The Ancient Mariner - 2019
Hoang Ton (Zone 8B, Tallahassee FL)
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (10)
jc_7a_MiddleTN
5 years agoRelated Discussions
'The Ancient Mariner'.. today..
Comments (42)@noseometer...(7A, SZ10, Albuquerque) I purchased one in 2019 because of Marlorena’s review and tempting pictures and then purchased another this spring. It’s a beautiful rose and has good disease resistance. Decent repeat and moderate fragrance so far but hopefully both will improve in time. I like the warm heart of the spring blooms. They were a medium pink the rest of the year....See More'The Ancient Mariner'...
Comments (40)Dianela- ah, I don’t have anymore space; it’s so irksome particularly since there are so many new (to me) roses I’d like to get! But, Tiffany has been underperforming for a few years now so I had decided to give the spot to QoS - her tall and narrow habit would be ideal for the spot. If I put in The Ancient Mariner instead, then I’d have to move a clump of bearded iris and some other plants. I really don’t know how I’d fit both.... <sigh>. Dave - I think you may have got the last two TAMs; it’s now out of stock :-) Jo...See MoreJust picked up The Ancient Mariner, PAoK and Brother Cadfael
Comments (7)I have grown the Brother for over 20 years. I have had PA of K since it was first released in the US. I grow roses in a very different zone than you. So if there is someone out there who grows them in your climate conditions, I would take their advice. I love the Brother. His scent is to die for. It will make you swoon! He gets over 10 feet tall in my garden and I cut back the flowers (after the first flush) quite severely in order to keep him in a manageable height. He grows straight up for me on stiff canes. He does appreciate afternoon shade (as do most Austins in my yard). It gets hotter than Hades here in the summer (about 110--116 F) for several months. When it is that hot, not too many roses bloom in my garden. They shut down as they are just trying to survive. The first year I had PA of K, I read the description on the DA website and doubled the size I thought she would get. Ah, no. She (first year own root) grew over 7 feet tall. I had her in a bed on my front walkway and she would just about eat people alive as they walked down it. I moved her to the back, where she got full sun all day long and she hated it. I finally moved her again where she gets some shade and she is again coming into her own. Love her pink/coral colored blooms. They are huge (bigger than my hand) and have a lovely scent. BTW, she will sulk a bit when you move her. She can have a bit of a Princess attitude. However, she is a great and beautiful rose. She does love to be the center of attention. Her growth is not as straight as the Brother, but she does have some length on her. Again, this is in my zone which is very different than yours. I would place her where she gets some afternoon shade as well. As with most Austins, they love, love, love water! Mine are on drip so they are able to drink up the water with their thirsty roots without any interference. They also love fertilizer too....See MoreThe Ancient Mariner - 2019 - Zone 8B
Comments (4)Thank you! I am trying to collect some roses that need no spray here with super heavy blackspot pressure. Olivia rose also needs no spray here. I am not sure if you are growing her, but I would highly recommend her. Her scent is mild but definitely there....See More
needmorerose_va_zone8
5 years agoHoang Ton (Zone 8B, Tallahassee FL)
5 years agojc_7a_MiddleTN
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHoang Ton (Zone 8B, Tallahassee FL) thanked jc_7a_MiddleTNsharon2079
5 years agoHoang Ton (Zone 8B, Tallahassee FL)
5 years agoHoang Ton (Zone 8B, Tallahassee FL)
5 years agoHere's an update on the Ancient Mariner. I LOVE this rose, smells amazing, flowers lasting 3-4 days. Great color, very healthy so far. This over the The Alnwick Rose anytime.
needmorerose_va_zone8
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHoang Ton (Zone 8B, Tallahassee FL) thanked needmorerose_va_zone8
Related Stories
TRENDING NOW5 Reader-Favorite Home Tours From 2019
See the bright and personalized design details that feature in the most popular homes from our My Houzz series
Full Story
ECLECTIC HOMESHouzz Tour: Ancient and New Tell a Story in San Francisco
Chinese artifacts join 1970s art and much more in a highly personal, lovingly reincarnated 1896 home
Full Story
DECORATING GUIDESThe Ancient Pulley System Finds New Life in the Home
See 10 ways you can add a rustic or an industrial feel to your space with this novel — and practical — accessory
Full Story
COLORS OF THE YEARWill These 9 Paint Colors Dominate Homes in 2019?
Moody, earthy hues are on tap for the coming year
Full Story
KITCHEN DESIGNNew Looks for Cabinets and Countertops Emerging in 2019
Dark colors, wood patterns and thin surfaces are a few of the trends seen at the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Full Story
TRENDING NOWThe 10 Most Popular Dining Room Photos So Far in 2019
When it comes to dining rooms, Houzz users love all kinds of designs — formal, casual and everything in between
Full Story
GOLD FOLIAGEGreat Design Plant: Ginkgo Biloba
This ancient tree provides shade, tolerates urban planting conditions and explodes with golden yellow fall color
Full Story
ROOFSRoof Materials: Get an Old-World Look With Clay Roof Tiles
The ancient roof material of choice remains the modern-day ideal for authentic Italian, Mediterranean and Spanish home styles
Full Story
WORLD OF DESIGNThe Romance of Living on Germany’s Medieval Merchants’ Bridge
The Krämerbrücke is lined with ancient houses still occupied by local artisans. Take a tour of the bridge and one of its historic homes
Full Story
MOST POPULARExclusive Video of Wright’s Jaw-Dropping Hollyhock House
Immerse yourself in the stunningly restored Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece
Full Story
Diana (zone 8, AL)