Companions for ALMD Rose
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Comments (3)It's a long time between now and bareroot season next spring, so you have a lot of time to do your research. There are odd little pocket gardens around that have a rose or two that you can get a sense of how they perform. Local nurseries tend to have an extremely limited rose selection. Most of their offerings are not good for the climate, and it can get very tricky. If you do happen to stumble on something good, if can disappear in the time it takes to do the research to confirm it is good and get back to the nursery. For example, Adams entire rugosa selection can disappear in a matter of days, leaving only the hybrid teas that nobody wants. People here will try to talk you into ordering potted own-root plants, but for a variety of reasons there are issues with those. For one thing, the nurseries that carry them tend to be in warmer climates and don't offer the hardier roses. For another, some of them can be just plain difficult in a cold climate own-root and the nurseries don't necessarily know which ones those are. So to make this very easy, wait until next winter, then order something like three Jacques Cartiers from Pickering....See Moreedible companions for roses?
Comments (6)Mind that the previous owners didn't contaminate the soil around the rose bushes with pesticides. Strong systemic insecticide/fertilizer combination products are commonly applied to eliminate sucking pests on roses and keep nutrient levels up. Multiple different products, with perhaps quite variable levels of persistence may be used by rose hobbyists. Some kinds of kitchen crops may accumulate and concentrate specific toxic materials found in the soil in which these are planted....See MoreWhat are your favorite companion plants for your roses???
Comments (13)Just received more flower seeds through the mail from Botanical Interests, what a great company ! Several hours after completing my online order, I got an email stating my seeds had shipped, that's the fastest I've ever seen, sent almost before I ordered. I love their presentation- a beautiful box, rice paper Happy Growing announcement, my receipt, seed planting guide, and a free package of seeds, all for ordering just 2 seed packs. And to top it off there was free shipping . My fluffy Cosmos will be waving to their companions in the breeze. The vintage wild fringed Dianthus have been on my wish list for several years ( Botanical Interests sent me email notification when it was back in stock ). It will be a feathery addition. There's too much for my small flower bed but lots to give away. Today I noticed the first white pincushion flower sprouting from it's seed pot, some white to go between the pink and red roses. My dwarf Columbine seeds have not popped up yet, they will go in a circle in the shade with the hostas. The Alaskan Raspberry Nasturtiums got planted today. The birds, bees and butterflies will be happy in the garden this year....See MoreCompanion roses with Dark Desire?
Comments (17)@Markay MD-Zone 7A (8A on new map) yes all of those Kordes like to grow really tall. I am too short to be able to enjoy roses that tall unless they are climbers with nodding blooms so I prune mine in late winter and mid summer to keep them around 5 feet tall. Most roses do not mind and actually bloom really well after a good hair cut. exceptions in my garden: Fiji was a beautiful compact 4 feet tall bush without any pruning needed. Perfect health and giant blooms that lasted forever. It took 3-4 years to rebloom well, but it was my husband's favorite. I lost it to RRD and would like to replace it some time....See Morebart bart
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