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Preparing roses for winter; vigorous climbers

QuestionGreetings. I have several varieties of dwarf roses that are currently planted in above-ground plastic pots, 1 per pot except for my Eleanor/Pink Lady, they are planted 2 in a pot. Anyway, how do I winter

Help with Zephirine Drouhin

QuestionThis is acutally a Jackson and Perkins plant my son gave me for Mothers Day. I cant seem to get it to bloom. It is planted in a full sun spot just at the edge of a river birch tree. A couple of the tree bran

roses transplanting

QuestionLive in TX, zone 8, October, mild weather currently: When transplanting 3 - 5 yr old antique roses from one bed to another, WHAT IS IMPORTANT to remember? Have soaked for the initial move; how much lon

How far to cut back

QuestionI have lived in Albuquerque, NM for a year and inherited a yard full of rosebushes. However this year they are really taking over the yard (more specifically the paths they border.) How FAR can I cut

Where to find a particular rose plant

QuestionLast week I visited a friend in Tulsa, Oklahoma and took a detailed tour of the Tulsa Rose Garden. I found one rose in particular that I fell in love with and would like to order one of the plants for

Roses from seeds

QuestionHi, The wife has some seeds she collected from some old rose bushes and would like to plant them. What do we do now? :D (Obviously Im not the farmer in the family!) Thanks, Don Answe

climbers for trellis/fence

QuestionI have a fence about 6 feet tall and a trellis about eight feet. I want a rose to climb up the trellis and along the fence. Since I live in South Dakota (Zone 4), I know I cant be too picky because winter ha

Bare stems.

QuestionI have poorish soil which is reclaimed land from the Shannon (Ireland.) Therefore it is peat on top for about 1 ft then there is a grey clay which has in it small shells. With most things we have to line the

Blight on Constance Spry

QuestionI live in zone 7, I think, in Hillsboro, Oregon. I have 3 Constance Spry bushes that have a blight of some sort. Every year I swear I will take them out but every year they grow beautiful lush foliage, dozen

propagating roses from seed

QuestionI live in the Western Mountains of Maine, elevation around 1700 feet. We currently live on a property on a large lake, where we have some rugosa roses. These rosebushes have been growing wild here for decade

Starting from scratch

QuestionI am looking at getting into Rose growing when I move to Uganda next year. I have managed to pick up that the conditions are good, but am wondering what to be aware of in very high humidity? AnswerHello Nic

pruning and fertilizing roses

QuestionI would like to know when the best time to prune my rose bushes and if I should fertilize them after pruning or wait till spring. I live in the Junction city, Oregon. Thank you for your help. Pat Liberato A

getting roses ready for winter

QuestionDear Lynette: Do I have to cut the rose back at all before I put the foot of soil around the rose?Gina------------------------- Followup To Question - Dear Lynette, What do I do to get my roses ready for

Identifying a rose bush

QuestionWhen we moved into our house 12 months ago, we inherited one rose bush which was not well-cared for. Since we moved into the house in the fall and there were no blooms on the bush, we were unable to id

drooping rose bush

QuestionIt is a Hybrid Tea Rose (Crimson Glory) We live on a corner lot and all the rose bushes are on the outside of the fence facing the street. They are not close to the street though. I purchas

Rosebushes in Dallas,Texas

QuestionHi, A couple of days ago I found 2 hearty rosebushes with nice canes and good growth on them. I purchased both and planted them in the ground where they receive lots of sun and in a well drained area. They

plants to combine with roses

QuestionWe live on Sumas Prairie (lots of wind) in southern B. C. in Zone 6. I have one climbing rose (Josephs coat) twining over a split rail fence. I want to plant some low hardy bush roses in front of

blackspot - Zone 2

QuestionHello. Thank you for your help. I have several Morden shrub roses, which are excellent for our climate, but I did not notice the extreme blackspot problem the Hope for Humanity rose I bought had.

fertilizing roses

QuestionCan I use cold ashes from my fireplace for my roses. Also, I have heard that used coffee grounds and eggshells might be beneficial. Is this true? ( This is my first rose garden, can you tell?)Tha

Rose Care 101

QuestionHi Lynette I live in the Richmond, VA area and I just moved into a house where the previous owner planted a rose garden. I would love to maintain the garden, but I dont have a clue as to what to do. Thankful

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