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Posted: Apr/20/2009 3:49 PM PST
Greetings everyone and Happy Spring! I'm thinking of trying some roses and I'm looking for some advice/tips/pointers/warnings! I'm thinking of starting with the inexpensive wal-mart or menards/lowes roses, so that I'm not investing a lot to start. I'm just uncertain as to what type and variety. I've heard a lot of disaster stories regarding tea roses... I'm thinking of climbers and hedge roses, there's so much to choose from and I don't know where to start. Plus, I have to keep in mind that I'm zone 3/4. Thanks to all that have an answer! |
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Posted: Apr/20/2009 5:41 PM PST
Yes, tea roses can sometimes be finicky, but some are more hardy than others. My opinion is start slow, maybe just one plant, and talk to local nurseries that will be able to help you choose a hardier rose. Be sure the spot you choose gets plenty of sun (>5hours/day). Ask about planting - if it is a grafter rose, you should plant the graft ball (correct term??) below the ground so it is protected from winter cold. I have hedge roses but don't like them because the roses start looking dead and there are too many of them to deadhead frequently. I tried one tea rose that did not do well (bought two, killed two) and then tried some that were listed as more hardy and so far I now have 4 bushes (mind you I've never been into roses!). Good luck! |
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Posted: Apr/20/2009 5:48 PM PST
Hey Sue, Growing roses in Wi is not that hard. First what ever rose you choose, make sure it's healthy. The down side to the 'generic" roses is that they are gernerally more exposed to the diseases and virus' that plague roses. One tip would be to buy the sub-zero roses that are out in the garden centers now, or order the Buck Hardy roses on line. what ever you choose, make sure it has full sun, dig the hole 2'x2' put well rotted manure in the bottom. Plant it at the right depth, too deep and you will get no growth, too shallow and it will burn or freeze. Make sure you will be able to cover it in winter ( I use leaves and the dirt left from my containers). for the first 10 days you want to water every day, then 1-2 inches of water a week, preferably deep but less frequent waterings to help promote a good root system, deep roots are a key to rose success. Make sure you plant in a well draining area, roots that sit in water will kill your rose, root rot. My best advice would be to buy "own root roses" as opposed to grafted. You don't have to worry about how deep to plant the graft, or suckers. Heirloom roses and J&P are good on-line, steins or you local garden center should have own root selections also. Hope this helps some. Sass Hey Kar, I'm up to 40 now.... |
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Posted: Apr/21/2009 4:36 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by sassmuffin Hey Kar, I'm up to 40 now.... If only I had enough sun for more.... |
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Posted: Apr/21/2009 12:30 PM PST
I love the shrub type roses. I find the fewer petals on the rose, the easier to grow and maintain. HOWEVER, I am wanting some of those David Austin beauties!! Sass, do you have luck with those? |
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Posted: Apr/21/2009 12:38 PM PST
I don't have any David Austin roses....usually by the time I think of them, I have already used up my rose allowance |
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