The Ones I Miss The Most

7 years ago

Thirty years ago I gardened in SE central Ohio and grew a LOT of shrubs. I had too many roses to protect, so I went for generous shrubs that were cane-hardy.

Many of those would not do well here in hot, humid SE Virginia and I've not grown them again.

I miss Golden Wings, Constance Spry, Alchymist, Roserie de l'Hay, Felicite Parmentier, Folklore, Sweet Surrender, Bewitched and Sunsprite.

Maybe it was 40 years ago. Anyway, these have stayed in my mind. Unforgettable.

What are YOUR beloved roses-from-the-past?

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summersrhythm_z6a

7 years ago

I lost my MAC this spring after had it for about 8 years. Really missed it, have been watering the dead root(own root) since April, but it's not coming back.......just ordered another one 2 weeks ago and planted it in a better spot- away from the chilly wind.

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cecily
7 years ago
In the early '90's we lived in San Diego (Camp Pendleton). It was rose paradise. I had wonderful HTs with little effort. I don't remember water rationing then. Those were the good old days LOL. DD attends college in San Francisco so I've had several rosy California vacations.
Sara-Ann Z6B OK
7 years ago
Several years ago I had the most beautiful bushes of Queen Elizabeth (3), Folklore (2) and Miss All American Beauty (2). All three were abundant bloomers, and very healthy. I have tried to repeat that success with all three of them more recently, but haven't had much luck. Not sure why I've had a more difficult with them, because back then they all seemed very vigorous. I miss all the lovely blooms they produced. I still live in the same place and currently have several healthy varieties of roses.
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I miss Paradise Found. I loved the fragrance - it was so unique. It's my avatar to the left. I think it got too cold in the spring while it was on my driveway. I think I took the pots out too early in the spring. I would get it again in a heart beat.

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springrosemama
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I miss two of my first HTs, Princess Diana of Wales and Nancy Reagan, that I bought from a local garden center in 2009. The bushes weren't too healthy, there was almost no fragrance, but the blooms were gorgeous. We rented out our previous home and those two didn't make it. They're not widely available now and probably not worth planting again.
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Amazindirt (7a TN)
7 years ago
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I miss several that I had at a previous residence, but a couple in particular:

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Abraham Darby -- also not a wonderful rose to grow, but another rose-lust favorite. I plan to get this one again next year.

Tamora -- just because of the scent. May get it again.
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The Ones I Miss The Most

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