Rose ID? I’ve heard everything from David Austen to old bourbon.
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Comments (11)I'm not sure where I heard this, but it seems like I recall someone on this forum saying the long-caned bourbons could be pruned by cutting out the oldest wood up to about one third of the plant. Is that ok? Because that is sort of what I did last fall to my Madame Ernest Calvat. Actually, I probably cut out more like half of the plant, including main and new canes, just because I kind of got carried away. It looks really good right now, which is a big relief, because when I was finished, I thought I had really WAY overdone it. What I was going for was fewer canes so that it would make a more reasonable looking climber on my porch column/trellis, with kind of a fanned out and pegged section to the side. It had gotten so big, with so many canes that it just looked like a mess. Is it unrealistic to expect this rose to conform to my plans in the long run? I also have a younger Madame Isaac Pereire that I fear will need a similar treatment soon. It is growing along a low fence, and I've tried to keep it pegged and woven along the fence, but again, the same problem of too many canes is becoming an issue. Can anyone give me any advice on whether this method is ok? My daughter says just move those monsters to a better location, but that would be quite a task, and I don't really have the space....See MoreTHIS is why I order Austin roses from David Austin Roses.
Comments (32)Rebecca- your roses are gorgeous but so much work. I live in Massachusetts. It is so difficult to even dig a hole 10 inches deep with all the rock, boulders and ledge so I try to buy only own root roses. I have gotten some wonderful own root roses from DA and have some more scheduled for delivery next week. I hope they add more own root to their collections. I recently ordered 'Queen of Sweden' and 'Windermere' which is by far my healthiest DA rose and covers herself with delicate soft blush pink blooms from early summer till fall. She is cane hardy in my Z5b-6a garden. The only negative is lack of the "to die for" strong perfume scent that Austins are so known for. sharon...See MoreI've just ordered 3 'old' roses....
Comments (15)You're welcome, Marlorena. I didn't consider her a "warm weather" rose, but rather a colder weather survivor who would tolerate my warm conditions. By far, though, the absolute best moss for those conditions was Deuil de Paul Fontaine. With enough water, he performed like a dark colored, scented, mildewy, mossed Iceberg. Any time I could expect any other modern rose to flower, Paul had flowers and they were sumptuous. Gabriel Noyelle was another which flowered all the time there. I probably should add that calling Paul "mildewy" isn't cursing him. Where aridity causes extreme water stress, even with copious watering, mildew is chronic. Particularly when no chemical treatments are used. I didn't use anything to control diseases or insects there due to the aridity, heat, wind, wildlife and massive number of plants. There were usually between twelve and fifteen hundred plants in that garden, depending upon the year....See MoreDavid Austin Roses for Valentines Day (from my hubby)
Comments (48)Vap, I did look into Bolero. It is beautiful but I need to see about the heat wise. I am not sure but I think I am on borderline of zone according to Dave's garden. I will check later again. Vap, that is so cool what your husband did . Surprised, surprised :) SoFl, your husband is awesome also. I am glad mine is awesome too. All he did was here my credit card have fun . He cooked dinner and all. SoFl, I did order Lichfield Angel.. Thought, it was lighter color but turns white due to heat/sun. It is white ,duh...haha. I keep forgetting it is white. How is Scepter'd Isle and Tess of the d'Urbervilles ? Lavenderlace, thank you . I think magenta is ok. I might put Ebb in afternoon shade- maybe. I had this feeling , I am moving all the roses as Not plan in my garden due to heat, burn and what not. What do you guys recommend for BS during rainy seasons? Jin...See Morecatspa_zone9sunset14
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