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Gangly traveling roses?

11 months ago

I had ordered Young Lycidas from DA after reading here about how it has long canes that travel around and mix with other plants. Most people posting disliked it because of that, but I ordered specifically to do that, I thought it sounded nice blending the canes around with other things.

But, my DA order was cancelled for 2023, so now I'm wondering if there are other roses that have that tendency, in a purple-magenta color?

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Reb Z6-KS
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11 months ago

last modified: 11 months ago

I don't have a specific amount, just like the idea of them mingling heavily, lol.

I got 2 Sweet Charity at your suggestion, they smell so good!

I also blew quite a bit of my tax refund on hybrid musks. Last year I couldn't decide, so this year I just got all of them, lol, Penelope, Buff Beauty, Lavender Lassie, Ballerina, Sally Holmes. Ok, not all, but plenty.

I will look for those two you recommended, you haven't given me any bad advice yet!

Edit - Wow, I love Purple Skyliner, do you know where you got it? Not finding it online, I'll look at Burlington's list on HMF.

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Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
11 months ago
How much gangling do you want? Perennial Blue and Purple Skyliner will do just that, but can get larger than YL. PS is a stellar rose... extremely healthy here with heavy BS pressure and very hardy. Quick rebloom also. My PB is smaller and tends to BS, but that may change when planted out. Both are charming, IMO.
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Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
11 months ago
I grew mine from a gifted cutting, but I think Long ago Roses has it as well as FreedomGardens. Its vigorous!. Christopher in NJ used to grow it and his inspired me to get it. I dont have Buff Bauty. Id planned on getting it this year from LLARoses, but still am unsure how it does here. For the future, if you have space, both Bubblebath and Belinda are also lovely Hybrid Musks.

Although not in the HM category, Brise Parfum hits the same notes and seems to be available and some BigBox stores. I gor mine ORoot from Freedom Gardens last year and its blowing me away. Cant wait for pictures!
Reb Z6-KS
Original Author
10 months ago
I chickened out on these 2, for now, they're both bigger than I think I can fit in the space the way it is right now.
I got Vinyard Song, at Paul Barden's suggestion, until I can plan out some support and see how this new bed works out.
But, I keep looking at pictures of Purple Skyliner and thinking about it, It's definitely in my future.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
Vineyard Sond ig is a great rose, too. Another FABULOUS charming rose is EmmaEmma June June. LOVE this rose. Is still in a 5 gallon pot, but has an elegant growth habit with arching canes. I also emtntioned Perennial Blue and would like to update that this rose has blooms that last FOREVER!!! Literally weeks! Mine is a VERY slow grower, still in a pot with a cascading habidt.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
10 months ago
Emma J
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
10 months ago
Emma Jun
Reb Z6-KS
Original Author
10 months ago
Well, I have just accidentally received Isabella Skinner from Hummingbird Roses, it was an accidental order somehow, I meant to click on something else, they told me they'd switch it, but I got it anyway. I have no idea what I'm going to do with this monstrous rose, lol.

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