Best Roses

But at other times the flush of lipstick pink covers about 90% of the petal. It also sets hips which are winter food for the birds. The stems are almost thornless.(1843, Vibert) is a hybrid perpetual, also an OGR.

Now that I am in love I want to convert you, too. It is somewhat disease resistant, hardy in zones 6b-9b and has little to no fragrance. I had no idea there were so many wonderful roses in all shades of peach, apricot, melon and orange.

Its blooms sometimes have lighter-colored edges, and it proves that own-root roses can be vigorous too, as it is crowding out that dark red grafted rose in front of it.Many old roses can have sentimental value too, as one of those my sister rooted still...

How much pink it has is dependent on the weather. But it will give you an idea of the process I go through to choose my roses.At the top of my list is 'Peace' [Meilland, 1946]. Best yet it bloomed early, so there was something spectacular in the rose...

One of the parents of this rose is 'Angel Face' listed above and it has the strong, fruity fragrance of it's predecessor. What it is: very fragrant, repeat blooming, height of 30"-40" by 24" wide, large fully-double blooms in clusters, hardy to zone 7.The...

I washed my mint, patted it dry and stripped the leaves to use in the tea.The next morning, my rose hip halves were dry. It was pretty labor intensive, but there isn't any mystery as to what I'm actually making into tea.I have a huge patch of chocolate...

And there are some roses that can be trained either as shrubs or climbers. Old European roses include the Gallicas, Albas, Centifolias, Damasks and Moss Roses. Species and Near Species Roses are another category.

This rose in its very survival was the perfect representation of hope in a world where it is needed so desperately by so many.I went on to read about the efforts of Dr. William C. Over the weeks, I presented the story to several of our church groups and...

I use cut polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles to cover the cuttings after planting; they provide the role of a cloche, or small greenhouse, protecting them from freezing during our heavy winters.The best time for rose propagation in our temperate...

There is a house that fronts the property where he lives and will continue to do so as long as he wishes, after which it will belong to his son, Keith, who will move it.Most of the research that has produced approximately 500 new roses, the majority of...

I had been planning my dream in my head for several years, even before the house was built. So the two large quadrants became the "Dawn Garden" and the "Sunset Garden". It would get all day sun, but be exposed to more wind.

The Scotch Briar Rose is disease resistant and grows well in zones 3b through 9b. They make for some thorny security that doubles as a tasty treat. Don't make it easy for them. The added bonus to using natural landscaping is the security we are able to...

They are located in all USDA climate zones.The plants in the test gardens are given the same care as they would receive in an average home garden.Only the roses that pass these rigid processes get the coveted AARS designation.vigor of the plant, fragrance,...

As many as 450 different roses grow here so there will be shapes, colours and perfumes to meet everybody's specific tastes, from old botanical roses with masses of small flowers blowing like fireworks on the dark foliage to big showy modern hybrids.

But I put a saucer under the pot, removed all the tape and the paper towels that were around the little plant, and left it to the rain. Surely not.Oh yes it did! Now it is not unusual for roses to bloom in late October here, it happens all the time in...

One area of design we may not notice is on dinnerware. Floral patterns have been used to decorate just about everything and appear almost everywhere.They have been used so extensively, that we take them for granted even though we pass them by everyday.

Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Or as a focal point in a perennial bed. Hips may be used whole or slightly broken. Add one pound of sugar (about 3 1/2 cups) to one pound of pulp and simmer.

The others are pictured below; 'Barkarole', aka 'Taboo', and 'Baccara'. If you are interested in seeing how popular the black rose is in today's society, just do a web search. Orange You Beautiful?

In the mid-'60s he and his family returned to Ireland. Sean McCann has hybridized more than 90 roses. He tells me bits and pieces of his life in Ireland, and I relate to him about my life in Texas.I have learned that family is very important to Sean.

In fact, there are too many shades to mention in this short article.I cannot express enough how important it is to plan before planting any garden. Among the many rich hues of Hybrid Teas for the gardener to choose from are blues, also known as lavenders,...

But since it doesn't have thorns, I can just push my way through. No matter how often or how inexpertly I prune it, it responds with loads of vigorous growth and dozens of beautiful blooms.If you love roses but have been reluctant to try one in your garden,...

I didn't count the hybrid teas that I had given to the owner's daughter. I queried organizations and sent out pictures and got some named. I learned howto prune old garden roses: you don't cut them down in the fall like you do modern roses, you won't...

The hips are large enough to be harvested and since rose hips contain a significant amount of Vitamin C, many gardeners grow it for this purpose. According to many sources, Pliny the Elder's (23-79 AD) description of white roses may have very well been...

They are, of course, succeptible to the same pests and diseases as other, larger types of roses.Your newly acquired mini rose is planted the same as larger varieties. Give them a shot in the spring when they first develop leaves, then after each flush...

One of the most important tasks that you can do before starting to grow a new plant is to get a soil test. The other 76% of the fertilizer are trace elements and inert ingredients.As I mentioned in an earlier article, I apply no fertilizer when planting...

[19]Climbing rose, is native to the eastern and southern United States. Vol 32, No. 4, Oct. 'Circumpolar Rose' is a native of North America and the circumpolar region. The rose was introduced to the United States and to New Zealand by early colonists.

The proliferation of geraniums were next to go. As an aside, it is ironic that I would give anything for just ONE of those healthy volunteer geraniums to have in my garden now. HOWEVER, when trying to clear what seems to be miles of these branches, you...