Roses "Q"
bethnorcal9
9 years ago
Not many in this one...
QUAKER STAR
QUEEN NEFERTITI
QUEEN OF HEARTS
QUEEN OF SWEDEN
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Ingrida
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Comments (4)Jeri, Oops, I didn't think about he Dr. Huey being virused. If I get a Dutchesse de Brabant, I'll get an own-root one. As far as the two BB's that I've already gotten, I can put them in an area where they can look pretty and if they're virused they'll go into the trash....See MoreOrdering 6 Q.of Swedens-- Roses Unlimited or DA direct?
Comments (15)Hi Sarabell Welcome to another Nebraskan gardener on GW! I totally agree that it would be best to buy your plants from Roses Unlimited for several reasons. First, RU has very substantial gallon-sized potted plants and own root are generally a better bet for our cold zone. Queen of Sweden grows well in my Lincoln yard on own roots. Austins don't tend to die to the ground for me, but in the early years they can get a fair bit of winter kill and you may need to trim them back in the spring to a foot or two. My two QoS bushes are quite tall (well over 6 feet) and narrow - maybe 2 feet or a little more wide. Second, I've had some of the problems Hoovb has mentioned from David Austin in their bareroots (grafted or ownroot). Even though Dr. Huey grows well in our alkaline soil, the plants from David Austin direct have a higher than average fail/death rate for me, and the last one I got from them (Munstead Wood) arrived bone dry and crunchy. Third reason, whenever possible I like to support our independent and smaller rose companies that sell quality products. We just lost Vintage Roses this year, and I like to do everything I can to contribute to the ongoing success of the great companies we have left. With the international craze for DA roses, that company isn't in any serious risk for the foreseeable future. Besides, Pat Henry at Roses Unlimited is such a lovely person and very helpful in discussing rose options with you if you need that personal touch. Finally, since you're in Nebraska, we could talk about adding your roses to a bulk order that Roses Unlimited offers that cuts half off the price of shipping. A rose buddy in Omaha and I have done this for several years to make up the 45 or so roses required for a bulk order, and with Vintage sadly out of commission, that shouldn't be a problem for a group spring RU order. I'm in Lincoln and would probably have them shipped here if you're interested, and then you could pop over and pick them up at an agreed-upon time when convenient in spring. If you're interested, feel free to email me privately at my GW email address (I think I have that enabled), and be patient as I only check that email address maybe once a month. Cynthia...See MoreRoses "Q"
Comments (8)On to the Qs and Queens. I'm starting to catch up. Those Quadra blooms are spectacular, Marina. I didn't know this rose could be so gorgeous. I love Queen of Hearts' unique coloring, another new one to me. And Queen of Sweden with the campanula makes me want to grow bellflowers again. Quietness is just luscious. I don't know how I'll find room for all these roses now on my wish list. More quintessential queenliness (sorry) with the photo of your lush Queen of Sweden, Kate. I'm impressed with your petal packed Queen of Hearts Fairy Tale, Tammy. Is this a different rose from Marina's Q of Hearts? Seil, more queenliness with your beauties. What a sweet rose Quietness is, so perfectly named. And finally, another Queen of Hearts with still another look, Beth. Must be several roses with this name. All are lovely. Thanks for posting all your queens and other lovelies.This alphabet continues to be so much fun to see--and certainly a learning experience for me about what roses are out there. Diane...See MoreRoses "Q"
Comments (10)Quietness is rather nice- Queen of Hearts looks a rather unusual colour but the HMF ratings dont look very good...how do you find it Beth? Anyways, heres one of Queen Nefertiti Unfortunately not mine ( I took the photo while touring someone else's garden) but too lovely not to share...See More
dublinbay z6 (KS)
9 years agoRosecanadian--yes, sorry to say--that leaf looks like mosaic virus. However, the blooms are beautiful and the leaf may not show the virus most of the year. I have the virus on my Earth Song which I've been growing for years. The virus just shows up occasionally during somewhat cooler temperatures. The rest of the plant doesn't seem to be affected.
"Q" roses--think we are going to have a lot of Queens of Sweden? Here's my short hedge of them in full bloom:
Katehuckdog1
9 years agothe_bustopher z6 MO
9 years agoThe only one I have worth looking at is this one of Queen Charlotte. As nice as it looks, it does not like our summers. It has gone completely dormant in the summer to the point of losing all its leaves. It just shuts down and wakes up again in the fall. This is a cool, coastal climate rose only from what I can see.
seil zone 6b MI
9 years agoLove the color of Quaker Star. I have Queen of Sweden on order for spring too. Hmmm...Queen Charlotte is lovely too!
My only Q right now is Quietness.
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