Where to plant David Austin rose - help needed!
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Comments (6)Hot dang! Perfect Merilia! I have Graham Thomas here in the mountains between LA and the Valley. I can only report what it is like here. I have absolutely no idea what to expect from it where you are. Here it is healthy and huge. I have it espaliered on 8' posts against the creeping ficus covered 8' wall between the upper terrace and the street. It's the only way for me to have flowers on it as in this climate (which pretty much is a thirteen month flowering season) it is a climber. Your mileage will vary. Problem solved! You don't have to mess with anything other than getting settled in your new house THEN you can select the roses of your choice and start your new garden! Congratulations! Kim...See MoreNeed help deciding finalists for David Austin rose beds
Comments (24)Thank you to all the kind respondents to this thread! After quite the ordeal, and several changes of heart and mind, I have finalized my rose list and placed my orders. I ended up ordering more than I originally planned, since I had to remove ALL my roses in front of my house due to rose rosette disease. I will be starting fresh, replacing the soil completely. The finalists, for those who care or may be interested, are ... From Rogue Valley Roses:- Zephirine Drouhin (replacing my beloved) Kathleen Harrop (how could I resist Zephy's sport?) Duchesse de Rohan (Tolkien fan here) Snowbird Yesterday (my free rose) From Heirloom Roses: Braveheart (thanks for the suggestion, Kate!) From Burlington Roses: Marshmallow Fluff From Roses of Yesterday and Today: Felicite Parmentier From High Country Roses: Boule De Neige Alfred Colomb From David Austin: Darcey Bussell Princess Alexandra of Kent Olivia Rose Austin Queen of Sweden Redoute The Alnwick Rose The DA roses are grafted bare roots, all others are own-root. So excited!!...See MoreDavid Austin Roses need feedback
Comments (30)I would first dig a 18 to 24 inch hole, fill it with water, and determine how good of drainage you have. If water is still sitting in there after 6 hours or overnight if done in the evening you have more work to do. Part of that clay soil would have to be removed and replaced with compost, some manure, etc. What preparation you put into each and every planting hole will impact the plant's productivity and health. Are you planning on planting bareroot or potted roses from DA? This article from ARS has some great advice in it, whether you plan on bareroot (full article) or potted (ground prep) roses. http://www.rose.org/rose-care-articles/from-bare-root-to-bloom/ I would also urge caution as well as some roses grow MUCH larger than expected, some varieties may not do so well for you in your setting, some varieties may not interest you in the end, and...the worst of all...you'll always find more varieties you just have to grow. Yes, it's addicting! I just don't want you to be burned out your first year - I enjoy watering, fertilizing, deadheading, etc - spending time in my garden - but when you some disease, pets, etc and the number of roses you are working with it can compound the frustrations and lead to burnout. There are some great disease resistant Austins many already mentioned. A few of the most disease resistant ones I grow: Teasing Georgia, Gentle Hermoine, Claire Austin, Spirit of Freedom, and James Galway. However, Abraham Darby, Crown Princess Margareta, Munstead Wood, and Olivia - this group new this year - all have done quite well. Best of luck!!!...See MoreNeed help on my David Austin bare root rose
Comments (3)@Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR Thank you very much for your advice. I’ve watched a ton of videos on YouTube but never saw anyone post a bare root rose looking like this.. your advice helps a lot. I’ll wait until it gets established well on the ground. @Stephanie, 9b inland SoCal Your Lady of Shalott is very beautifu! Thanks for sharing this picture. I hope mine thrives well too. I’m in the Ottawa area and our growing season has just started. I can’t wait!...See MoreDiane Brakefield
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