Wahoo for gift cards!!

i always admire heaven on earth and have that one coming ( I hope , she hasn't returned my email so I think I will call today ) . Oh and I love my dames de chenoceau from her ! I also recieved wollerton old hall , and love that.

I haven't seen my kiss me kate bloom but honeymoon and quicksilver were wonderful! And if you go to her website, she does have a list of her favorites on the front page . I really love ru ! Can't wait to hear what you choose, and forgive me if I met irises you already have. I have a crummy memory sometimes!

Thanks Lily for the suggestions! I'll have to check on heaven on earth and honeymoon. I already have quicksilver - I love the color! I did see that she has Kiss me Kate for sale. This one is definitely on my short list.

Wow! Heaven on Earth is stunning!! Thanks again for the recommendations, Lily.

Bella Rosa,

I just spoke to Stephanie at RU yesterday wanting to get the following:

Karl Ploberger

Silvinia Donvito

Chartreuse de Parme

Roberto Capucci

I wanted them shipped now in a dormant state, pop them into my fruit cellar with the rest of my sleeping, potted and young liner roses, so I could work them outside gradually on my schedule.

I was told the first three were too young to ship until April, but Roberto Capucci was ready to ship now. He evidently has some size on him. I passed on getting him now because the total bill would be about $45.00 for just the one rose, and postponed the whole order.

If you want to try a stunningly beautiful hybrid tea, fragrant rose, consider Roberto Capucci. His bloom type is ala English Rose/Austin, cupped and quartered. Study up on him on the Rose Forum Archives and at HMFR, and see if he appeals to you.

My only concern is that like most HTs grown in cold climates, he will need a sheltered spot and/or winter protection to thrive for you.

Since you are planning to order from RU, why not get something(s), that you cannot get anywhere else, not your run of the mill Kordes, J & P, etc., which you can get at local nurseries or at the big box places like Home Depot or Lowes.

Another thing, you may find that some own root roses don't do as well for you in zone 5 as the same rose grafted would. RU only sells own root. I'm not knocking RU, I patronize them with eagerness, but I know certain roses will have winter hardiness issues own root, and I nurture them accordingly. Now many own root roses do excellently in cold zones as own root, particularly the Kordes ADR trial winners.

Moses

Hi Moses, thanks for the advice. I'll have to check HMF for info on Roberto Capucci.

Yes, I am also thinking of purchasing roses that I can't get anywhere else. I know that RU has a great selection of hard to find roses, so any suggestions are appreciated.

As for OR vs grafted in our climate, the majority of my roses are grafted. I have a few own root roses, maybe like 5, which have done well. I have a Peggy Martin OR and she has grown well over 7-8 feet in one season! I can't wait to see her blooms this year. It's always a gamble, I guess, anytime you garden in a cold climate. Of course, choosing roses that are bred for hardiness is key and that's why I have a few of the Canadian Explorer roses. Kordes roses do well here, but not all of the so called climbers actually climb for me. They are more like shrubs. The only exception would be Laguna and Amadeus. They get some winter dieback and bounce back nicely.

When did Roses Unlimited start taking credit cards? I've always paid by check, though it's been a couple years since I last bought something from them.

:-)

~Christopher

Christopher, I've ordered from them at least 3 years now and they must have then . However they charge a $5 service fee for using one . I too write a check .

Moses , glad you ordered some lovely roses there!!

Bella , I have two new Peggy martins and cannot wait to see them bloom! They are on my fence , one on each side of the driveway gate . I wish I had chosen cl pinkie for the rebloom but I'm excited anyhow . I planted with sweet autumn clematis and need to do some perrenials as well .

I have and love Heaven on Earth.

others to consider:

Rosanna

http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.40972&tab=1

Honey Bouquet

https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.25141.1

Versigny

http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=2.36751

Lily, I'm with you - I can't wait to see my Peggy Martins bloom. Don't forget to post pics. I was also thinking of getting Cl Pnkie, but wasn't sure of its hardiness. Also, I had a sweet autumn clematis and it was a thug! It gobble up my rose! In the right spot this clematis is stunning. Mine died during one of our severe winters.

Modestgoddess, thanks for the recommendations. All beautiful! I actually have Rosanna and it's one of my favorite climbers. The flowers last forever and the salmon color is unusual and beautiful. Would highly recommend this climber to anyone. Mine is well over 9 feet tall after 2 years, grafted.

Lilyfinch, you're right. I remember that now. I paid by check to skip that fee, and that translated into my brain "no credit cards accepted" but that was incorrect.

:-)

~Christopher

Bella, from edmunds I have coming ,

bolero

sweet mademoiselle

moonlight romantica

Mother of pearl

Princess Charlene Monaco

figured I would answer here as you are more likely to read it just in case !

Yes, I'm always on the rose forum. :-) Those are all great choices. I thought that Edmunds usually has a 10% off sale in January? I could be wrong. I think they did that last year.

Lilyfinch, I just bought the new ‘MoonliAre you coming home tonight? Romantica’ myself. I can’t wait to see how it performs. Lisa

Hm Bella I didn't know that ! They got me wth there free shipping over 100. I am totally that person who pays way more than intended just to avoid shipping charges. :)

Lisa , it looks like it will be so beautiful!! :)

I don’t know how my iPhone inserted the phrase, “are you coming home tonight?” I guess that’s a question I ask my son frequently:) I meant “Moonlight Romantica”, of course. All the websites show Moonlight Romantica as being sold ownroot. I hope the one I just purchased locally is. Can anyone tell from these photos? I’m glad we both got it, Lilyfinch. We can compare their performance in different climes. You will LOVE Princess Charlene de Monaco, for sure! Although I prefer OGRs, I had to have a second PCDM. The fragrance and cut flowers are “swoon worthy”, to quote Carol. I’ ve been very pleased with all the Romantica’s I’ve tried. I’ve heard they love alkaline clay soil, and that seems to hold true for me!

Heres the pictures of my new Moonlight Romantica. Can anyone tell if it’s grafted or ownroot? I’m not very good with such things, but it almost looks grafted to me. Thanks. Lisa

Lisa my guess is grafted ! If you move the soil around a little I think you'll see it looks like a knob. Of course I'm no expert either!! I needed some yellows in the garden . I only had 2! So this and winter sun will be helping . I am really excited for pcdm, your photos are so beautiful !! It's such a dreamy rose. I'm excited for alll I have coming, it's hard to pick a favorite.

I love old garden roses in photos but love the vigor of the newer ones . I realized that when I kept sp roses I had only given a couple seasons . I know it's unfair to them! I could have had some magical ogrs by now if I wasn't so impatient.

Lily, I could be totally wrong. I just thought I saw that being offered around this time last year. It could be that the free shipping is what's being offered now and of course, other discounts to follow. I'm still debating if I want to order from them. I'm sorta on the fence. I could use my AMX gift card here and I normally prefer grafted roses in our cold zone. I'll decide soon or I'm sure what I'm interested in will be gone!

Lisa, looks like a grafted rose to me too.

Bella I've had Heaven on Earth here for a couple of years and it's done well! Mine is OR and I think from RU, lovely rose.

Dingo, thanks. It's a beautiful rose!