I got 'Stranger'!!!
My family surprised me with 'Stranger' for my birthday! I can't believe I finally have the rose of my dreams! : ) They mail ordered it from Burlington Rose Nursery. The nursery owner told them that it was the last one she had. I'm so excited, but also a little bit worried. It's small and doesn't look too healthy, and it is not leafed out and it's already May. Do you think it'll be alright?
(Marmalade photobombed the picture lol =^..^=)
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sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
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bayarea_girl_z10a_ca
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2 years agodamask_rose_zone9b
2 years agoHello everyone! It has been so long since I last posted on here. It's been such a crazy summer. I thought this summer would be free, but with college starting next month I've had placement tests, learning modules, and orientations galore from the time I graduated til now. I'm so happy I have a little free time now so that I can post on GardenWeb again : )
I want to thank you so much for your advice, I planted 'Stranger' in a bigger pot and it leafed out and grew lots of new shoots. I was so worried that it might not survive, but now it can't stop growing : ). A few days ago I went to water it, and lo and behold, hiding under a leaf, I saw a bud! I was so excited I jumped for joy! It's unfurled ever so slightly, and I can see a hint of lavender with white stripes. I'm so excited, I can't wait til it fully opens!!!
Have a lovely afternoon!
damask_rose : )
damask_rose_zone9b
2 years agoSooo close!!!
Thank you so much @rosecanadian! I'm going to be majoring in electrical engineering (though in the future I hope to do some rose hybridizing on the side ; )).
Have a lovely evening everyone,damask_rose : )
damask_rose_zone9b
2 years agoThank you @rosecanadian <3!
'Stranger' finally bloomed!!! It's even more beautiful than I could have dreamed!
damask_rose_zone9b
2 years agoHello everyone! I had to study for and take one more placement test recently, but now I am finally and officially done with all my placement tests (woohoo!). Below are the pictures I took of the bloom unfurling a week or two ago. Also, 'Stranger' has a tiny new bud!!! : )
Have a lovely evening,damask_rose : )
damask_rose_zone9b
2 years ago
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