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Do you have breath of life or lichtikonigen Lucia ?

Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca

6 years ago

I am looking for a sub on my palantine order and would love your input on these two! Breath of life looks absolutely beautiful but if it's stingy or black spotty then I don't want it . "Lucia " is my daughters name so I feel partial to ordering that rose, but it is just a bit brighter than I like for a yellow. But if it's excellent then I can't imagine regretting getting it !

Love to hear what you think about them! Thanks !

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bethnorcal9
6 years ago
Well, you've seen a few pics of my BREATH OF LIFE lately. It's a beauty. I got my plant from either Pickering or Hortico over a decade ago, and it just got in the ground two yrs ago, after the septic re-do. Didn't do much in the pot all those yrs, but it's really taken off now that it's in the ground!! It's reaching waaay above the arbor that it's planted next to. I'm guessing it's going on 9ft right now. Bloomed more than ever this yr, and really likes the cooler fall temps!
oldrosarian
6 years ago
I didn't like Breath of Life because it couldn't make up it's mind on what colour it wanted to be in my PNW garden. The flowers were not tidy but went messy in a few days and I am into neatness.My soil at the old house was not good so that could be the problem I find Harkness roses need rich soil to do really well.

Lichtikonigin Lucia is a favourite of mine. It will grow tall and upright so should be cut back hard if you want just a 5 foot bush. But if not pruned Lucia could become a climber. The flowers are large and it only gets some BS towards the fall. It is registered as a shrub in Germany by Kordes.
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totoro z7b Md
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My own root Breath of Life does get bs for me and does not grow or bloom much. Maybe my problem is not having rich enough soil. I do love the color though.
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Yes Beth , your photos alerted me to this beautiful rose!! It sounds like it's doing great for you !

Oldrosarian , what colors was it showing for you ? I hope my soil would be good for it . I can see how the blooms are " messy ".I love your photo of " Lucia " , that is quite beautiful! And a good report on it , i like that it is or could be a shrub . How's the fragrance?

Totoro , how old is yours ? Sounds like it needs a rootstock perhaps . Thanks for your input ! That's very helpful !!
oldrosarian
6 years ago
Lucia only has a mild fragrance to my nose. Breath of Life was a washed out peach in my garden. IMO there are better climbers. Polka does well for me and always has blooms on it.

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