'Mel's Heritage' in August
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Comments (59)Lisa, in my admittedly limited experience (I've tried ALMcD several times; long story), Annie Laurie McDowell does better grafted than on its own roots. You still have to keep it from blooming until it is the size you want. I think I'm going to let mine start blooming next year since it is getting close. That will be year 4. Oh, and all my roses get weekly watering until they are established, even ones that will eventually be watered less frequently....See More‘Mel’s Heritage’ 2018
Comments (32)Yours is looking good, Sheila! I love your bright coral bud! Some of mine that are more shaded by other canes and other plants are a deeper coral like yours, too. I’m also seeing some larger blooms this flush than I’ve seen before. Mine is still rather young, although it’s hard to believe from the size of it! I remember wondering the first year, if it would EVER bloom! It turns out, MH just wanted out of that container ASAP! As soon as my son planted him, he grew and bloomed very quickly. I’m now eyeing these hundreds of blooms and hoping they won’t need to be deadheaded. Jeri, will a good shake or blast with the hose be good enough to dislodge any remaining spent petals? I can’t imagine cutting each cluster off. There are FAR too many for that. I’m already grateful the drip system is watering Mel’s Heritage, because it’s difficult to get to the base, the way he tumbles down the slope. I’m SO glad I’m not dragging the hose up there to water him anymore. Jeri, it makes me very happy to see you possibly offer Jo a start of ‘Mel’s Heritage’! I do so want her to have him again! Lisa...See MoreMel's Heritage is blooming
Comments (4)How beautiful!!! Mine is in too much shade 😠and i May just have to give it away . I’m so happy for you that’s it’s blooming already!...See MoreHow's your Mel's Heritage doing?
Comments (29)"She might get pitched if she doesn't shape up!" You've stated that you're in zone 5, and its been determined that a climate as cold as yours is at the very edge of the range in which 'Mel's Heritage' will grow (beyond its range, actually). Its not going to make a big sprawling climber like it does in warmer zones, so if that is what you're expecting, I suggest you get rid of it now and plant something proven to grow large in a zone 5 climate. I find it odd that a rose with a male named still gets referred to as "she"!...See Moreportlandmysteryrose
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