"Best" red rose for low desert
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Comments (18)Welcome to the world of growing Adeniums from seeds!! Congrats on getting one to flower in such a short time, it's beautiful, and NOT pink as we can see, lol. As for your question about it being lanky and would a bigger pot solve this...in short the answer is no. Although caudex width is increased mostly during the early years of growth you only need a pot slightly wider than the caudex and root mass. So for example, a 4inch diameter caudex a 6inch wide pot would be more than adequate. Too much compost in an oversized pot 'can' result in it holding too much water if you err on that side which 'can' lead to root/caudex rot, it can also go 'sour'. This is my opinion you understand, others may think otherwise....the only way to stop it from being so lanky is to be harsh and prune it severely, but whether you are brave enough to do this.......?? This would force all its energy into fattening the base and push out the existing branches and other dormant branch buds which would all hopefully add to a shape that may please you more. Of course it will stop it from flowering for a while, but more branches lead to more flowers...eventually! If it were mine, I would decide which side would be it's best feature then make a sloping cut, lowest point at the back, looking at the 1st pic, the cut would be appear to be below the rim of the pot behind it, (if you see what I mean) yes really low down and see what branches you get. Sounds brutal I know!! Watch the sap, it's an irritant and will flow freely. Not sure what you could seal the cut with as I've never cut one down as big, just read one post which suggested honey as it's antiseptic. I just keep dabbing it off as it can run down or drip, eventually it seals itself and darkens so after a few days I just wash it off with a damp cloth. Pinching out the terminal growth point after flowering would also make the lower branches develop, but slowly, and you will still end up with a plant with long thin stems and not 'branches' as such. I and a lot of growers tend to grow our plants in pots that are dumpy, basically wider than their height. Hope this may be of help, good luck and let us know what you decide to do? Regards, Gill form the UK....See MoreBest small red rose
Comments (9)I think any of the chinas remain quite small. I have a cute one called White Pearl in Red Dragon's Mouth that has remained quite low and yet blooms often. In fact I think I might pot this up since it is growing under a big girl- Linda Campbell, a beautiful sprawling rugosa that keeps out the sun from my little china....See MoreBest red Kordes rose for heat
Comments (13)I like Liebeszauber (also known as Love's Magic). Mine blooms all season, stays true to color, the blooms are large, and I'm beginning to notice that it is more fragrant during the whole season. I think some don't like it, because it gets so tall. It's been a great rose for me though. It's definitely heat tolerant here....See MoreYour favorite and best red roses
Comments (10)Sara Ann, I'm new to reds. Never liked them before. I'm starting to warm up to them. The only two I have are still youngsters, both came as little own root liner size, Firefighter and Dame de Coeur (an older HT). So far, Dame de Coeur is impressing me more. The reason I got it was due to me exercising my inter-auditory organ, which by the way, doesn't get exercised much any more. Mark Chamblee, of Chamblee's Roses, is trying to retire, and has his nursery up for sale, as many of us know. Because of this e has streamlined his stock, propagating only the best varieties as he waits for a buyer. Dame de Coeur is still in his lineup. Going on a hunch that there must be a reason for keeping DdC, I purchased one. As often happens with mail order gallons from Chamblee's, they come smaller than expected. I'm OK with that. Can't beat the price and quality, just being small is not something to gripe about. Dame de Coeur is definitely vigorous, more so than my Firefighter, who is no wimp, but just not as vigorous as DdC. Fragrance is very good with both roses. Flower quality is better with Dame de Coeur, more vibrant, richer red, better petal texture, and bloom life. Firefighter crisps for me in high heat too, Sara Ann. DdC holds up in heat pretty good. I would say that DdC black spots less than Firefighter, and it's foliage is more luxuriant. In bud, DdC's color is deep, dark red, almost black toned, very pretty. Its flower just has more poise to me than Firefighter's. I like them both, but Dame de Coeur gets the nod for being my favorite of the two. BTW, Rouge Royale is on my short list for giving a go in my rose bed. Moses...See MoreKristine LeGault 8a pnw
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