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First rose bloom

17 years ago

My first rose to flower is the species rose, Rosa primula.
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Rosa primula

The unusal rose has scented leaves.To me they smell of Old Spice. It's common name is Incense Rose. Sturdy as nails and just as hardy, this big bush makes a magnicent show in early May. The arching canes are covered with simple, pale yellow, two-inch flowers. Once-blooming for two weeks.

(Taken in my garden, 2007-05-09)

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rdubow
17 years ago
I am soooo jealous! Not that I am rose collector but I have three rose types, one rose plant type that is showing no growth and two Parade mini-rose bushes! They just have the greens sprouting! Johnny jump-ups, tulips, and Calla Lilies are all I have for seeing any actual BLOOMS so far~~~
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selkie_b
17 years ago
My "Mary Queen of Scots" (Rosa Pimpinellifolia) is about to explode - don't you just love early roses?

She smells so so sweet too - it's one of the very few natural rose scents still used in the perfume industry because it is so unique they cannot seem to duplicate it.

-Marie
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Well......what was it?! In my yard, the only roses that are "blooming" (as in just beginning) are Old Blush (bush) and Old Blush Climbing. Climbing Pinkie has some very initial buds, also. Everything else has been pruned down. It's nice to see those bright pink blooms so early! Lynn
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To Chris and anyone else seeking reblooming bearded iris in "the middle zones" -- check out Nola's Iris Garden. For their rebloomers, they list to which zone each is considered to have "reliable rebloom". And keep in mind that to remain in "active mode" they need more water and food than once-blooming bearded iris. You actually don't want them planted together, since the culture for rebloomers can lead to rot in the once-bloomers. I ordered quite a few reblooming bearded iris from Nola's when I was back on Long Island -- and the ones I picked did rebloom. Somewhere, I have that list.....but until I find it, search Nola's website. Also do google searches for reblooming bearded iris -- you'll find quite a few lists out there showing to which zones each cultivar has been found to rebloom. And then there's the Reblooming Iris Society group on Facebook. If you join that, you'll find people posting their out-of-season blooms in their locations, mentioning cultivar names. And quite a few are amateur hybridizers, so you may find there something interesting that's not released commercially. :-) ~Christopher
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twohuskies
17 years ago
Isn't that great having early blooming roses?? If only I had a bigger yard..... My earliest bloomer is Stanwell Perpetual. Looks like maybe he'll bloom within the next week. Marie Bugnet and Friends Forever are getting close too.

John - I sure would love to see all your roses. I remember your website from a few years ago. It was such a great resource for me when I was trying to find info on roses that will be hardy in our climate. Now I'm growing around 130 roses from many different classes.
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john_w
Original Author
17 years ago
Most of my roses now have buds, though some are further along than others.

I took the Web site down a few years ago because it got too big to maintain. It started as an experiment--I wanted to learn digital photography and Web design. It took on a life of its own.

130 roses is a lot! I thought you said your garden was too small. I've downsized a bit on the number of roses I tend. You are welcome any time to visit my place.
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selkie_b
17 years ago
Mary started blooming yesterday! It's so lovely... smells simply divine!

-Marie
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doucanoe
17 years ago
Beautiful rose, John! I do not do terribly well with roses, My "Betty Boop" did not make it thru her third winter for some reason. The William Baffin that I got from Stpaulite is doing well, but no buds as yet. Today I replaced "betty" with a "Fragrant Cloud" rose. Smells fabulous, but I do not know what I am doing when I buy roses, so we'll see what she does!

Linda
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jel48
17 years ago
What a beautiful rose, John! I guess I'm going to have to go check mine a little closer. None are opened yet, anyway. I do have one clematis just coverec with blossums though, Gurnsey Cream.. the are a dozen plus opened already.
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john_w
Original Author
17 years ago
I would enjoy seeing a picture of the Queen, Marie. Can you post one?

Linda, 'Fragrant Cloud' is one of the most scented roses a person can grow. I had it for several years. It has a bright color -- you'll have to wear sunglasses to look at it. FC is a tender hybrid tea, so make sure to provide the best winter protection if you want it to be around next season.
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doucanoe
17 years ago
Good to know, John. thanks for the info on Fragrant Cloud. Yes I bought it with an opened rose on it so I was amazed by the color and the fragrance!

I will bundle her up good in the fall!

Linda
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selkie_b
17 years ago
John,

Pics are posted!
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