots in Florida that was ever very happy, which may explain some of Sherry's difficulties with the hybrid musks (if they aren't on fortuniana). I tried Prosperity on it's own roots in both full sun and partial shade. It did better in full sun, but still not all that great. The one that Malcolm had on fortuniana looked fabulous, and it was in full sun. That said, I would think a hybrid musk would do fine if it gets the first morning sun, and then at least 6 hours worth of sun thereafter, as long as it likes your soil, etc. They also seem to need plenty of water in the hot summer temps. Penelope would most likely do better than Prosperity in a partial shaded situation. Sandy...See MoreLet's talk hybrid musks
Comments (41)Okay, this isn't what you asked, but let me just throw in that I do grow the Alexandra Rose. She is on her own roots and at the merge of two walkways. Even though she is lax and outreaching in her habits, and although she does send up suckers, I still haven't found it necessary to move her elsewhere. I just keep shortening her even during the season and she keeps right on blooming. I think she is lovely. If I had had my wits about me (ha!!) I probably would have put her back farther, but that is the story of my life in roses.......See MoreSize and growth habit of these hybrid musks?
Comments (3)'Felicia' in my experience is relatively upright and shrubby, but my plants aren't grown well. 'Cornelia' is a flopper, low, lax, and much wider than tall, unless you give it support, of course, or train it for example on a wall. 'Cornelia' shares this habit with 'Pax', 'Buff Beauty', and 'Moonlight'. If your roses have bloomed by now, you will recognize 'Cornelia' by the pale strawberry pink of its flowers--'Felicia's are soft rose pink, a cooler tone--and by 'Cornelia's dark red new growth and slender dark pointed leaves, as well as by its long canes and lax habit. I'm not acquainted with 'Prosperity'. I hope this helps....See MoreHybrid Musks
Comments (4)Hi Esthomizzy, Hybrid Musks are some of the very the best roses for partial shade. "Penelope" is very elegant. "Cornelia" gets huge here in California-10 feet tall arching canes and 6 feet wide. "Narrow Water" is a very nice rose but I'm more enthusiastic about "Nastarana" because it has much more fragrance. M.A.C. grows quickly, even in partial shade, it has good fragrance and is white with blush shading. It can be grown as a climber or a shrub.It can be pruned to a 4 foot tall shrub. I have the Hybrid Musk "Lavendar Lassie" -it has great fragrance, but it is really a medium bright pink with some lavendar shading-it may be more lavendar in your climate. I love the deep violet-purple of "Lavendar Dream" No fragrance but a lovely and distinctive color. I'd like to know what you decide on. Luxrosa...See Moredublinbay z6 (KS)
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