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  2. ARMANDII
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    THIS YEARS ROSES - 2017

    Thank you @Sheal
    Thank you @Sheal
    Thank you @Sheal
    Thank you @Sheal
    ARMANDII, Jan 9, 2017 ... 3 4 5
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    Logan
    Aug 19, 2017 at 4:59 PM
  3. wiseowl
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    Gardeners' World Golden 50 years Jubilee Plant Winner

    Roses are very rewarding if you're prepared to look after them. :) If you haven't got the time or the inclination then they are definitely not the plants for you. I had Floribunda's in my last...
    Roses are very rewarding if you're prepared to look after them. :) If you haven't got the time or the inclination then they are definitely not the plants for you. I had Floribunda's in my last garden as they withstood the difficult climate I lived in.'Lucky!' In my experience almost completely...
    Roses are very rewarding if you're prepared to look after them. :) If you haven't got the time or the inclination then they are definitely not the plants for you. I had Floribunda's in my last garden as they withstood the difficult climate I lived...
    Roses are very rewarding if you're prepared to look after them. :) If you haven't got the time or the inclination then they are definitely not the plants for you. I had Floribunda's in my last...
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    wiseowl, Jul 29, 2017
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    Sheal
    Jul 29, 2017
  4. wiseowl
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    PHOTOS OF OUR ROSES TAKEN THIS YEAR 2017

    No labels anymore all HTs
    No labels anymore all HTs
    No labels anymore all HTs
    No labels anymore all HTs
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    wiseowl, Mar 15, 2017
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    Logan
    Jul 27, 2017
  5. wiseowl
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    PRUNING YOUR ROSES 2017

    Our Garden has a very nice Thornless Rose, its just about flowering now.
    Our Garden has a very nice Thornless Rose, its just about flowering now.
    Our Garden has a very nice Thornless Rose, its just about flowering now.
    Our Garden has a very nice Thornless Rose, its just about flowering now.
    wiseowl, Mar 15, 2017
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    John Jameson
    Apr 14, 2017
  6. wiseowl
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    Informative x 5

    PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO PRUNE YOUR ROSES

    Good morning @Mowerman my friend yes I have more scars on me than your Rose canes;):heehee:
    Good morning @Mowerman my friend yes I have more scars on me than your Rose canes;):heehee:
    Good morning @Mowerman my friend yes I have more scars on me than your Rose canes;):heehee:
    Good morning @Mowerman my friend yes I have more scars on me than your Rose canes;):heehee:
    wiseowl, Feb 19, 2017
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    wiseowl
    Mar 12, 2017
  7. ARMANDII
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    IT'S NEVER ONLY A ROSE - 2017

    The new thread for 2017:snorky:
    The new thread for 2017:snorky:
    The new thread for 2017:snorky:
    The new thread for 2017:snorky:
    ARMANDII, Jan 9, 2017
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    ARMANDII
    Jan 9, 2017
  8. wiseowl
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    Growing Roses In Containers

    Good morningTerracotta is made from clay – which is just a kind of soil – that is turned on a wheel and fired in a kiln. The hotter the firing, the more frost-resistant it will be. This is...
    Good morningTerracotta is made from clay – which is just a kind of soil – that is turned on a wheel and fired in a kiln. The hotter the firing, the more frost-resistant it will be. This is important because terracotta can crack and flake in very cold weather because the pots absorb water which...
    Good morningTerracotta is made from clay – which is just a kind of soil – that is turned on a wheel and fired in a kiln. The hotter the firing, the more frost-resistant it will be. This is important because terracotta can crack and flake in...
    Good morningTerracotta is made from clay – which is just a kind of soil – that is turned on a wheel and fired in a kiln. The hotter the firing, the more frost-resistant it will be. This is...
    wiseowl, Jul 17, 2015
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    wiseowl
    Jul 17, 2015
  9. wiseowl
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    Bare Root/Container Roses

    Roses were first sold in pots, as were most plants, to fulfil the demands of the instant gardener but the traditional method of supply is as bare root plants in the winter months, often by mail...
    Roses were first sold in pots, as were most plants, to fulfil the demands of the instant gardener but the traditional method of supply is as bare root plants in the winter months, often by mail order. There is little between them as far as the ultimate plant is concerned but there are advantages...
    Roses were first sold in pots, as were most plants, to fulfil the demands of the instant gardener but the traditional method of supply is as bare root plants in the winter months, often by mail order. There is little between them as far as the...
    Roses were first sold in pots, as were most plants, to fulfil the demands of the instant gardener but the traditional method of supply is as bare root plants in the winter months, often by mail...
    wiseowl, Jul 14, 2015
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    wiseowl
    Jul 14, 2015
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  11. Victoria

    Propagating Roses

    Its the Cinnamon that is the key here.. Cinnamon is very helpful stuff.. Cinnamon is a kind of antiseptic and has healing properties, been used for centuries in countries where it grows.. :thumbsup:
    Its the Cinnamon that is the key here.. Cinnamon is very helpful stuff.. Cinnamon is a kind of antiseptic and has healing properties, been used for centuries in countries where it grows.. :thumbsup:
    Its the Cinnamon that is the key here.. Cinnamon is very helpful stuff.. Cinnamon is a kind of antiseptic and has healing properties, been used for centuries in countries where it grows.. :thumbsup:
    Its the Cinnamon that is the key here.. Cinnamon is very helpful stuff.. Cinnamon is a kind of antiseptic and has healing properties, been used for centuries in countries where it grows.. :thumbsup:
    Victoria, Aug 12, 2017
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    Marley Farley
    Aug 13, 2017
  12. Zigs

    Should this be doing this?

    Looks like weedkiller damage to me
    Looks like weedkiller damage to me
    Looks like weedkiller damage to me
    Looks like weedkiller damage to me
    Zigs, Jul 25, 2017
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    Palazzio
    Aug 1, 2017
  13. Zigs

    War of the Roses

    That's Chelt ing ham for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    That's Chelt ing ham for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    That's Chelt ing ham for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    That's Chelt ing ham for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Zigs, Jul 17, 2017
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    Jiffy
    Jul 17, 2017
  14. Ses

    Can anyone help with id?

    Hi @Ses i have just found another photo of my New Dawn taken to n June when it was in full flower.As we are in drought conditions here where I live the bush is now starting to suffer a bit so the...
    Hi @Ses i have just found another photo of my New Dawn taken to n June when it was in full flower.As we are in drought conditions here where I live the bush is now starting to suffer a bit so the photo I put up was about the best I could offer:biggrin:Here is another photo to help you
    Hi @Ses i have just found another photo of my New Dawn taken to n June when it was in full flower.As we are in drought conditions here where I live the bush is now starting to suffer a bit so the photo I put up was about the best I could offer:biggrin:...
    Hi @Ses i have just found another photo of my New Dawn taken to n June when it was in full flower.As we are in drought conditions here where I live the bush is now starting to suffer a bit so the...
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    Ses, Jul 8, 2017
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    Kandy
    Jul 8, 2017
  15. HarryS

    Yellow Rose ID ?

    Ooh that's interesting-didn't think of that being a way to id a rose!
    Ooh that's interesting-didn't think of that being a way to id a rose!
    Ooh that's interesting-didn't think of that being a way to id a rose!
    Ooh that's interesting-didn't think of that being a way to id a rose!
    HarryS, Jul 8, 2017
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    Snorky85
    Jul 8, 2017
  16. Loopylupin

    Oh dear! My poor rose!

    Thank you Wise Old Owl. I will have a bald rose as of tomorrow. I do do the pruning in the spring as a rule so will leave (un)well alone until then. Poor Mina rose....bought to mark birth of my...
    Thank you Wise Old Owl. I will have a bald rose as of tomorrow. I do do the pruning in the spring as a rule so will leave (un)well alone until then. Poor Mina rose....bought to mark birth of my granddaughter Minna. Should I feed the stalks or just water?
    Thank you Wise Old Owl. I will have a bald rose as of tomorrow. I do do the pruning in the spring as a rule so will leave (un)well alone until then. Poor Mina rose....bought to mark birth of my granddaughter Minna. Should I feed the stalks or...
    Thank you Wise Old Owl. I will have a bald rose as of tomorrow. I do do the pruning in the spring as a rule so will leave (un)well alone until then. Poor Mina rose....bought to mark birth of my...
    Loopylupin, Jul 4, 2017
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    JJ28
    Jul 6, 2017
  17. Snorky85

    Climbing rose not flowering

    This one had a few nasties at the base but the further away from the base there was hardly any!Worlds Favourite Rose! :) I like that. Specifically picked this one as my Great Grandad (who was a...
    This one had a few nasties at the base but the further away from the base there was hardly any!Worlds Favourite Rose! :) I like that. Specifically picked this one as my Great Grandad (who was a VERY keen gardener) used to grow it. :)
    This one had a few nasties at the base but the further away from the base there was hardly any!Worlds Favourite Rose! :) I like that. Specifically picked this one as my Great Grandad (who was a VERY keen gardener) used to grow it. :)
    This one had a few nasties at the base but the further away from the base there was hardly any!Worlds Favourite Rose! :) I like that. Specifically picked this one as my Great Grandad (who was a...
    Snorky85, Jul 2, 2017
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    Snorky85
    Jul 3, 2017
  18. barryr

    help with roses

    Good morning @barryr no worries my friend its your TLC that is the reason for your Rose is simply blooming,well done;):blue thumb:
    Good morning @barryr no worries my friend its your TLC that is the reason for your Rose is simply blooming,well done;):blue thumb:
    Good morning @barryr no worries my friend its your TLC that is the reason for your Rose is simply blooming,well done;):blue thumb:
    Good morning @barryr no worries my friend its your TLC that is the reason for your Rose is simply blooming,well done;):blue thumb:
    barryr, Mar 4, 2017
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    wiseowl
    Jun 25, 2017
  19. Albertine

    Rambling rose through a grapevine?

    About your grape vine, have you tried leaving the fruit on for a lot longer. Sometimes people don't leave them on long enough.
    About your grape vine, have you tried leaving the fruit on for a lot longer. Sometimes people don't leave them on long enough.
    About your grape vine, have you tried leaving the fruit on for a lot longer. Sometimes people don't leave them on long enough.
    About your grape vine, have you tried leaving the fruit on for a lot longer. Sometimes people don't leave them on long enough.
    Albertine, May 7, 2017
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    Logan
    Jun 25, 2017
  20. Rustler

    A Rose ID please.

    Hi, it's very difficult, there's so many. But is it a hybrid tea, floribunda or a climber.? and how long ago.
    Hi, it's very difficult, there's so many. But is it a hybrid tea, floribunda or a climber.? and how long ago.
    Hi, it's very difficult, there's so many. But is it a hybrid tea, floribunda or a climber.? and how long ago.
    Hi, it's very difficult, there's so many. But is it a hybrid tea, floribunda or a climber.? and how long ago.
    Rustler, May 28, 2017
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    Logan
    Jun 25, 2017
  21. Clueless76

    Climbing rose onto pergola

    Thanks irmemac!
    Thanks irmemac!
    Thanks irmemac!
    Thanks irmemac!
    Clueless76, Jun 20, 2017
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    Clueless76
    Jun 20, 2017
  22. BrandNewGardener

    I think I'm doing this wrong...

    Thank you, I hope so. These were totally bare stems just a week ago! It's got a long way to go but it's a good start. :)
    Thank you, I hope so. These were totally bare stems just a week ago! It's got a long way to go but it's a good start. :)
    Thank you, I hope so. These were totally bare stems just a week ago! It's got a long way to go but it's a good start. :)
    Thank you, I hope so. These were totally bare stems just a week ago! It's got a long way to go but it's a good start. :)
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    BrandNewGardener, May 16, 2017
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    BrandNewGardener
    Jun 14, 2017
  23. Snorky85

    Unknown climber - how to prine to promote more flowering ?

    Mine are flowering now, maybe a week or two since.
    Mine are flowering now, maybe a week or two since.
    Mine are flowering now, maybe a week or two since.
    Mine are flowering now, maybe a week or two since.
    Snorky85, Jun 5, 2017
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    CharlieBot
    Jun 12, 2017
  24. kamchow

    stromboli to dog?

    I've grown roses for many years @kamchow and the grafts have always been just above soil level. I haven't had issues with suckers so will continue to plant the same way in the future. :)Monty...
    I've grown roses for many years @kamchow and the grafts have always been just above soil level. I haven't had issues with suckers so will continue to plant the same way in the future. :)Monty Don? I'd take any advice he gives on any plant with a pinch of salt.
    I've grown roses for many years @kamchow and the grafts have always been just above soil level. I haven't had issues with suckers so will continue to plant the same way in the future. :)Monty Don? I'd take any advice he gives on any plant with a...
    I've grown roses for many years @kamchow and the grafts have always been just above soil level. I haven't had issues with suckers so will continue to plant the same way in the future. :)Monty...
    kamchow, May 26, 2017
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    Sheal
    May 28, 2017
  25. Markymark

    What's this white mould?

    Good evening @Markymark the powdery mildew that attacks roses is known as Sphaerotheca pannosa Powdery mildew on roses will form what looks like a white powder over the surface area of the rose...
    Good evening @Markymark the powdery mildew that attacks roses is known as Sphaerotheca pannosa Powdery mildew on roses will form what looks like a white powder over the surface area of the rose leaves, and it may also spread to the stems and new rose buds. It can disfigure the leaves and they...
    Good evening @Markymark the powdery mildew that attacks roses is known as Sphaerotheca pannosa Powdery mildew on roses will form what looks like a white powder over the surface area of the rose leaves, and it may also spread to the stems and new...
    Good evening @Markymark the powdery mildew that attacks roses is known as Sphaerotheca pannosa Powdery mildew on roses will form what looks like a white powder over the surface area of the rose...
    Markymark, May 28, 2017
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    wiseowl
    May 28, 2017
  26. Jiffy

    Looking for a Rose

    Thank you M yes we are thrilled :)
    Thank you M yes we are thrilled :)
    Thank you M yes we are thrilled :)
    Thank you M yes we are thrilled :)
    Jiffy, Jul 27, 2015
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    Jiffy
    May 28, 2017
  27. Zigs

    Rose id

    I'll really annoy my mate and pick it to bring up to Shineyland :heehee:
    I'll really annoy my mate and pick it to bring up to Shineyland :heehee:
    I'll really annoy my mate and pick it to bring up to Shineyland :heehee:
    I'll really annoy my mate and pick it to bring up to Shineyland :heehee:
    Zigs, May 12, 2017
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    Zigs
    May 20, 2017
  28. TheMadHedger

    "Rosa Favourite"

    Thanks, it's a pink one. I'll pop it outside then. :)
    Thanks, it's a pink one. I'll pop it outside then. :)
    Thanks, it's a pink one. I'll pop it outside then. :)
    Thanks, it's a pink one. I'll pop it outside then. :)
    TheMadHedger, May 15, 2017
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    TheMadHedger
    May 17, 2017
  29. Snorky85

    Training a climber

    Thanks @woo i'll have another look and see how flexible they are. If not i'll leave for now, but I was thinking that if I cut them off would they concentrate their energy on growing the stems up...
    Thanks @woo i'll have another look and see how flexible they are. If not i'll leave for now, but I was thinking that if I cut them off would they concentrate their energy on growing the stems up the trellis?(not sure if it works like that?!)
    Thanks @woo i'll have another look and see how flexible they are. If not i'll leave for now, but I was thinking that if I cut them off would they concentrate their energy on growing the stems up the trellis?(not sure if it works like that?!)
    Thanks @woo i'll have another look and see how flexible they are. If not i'll leave for now, but I was thinking that if I cut them off would they concentrate their energy on growing the stems up...
    Snorky85, May 15, 2017
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    Snorky85
    May 16, 2017
  30. Snorky85

    Frost or black spot?

    Thanks both, i'll get out there are get sorting them. Last year they were horrific but Id only just moved in-determined to make them better this year :)
    Thanks both, i'll get out there are get sorting them. Last year they were horrific but Id only just moved in-determined to make them better this year :)
    Thanks both, i'll get out there are get sorting them. Last year they were horrific but Id only just moved in-determined to make them better this year :)
    Thanks both, i'll get out there are get sorting them. Last year they were horrific but Id only just moved in-determined to make them better this year :)
    Snorky85, May 11, 2017
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    Snorky85
    May 11, 2017
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