Healthy Floribundas for hot & humid
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Comments (13)I have grown or have friends who have grown, in hot/humid Alabama, all of the above save Dublin Bay, Polonaise, Champlain, of which I cannot make comment since I am not familiar with them. But, all the others are winners from my vantage point. I do grow Quietness, Carefree Beauty (a/k/a Katy Road Pink), and several of the other Buck roses. I mention Carefree Beauty and Quietness since these are two of my favorite roses in the whole world. Gourmet Popcorn has done well for some of my friends who spray but for those who do not spray, it has had blackspot more so than the others. I know that is not much help but I will say it again, "If I had to start all over again, I would only grow Bucks and a couple Noisettes."...See MoreWhich Floribunda for high temps. and high humidity?
Comments (33)I spray with Honor Guard, which is a cheaper version of Banner Maxx. It is a version of what is in Bayer Disease Control,only lasts longer - up to three weeks. I get it from Rosemania.com. It is pricey, but lasts a long time, as you only use a little of it at a time. I also use Response with it, which is a solution of seaweed, and I also use Indicate 5 - a spreader sticker. Oh, and I use Messenger, too, but spray it separately. I strongly recommend getting a chemical mask - not too expensive at one of the box stores, along with goggles. This will prevent inhaling chemicals, plus protect against what dallasguy got - a faceful! I use the mask with anything I don't want to inhale - including the organic fertilizers which have powdery ingredients like alfalfa. It is just being smart - if you smell it, you are inhaling it. I always wonder why pest control men go around spraying without masks and say that to them. Of course, they just shrug their shoulders. Also, wear long sleeves, a hat, long pants and chemical resistant gloves. I use the disposables - also at the box stores. After you spray, wash these clothes separately from the others, and, of course, take a shower. With a small garden, you can use Bayer All-in-One poured in the ground, and I know a lot of people who do it successfully. But - even when mixing that up, I would use my mask. Again - it's just common sense to me. I have a lot of hybrid teas in addition to floribundas, shrubs, minis and climbers. In the summer, their bloom size decreases, but revive in the fall with huge blooms - often into December. The floribundas bloom more in the summer and size of blooms seems the same. Anyway, growing roses in blackspot prone areas is a challenge, but the spectacular blooms and long season makes it worth it to me....See MoreAlternatives to Austins for hot humid climates
Comments (8)Clothilde Soupert could be a good one for you. I'm located in northern VA about 30 miles south of DC. Tea roses are no spray for me but they grow quite large - Monsieur Tillier is about 6x6 with regular haircuts. Marie Van Houtte is larger. So scratch teas from your list LOL -- there's no winter die back here....See MoreHybrid Perpetuals + hot, humid summers = bad combo?
Comments (72)Perle's scent is very light. Her apricot blooms fade more quickly in sun, but they are charming either way. Perle is quite thorny and grows into a substantial bush. In its shadier location, my Perle can easily top 6 feet even when pruned regularly. Her buds are like tiny high centered Hybrid Tea buds. She is very healthy. Like Marie, Perle blooms late spring through fall. Something else to note about Marie Pavie: she's thornless. Carol...See MoreUser
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