Has anyone grown a Frances Meiland rose before
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (17)
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
2 years ago
Feiy (PNWZ8b/9a)
2 years agoRelated Discussions
Has anyone grown a climber on a palm tree
Comments (17)Well, I planted my new roses near a palm, so I may be in trouble. OTOH, my hose is really close and I have one of those new dopey light hoses that are really easy to lug around (along with an irrigation system). I'm willing to be a rose slave for a while to see what happens. I can always transplant if need be. It IS kinda funny to read people's interpretations of appropriate landscaping. Honestly if I had my druthers I'd love to have proper English landscaping, but that won't work because we don't really have perennials, just shrubs, trees, and some bulbs. I am miffed at the lack of variety here. I have some fabulous plumeria courtesy of a wonderful plumeria expert friend, but my heart is really with roses and I hate the conventional wisdom that roses don't do well here. I've been having luck with orchids the past five years to help me cope with my rose envy. I can see I might be in for a roller coaster ride until I figure this out....See MoreHas anyone grown Sombreuil as a large shrub?
Comments (9)Thank you everyone â¦. obviously I'm going to need to re-think my strategy - I do have plenty of room but I'm already doing battle with St. Swithun (which has reached 4 metres in two years) and MAC (whoever said she doesn't have prickles hasn't met mine). St. Swithun's prickles are the most vicious I've ever encountered - I think they're worse than Mermaid. What is it in its pedigree that gave it those prickles? Back to the drawing board â¦. Thank you Ingrid for the comment regarding the background - we do have a wonderful view towards Todi and its very beautiful 'Tempio della Consolazione'. My garden is still very much in its infancy - but I'm working on having something worthwhile - eventually â¦. Cheers Tricia...See MoreHas anyone grown Buttercup Rose, David Austin Rose
Comments (13)I spoke to DA just this morning. The nice Customer Service Lady said that its a good rose for my climate (very similar to the Pacific Northwest). She said that its a heathy rose but not so hardy if I lived closer to the sea. (There's a couple very, very small mountains between the sea and my garden so I'm ok) I also asked why its a lesser known variety. She answered a distinctive London accent, "it's just an older variety, we're not hiding it or anything. It's a lovely rose, beautiful cups with fewer petals so the rain doesn't affect them as much. It would do well for you in Donegal as long as your a bit inland from the coast." I hope that helps. I'm not sure what your zone is. M....See MoreHas anyone grown David Austin roses in containers in a cold climate?
Comments (32)There isn't a lot you can do about the new growth. It happens. By the time the buds have grown out that far inside, the growth won't harden off. 45F is too warm, as you have found out. Unlike hardy roses, most roses you are going to want to keep garaged aren't very smart when it comes to temperatures. They respond much better to a lack of water, but that has its own issues in a container. In the northeast, where I live, we tend to have wet falls, and getting zone 6 roses to go dormant can be a challenge if you can't turn off the water. However, that is a story for another time. The roses have to be essentially hit over the head with cold enough temperatures that they have no choice but to understand winter is real, winter is coming. Almost by definition, these are sub-freezing temperatures. Then to keep them dormant, temperatures should be close to freezing. I assume you have some temperature control over this garage. For the roses, 35F is probably cold enough. I have an attached, unheated, uninsulated garage, and things definitely freeze out there. 28F is not an issue. The bigger issue is when things start warming up in the spring, and the roses have to be brought out on sunny days, and back in for cold snaps....See More
rosecanadian
2 years ago
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agorosecanadian
2 years ago
Sunny Mississippi 8a
2 years agoKristine LeGault 8a pnw
2 years agorosecanadian
2 years ago
Lipika Bhattacharya
2 years ago
Here it is in San Jose, California. Not too many flowers - tall plant- i grow it in the shade. but extremely beautiful flowers!Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
2 years ago
susan9santabarbara
2 years agorosecanadian
2 years agoKristine LeGault 8a pnw
2 years ago
dirtygardener
2 years ago
Related Stories
DOORS5 Questions to Ask Before Installing a Barn Door
Find out whether that barn door you love is the right solution for your space
Full Story
BEFORE AND AFTERSBefore and After: 6 Bathrooms That Said Goodbye to the Tub
Sleek showers replaced tub-shower combos in these bathroom remodels. Could this be an option for you?
Full Story
GARDENING GUIDESWhat Kind of Roses Should You Grow?
Want to add the beauty of roses to your garden? Find out which ones, from old-fashioned to modern, are right for you
Full Story
BATHROOM DESIGN10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom
A designer shares her tips for your bathroom renovation
Full Story
GARDENING GUIDESMake Sure You Read This Before Buying New Plants
Follow these 10 plant-selection tips to avoid buyer’s remorse
Full Story
UNIVERSAL DESIGN10 Questions to Ask Before Sharing Your Home With Aging Parents
Honest conversation is key to deciding whether it makes sense to have your parents move in with you
Full Story
GARDENING GUIDESLearn the Secret to Bigger and Better Roses
Grow beautiful roses using both ordinary and unusual soil amendments
Full Story
FRONT YARD IDEASBefore and After: Front Lawn to Prairie Garden
How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind
Full Story
PETSWhat You Need to Know Before Buying Chicks
Ordering chicks for your backyard coop? Easy. But caring for them requires planning and foresight. Here's what to do
Full Story
GARDENING GUIDESYou’re Going to Want to Stop and Smell These Roses
See top picks from David Austin’s most fragrant roses in colors ranging from ivory to crimson
Full Story
Sunny Mississippi 8a