Abe Darby first bloom
Sara-Ann Z6B OK
6 years ago
I never expect much from the first blooms of any rose, I'm more than pleased with this first bloom of ABRAHAM DARBY!
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6 years agoSara-Ann Z6B OK thanked sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)Related Discussions
thinking of replacing Abe Darby
Comments (4)Papi Delbard has wonderful large flowers similar to AD's. The plant has good resistance here so far (2nd year). It is a bit more climberish, but most short climbers can be pruned into good large shrubs. Also I love Clair Matin as a shrub. It is a tremendous bloomer, and has an extraordinarily good plant habit and foliage. Sorry I can't help with teas....See MoreAbe Darby and others
Comments (9)Thank you, everybody! Carol, the only thing I can say about GB is that it is fragrant. It has been sitting in a pot for years with fairly good grace, but it is not my favorite rose (just personal taste) and I have not been very diligent about watering or fertilizing. In other words, any complaints I might have are probably due to neglect. Perhaps with better care it could be a great rose, I don't know :-) Masha...See MoreHey, my Abe Darby bloom changed color overnight!!
Comments (11)This is totally normal for Abe. He is a changeable guy, with blooms that look quite different as they age. Sometimes they look more pink, sometimes more apricot. Doesn't he smell great?! I love this rose, despite his terrible black spot....See MoreAbraham Darby first year blooms!
Comments (3)What a lovely rose ! Glad it's doing so well for you!...See MoreSara-Ann Z6B OK
6 years ago
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