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Comments (30)When I visited Nick at Heritage Rosarium last October, I fell in love with his climbing Crimson Glory. He gave me a rose from the plant that I kept as close to my nose as possible for several days. I LOVE the fragrance. Once the bloom faded, I stuck the stem in a pot with the slim hope that it would root. It appeared to be doing fairly well and the buds seemed to be swelling as if they were going to sprout leaves. But a few days ago I noticed it had turned black at the soil line. I just ordered Cl. Crimson Glory along with Nahema from Roses Unlimited to grow on the privacy fence next to my hot tub. I received a confirmation letter from Pat that they have been reserved for me. HHRD Does any one grow Nahema? Kathy...See MoreLooking for the right Cl Crimson Glory
Comments (11)Well, given York Rose's link, it's obvious that there's no source for grafted 'Cl. Crimson Glory'. I have to say, however, that 'Cl. Crimson Glory' can be grown successfully -- and quite impressively -- on its own roots. From where did you acquire your plant? It's been my (unscientific) observation that when taking cuttings to propagate climbers (esp modern ones), its VERY important to avoid thin, wimpy plant material. Unfortunately, some suppliers root cuttings indiscriminately and without regard for their long-term viability. My experience has been that the quality of the cutting determines the quality of the mature plant -- especially where modern roses are concerned, and MOST especially where modern CLIMBERS are concerned. Perhaps you simply received a dud plant, so I hope you'll try again, & I also hope you'll avoid a band-size plant. One other observation about 'Crimson Glory' in both its forms: Altho it appreciates warmth, it resents constant, unrelenting direct sun. Provide it some afternoon shade in your zone, Rosefolly, and it may reward you. And one last comment . . . I noted that you say that Jon's plant 'reaches FOR' the second floor. No doubt Jon's plant has been there for a long while. 'Cl Crimson Glory' is a good climber, but it's not an especially tall climber....See MoreCrimson Glory vs Fields of the Wood vs Munstead Wood
Comments (31)Mom planted 2 roses in the abbreviated garden of the home we moved to when I was 7. Still remember her & my grandma cutting the tin can pots they came in with big tin-snippers. One was Peace & the other Crimson Glory. Peace showed pretty flowers, but Crimson Glory was strait from Heaven. Still homesick for the mature acre of garden we'd left on the East Coast in our move to the Midwest, that one rose consoled & inspired me, becoming a nearly angelic beloved friend. When we were moving back East 5 years later, my folks promised another Crimson Glory in the new garden (and a horse, too, lol), but that didn't come to pass. Yet I kept the rose in my heart. By the time I was grown & beginning my own garden, discovered Mom had forgotten its name. Don't think I'd ever known it - simply The Rose to me. Searched nurseries for years trying to find The Rose. Though I grew & enjoyed many roses along the way, the one that began it all proved elusive. Twenty-five years into the quest, I found her again, waiting patiently for me amid rows of roses, my long lost friend - recognized by her unique song & familiar perfume - Crimson Glory! Yet she didn't thrive in my gardens, and faded away over time. Ordered her bare root when no longer locally available, only to face the same decline. Twice more, from different sources, same result. In that long ago Illinois garden, she grew well. Perhaps these later versions suffered from virus that sapped their strength? This year determined to try again, looking to find her both bush & climbing virus indexed/VID. But when I saw own root CG in the K & M sale for such an enticing price, went ahead & ordered. Not finding any info at K & M on virus indexing, assuming their roses are not. Anyone know? Sue...See MorePlanting a Pergola: how many roses?
Comments (23)Cynthia, I believe the mildew comments were made by folks who grow/grew EBLG in year-round mildew prone areas like the West Coast where just about all roses get mildew there. Mildew is rarely encountered here in my climate. Since EBLG has never shown any mildew here, it may be due to the climate here or EBLG's innate mildew resistance. Mildew here needs dry conditions (no rain), and hot days accompanied by cool nights. This occurs on rare occasions in the fall, and even then mildew usually does not show up, go figure. When the favorable mildew conditions in the fall occur I keep an eye out for it, but it just doesn't materialize. I can count on one hand the number of times I've had mildew in over 40 yrs., and then it was very light and easily treated. Now, black spot is a bird of a different color. It is epidemic here. Few roses are BS proof/resistant here, even the Knockouts get BS here. The only roses that are BS proof here are silk or plastic roses. EBLG is just about BS free here, certainly equal/superior to the Knockouts' BS resistance. A rosarian here reports he wets down his roses' foliage overhead daily on the rare occasions when mildew pops up in the fall. Knocks mildew dead in its tracks, with no chemicals used other than H2O. I have never tried this method. One last word on EBLG...I feed all my roses heavily, no skimping...not over fertilized, but kept optimal. Watering is never skimped on either. I want maximum flower production. I want to see flowers, and plenty of them. That's why I grow roses! I don't grow them to see how well they can survive with minimal nutrition and hydration. EBLG grew and flowered fantastically for me under my system. I do not know how it will do under a different system....See Morepippacovalent
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