Please help me save my roses!
Rae Duff
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Please HELP save my Charisma rose!
Comments (9)I used fish emulsion to "weakly" fertilize the roses. All of the roses except Charisma seemed to be pleased with the treatment. I was careful not to get the liquid on the foliage of the plants. Our summers here in the 8a zone (PNW) are short and "moody". Last week, the weather was partly cloudy, rainy (and even a thunderstorm thrown into the mix) with the average temp at 72 degree. This week summer decided to visit us again - it has been warm with temperatures hovering around 84-87 degrees since Sunday. It is pleasant 81 degrees today. I wonder if the above mentioned factors affected my Charisma rose. I have been watering it to reverse any adverse reaction to the fish emulsion. Jeri: I am unsure if I should pull the entire rose plant out. I do not suspect a gofer issue. Sigh...I sincerely hope the rose survives. I am sentimental about my Charisma rose because it is my daughter's name (although the spelling and meaning of the name is different in our cultural roots/language). This post was edited by reemcook on Wed, Aug 7, 13 at 17:31...See MoreHelp me save my rustled rose!
Comments (3)I agree! Your roses has a better chance of surviving winter in the ground. We don't know anything about what kind of rose this is, but presumably it's reasonably hardy if it lived longer than the house. Pennsylvania has those awful, unpredictable winters, with mid-winter thaws followed by deep freezes into March. (My MIL lives in York). Most importantly, don't prune it in the fall and don't prune it next spring apart from removing dead wood. If voles are a problem in your area, research how to winterize your rose without turning your efforts into a vole sanctuary....See MoreHelp me save my rustled rose!
Comments (3)I'm not sure what type of rose it is. It had red blooms when we dug it up in June. I did take pics so maybe I can post them when I'm at home. The house was abandoned for maybe a year or so before so I assume they don't need too much care. It seems to be doing well in the pot. It just hasn't bloomed this summer after I potted it. The foliage looks good though. I just don't know if I should wait to plant outside until Spring when it has more roots and keep it in the garage or is it better to plant it in the ground now. Thank you for your responses....See MorePlease Help me save my DR
Comments (10)Carrie, Your Ofiice DR looks like it could be an Arabicum by the charateristic growth of it's caudex. The wide and more horizontal growth of base with main terminal branches coming from one plain. The leaves on Arabicums are usually larger than that of your other tree being more than likely Obesum. Arabicum leaves can feel a bit fuzzy. The skin on the Office DR (Arabicum) with it's rough or weather look is normal as long as firm and good color. The leaf loss could just be a change from inside to out, repotting or dormancy. As long as there is no sign of soft and dark marks on stem or caudex, it should be fine. Also, terminal growth tips should be green and healthy. Water sparingly until you see new growth commencing. Do not require much water at all if in dormancy. I like pruning my obesum's to keep them more compact, but it is not mandatory. Personal preference. They produce main lateral branches after a prune and each of these branches produce blooms. Do not prune your Arabicum. It will destroy it's overall character. thanks for the vote of confidence Marica, but I am still and always learning. Great info you have given and appreciated by Carrie, I am sure. Rick...See Morejim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
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