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Pot Sizes
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
Thank you, That is going to be really helpful!
wiseowl, Feb 19, 2018
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Irmemac
Feb 19, 2018
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Black Spot thoughts
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sounds lovely Sandy Ground, the scent of roses is so evocative of a Summer’s day, and I am an inveterate rose sniffer whenever I come across them.
Sandy Ground, Oct 9, 2019 ... 2 3
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Oakapple
Feb 7, 2021
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ROSE PROBLEMS/BLACK SPOT/ Etc
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects...
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects have no effect on your Rose they can be wiped off by hand or or dislodged with a jet of water from...
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects have no effect on your Rose they can be wiped off by...
CUCKOO SPIT Cuckoo Spit to me caused by Spittlebugs common name Froghoppers each blob contains a creamy white insect nymph up to 4-6mm (¼in) longApart from producing the "Spit" these insects...

wiseowl, Sep 5, 2017
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wiseowl
Jun 9, 2021
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The Seven Groups Of Roses
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my...
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my climbers are a group in themselves and that a few other groups exist. Very new to roses so just having a...
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my climbers are a group in themselves and that a few other...
thanks for the info, I was reading about Hybrid Teas & Floribunda Roses, and started to try an work out what group my Climbing roses fell into , this thread has explained very easily that my...
wiseowl, Jun 21, 2018
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ETAF
Aug 20, 2021
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Growing Roses In Pots/Containers
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A...
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A young Rose can be started in container smaller than eventually necessary and repotted as it becomes...
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A young Rose can be started in container smaller...
Growing Roses In Pots/ContainersRoses can be grown in any pot /Container which has sufficient soil to relate to their growth;the bigger the Rose is intended to be,then the larger the container.A...
wiseowl, Aug 2, 2022
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wiseowl
Aug 2, 2022
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The History Of The Peace Rose
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking...
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking bottle of homemade perfume. Bless her, she always put on a surprised look ( as adults we now think it...
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking bottle of homemade perfume. Bless her, she always...
Always had a least one in all of my childhood gardens as it was my Mums favourite.We use to collect the petals and make up a concoction ...then proudly present her with a very dubious looking...
wiseowl, Jan 17, 2013 ... 2
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Upsydaisy
Jan 24, 2023
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Rose Replant Disease
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose...
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose where one has been in the last 2 years? You could suffer from rose replant disease and the rose could...
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose where one has been in the last 2 years? You could...
Some gardeners have used a cardboard box with the bottom removed to line the hole; by the time the cardboard rots away, the plant has established,problems with tired soil? Trying to plant a rose...
wiseowl, Mar 4, 2023
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wiseowl
Mar 4, 2023
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Propagating A Rose By Taking A Cutting
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5...
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5 leaves,from the stock plant.Remove all except the top two leaf shoots but keep the buds.Cut the...
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5 leaves,from the stock plant.Remove all except the...
ROSE CUTTINGS This is the way that I have done it in the past when cars had solid tyres In late Summer or early Autumn cut a piece of stemup to about 23 cm (9 inches) in length,with about 4 or 5...

wiseowl, Jul 12, 2023
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wiseowl
Jul 12, 2023
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ITS A GOOD TIME TO PRUNE YOUR ROSES
Good afternoon @Perki my friend I always say that in the garden rules are meant to guide you and not to bind you especially with Roses but I still make a cut at a 45-degree angle about 1/4 inch...
Good afternoon @Perki my friend I always say that in the garden rules are meant to guide you and not to bind you especially with Roses but I still make a cut at a 45-degree angle about 1/4 inch above the bud, slanting away from the bud and I still teach my students that an angled cut allows...
Good afternoon @Perki my friend I always say that in the garden rules are meant to guide you and not to bind you especially with Roses but I still make a cut at a 45-degree angle about 1/4 inch above the bud, slanting away from the bud and I...
Good afternoon @Perki my friend I always say that in the garden rules are meant to guide you and not to bind you especially with Roses but I still make a cut at a 45-degree angle about 1/4 inch...
wiseowl, Jul 8, 2023 ... 2
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wiseowl
Jan 21, 2024
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Rose Of The Year 2024
Oh thank you, I might have to have a look. I have not bought roses from them before.
Oh thank you, I might have to have a look. I have not bought roses from them before.
Oh thank you, I might have to have a look. I have not bought roses from them before.
Oh thank you, I might have to have a look. I have not bought roses from them before.
wiseowl, Mar 15, 2024
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ClematisDbee
Mar 22, 2024
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Members Roses 2024
I've got a couple of tiny buds on my Palais Biron. Completely covered in aphids. I did wipe them off, but they're very determined. Hopefully they won't affect the blooms too badly, it was my...
I've got a couple of tiny buds on my Palais Biron. Completely covered in aphids. I did wipe them off, but they're very determined. Hopefully they won't affect the blooms too badly, it was my favorite last year.
I've got a couple of tiny buds on my Palais Biron. Completely covered in aphids. I did wipe them off, but they're very determined. Hopefully they won't affect the blooms too badly, it was my favorite last year.
I've got a couple of tiny buds on my Palais Biron. Completely covered in aphids. I did wipe them off, but they're very determined. Hopefully they won't affect the blooms too badly, it was my...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024 ... 4 5 6
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MoodyBlooms
Apr 15, 2024 at 11:09 AM
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climbing rose
What do other people in the area grow? That would give you a good idea what would do well in your garden.Or do you want to be different? Personally I like gorse bushes. Sorry I didn't spot it was...
What do other people in the area grow? That would give you a good idea what would do well in your garden.Or do you want to be different? Personally I like gorse bushes. Sorry I didn't spot it was your question about the clematis plugs. pete2255 [ February 01, 2005, 08:00...
What do other people in the area grow? That would give you a good idea what would do well in your garden.Or do you want to be different? Personally I like gorse bushes. Sorry I didn't spot it was your question about the clematis plugs. ...
What do other people in the area grow? That would give you a good idea what would do well in your garden.Or do you want to be different? Personally I like gorse bushes. Sorry I didn't spot it was...
fothers, Jan 28, 2005
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pete
Feb 1, 2005
Primroses
I think its sparrows, they do the same to yellow crocus aswell
I think its sparrows, they do the same to yellow crocus aswell
I think its sparrows, they do the same to yellow crocus aswell
I think its sparrows, they do the same to yellow crocus aswell
Eileen, Mar 22, 2005
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pete
Mar 24, 2005
Roses
Last year I used Roseclear on my roses - seemed to work well initially but was limited to three applications, and later in the season black spot appeared. Have done the usual of clearing old...
Last year I used Roseclear on my roses - seemed to work well initially but was limited to three applications, and later in the season black spot appeared. Have done the usual of clearing old leaves and re-mulchingMultirose does not limit to 3 - but is it effective?Your help would be much...
Last year I used Roseclear on my roses - seemed to work well initially but was limited to three applications, and later in the season black spot appeared. Have done the usual of clearing old leaves and re-mulchingMultirose does not limit to 3 -...
Last year I used Roseclear on my roses - seemed to work well initially but was limited to three applications, and later in the season black spot appeared. Have done the usual of clearing old...
Fran, Mar 26, 2005
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Fran
Mar 26, 2005
Roses
I've taken cuttings of both 'iceberg' and 'zephrine drouhin'about four years ago,Yyou have to be very patient as zephrine drouhin only flowered fo the first time last year and not very much at...
I've taken cuttings of both 'iceberg' and 'zephrine drouhin'about four years ago,Yyou have to be very patient as zephrine drouhin only flowered fo the first time last year and not very much at that. Dr Hessayon says(it's too long ago to remember what I did)use with ramblers,climbers and vigorous...
I've taken cuttings of both 'iceberg' and 'zephrine drouhin'about four years ago,Yyou have to be very patient as zephrine drouhin only flowered fo the first time last year and not very much at that. Dr Hessayon says(it's too long ago to remember...
I've taken cuttings of both 'iceberg' and 'zephrine drouhin'about four years ago,Yyou have to be very patient as zephrine drouhin only flowered fo the first time last year and not very much at...
Hannah, Apr 8, 2005
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revin helen
Apr 8, 2005
Roses
Thankyou all for your condolences and good advice ...I'm sure i will be able to find a suitable Rose in memory of dad.. Thanks again Julie X
Thankyou all for your condolences and good advice ...I'm sure i will be able to find a suitable Rose in memory of dad.. Thanks again Julie X
Thankyou all for your condolences and good advice ...I'm sure i will be able to find a suitable Rose in memory of dad.. Thanks again Julie X
Thankyou all for your condolences and good advice ...I'm sure i will be able to find a suitable Rose in memory of dad.. Thanks again Julie X
juliendave, Apr 18, 2005
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juliendave
Apr 19, 2005
Another Rose Question
Its a tad on the late side for those that need spring pruning - but if you prune now, they should still flower this season, although perhaps a lot later, if they are the variety that should have...
Its a tad on the late side for those that need spring pruning - but if you prune now, they should still flower this season, although perhaps a lot later, if they are the variety that should have been pruned in the autumn, the ramblers, you could have a problem.
Its a tad on the late side for those that need spring pruning - but if you prune now, they should still flower this season, although perhaps a lot later, if they are the variety that should have been pruned in the autumn, the ramblers, you could...
Its a tad on the late side for those that need spring pruning - but if you prune now, they should still flower this season, although perhaps a lot later, if they are the variety that should have...
The Skiver, May 16, 2005
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Fran
May 16, 2005
Rose hedge
Depends on if the rosa rugosas were grafted stock, if they were then no, or at least not the rose your growing, possibly briar stock (tear the suckers off rather than cutting them back), if not...
Depends on if the rosa rugosas were grafted stock, if they were then no, or at least not the rose your growing, possibly briar stock (tear the suckers off rather than cutting them back), if not then possibly yes. But be warned, I have a rose rugosas grown from a cutting by a friend and the...
Depends on if the rosa rugosas were grafted stock, if they were then no, or at least not the rose your growing, possibly briar stock (tear the suckers off rather than cutting them back), if not then possibly yes. But be warned, I have a rose...
Depends on if the rosa rugosas were grafted stock, if they were then no, or at least not the rose your growing, possibly briar stock (tear the suckers off rather than cutting them back), if not...
alisonfan, May 20, 2005
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Fran
May 20, 2005
Beginner to roses need help
Hi Mrs Cloudy, Yes I do have good drainage holes. I actually now believe I've been watering just that bit too much. I'm going to slacken off now. Any help on week by week care ie when do I feed...
Hi Mrs Cloudy, Yes I do have good drainage holes. I actually now believe I've been watering just that bit too much. I'm going to slacken off now. Any help on week by week care ie when do I feed and what with? Thanks for the advice Charlie
Hi Mrs Cloudy, Yes I do have good drainage holes. I actually now believe I've been watering just that bit too much. I'm going to slacken off now. Any help on week by week care ie when do I feed and what with? Thanks for the advice Charlie
Hi Mrs Cloudy, Yes I do have good drainage holes. I actually now believe I've been watering just that bit too much. I'm going to slacken off now. Any help on week by week care ie when do I feed...
Charlie, Jun 10, 2005
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Charlie
Jun 11, 2005
Discoloured rose leaves - what is it.
:D Hi charlie mean't to say mention it when you go to garden cetre. Next trip maybe, if no one comes uo with anything. I did wonder about earwigs though, they are s**s. :confused: [ 20....
:D Hi charlie mean't to say mention it when you go to garden cetre. Next trip maybe, if no one comes uo with anything. I did wonder about earwigs though, they are s**s. :confused: [ 20. June 2005, 09:20 AM: Message edited by: Marley Farley ]
:D Hi charlie mean't to say mention it when you go to garden cetre. Next trip maybe, if no one comes uo with anything. I did wonder about earwigs though, they are s**s. :confused: [ 20. June 2005, 09:20 AM: Message edited by: Marley Farley ]
:D Hi charlie mean't to say mention it when you go to garden cetre. Next trip maybe, if no one comes uo with anything. I did wonder about earwigs though, they are s**s. :confused: [ 20....
Charlie, Jun 19, 2005
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Marley Farley
Jun 20, 2005
Critters on my rose leaves - Photos
This is a good site for help with pests Charliehttp://www.garden-care.org.uk/GardenCare/default.asp
This is a good site for help with pests Charliehttp://www.garden-care.org.uk/GardenCare/default.asp
This is a good site for help with pests Charliehttp://www.garden-care.org.uk/GardenCare/default.asp
This is a good site for help with pests Charliehttp://www.garden-care.org.uk/GardenCare/default.asp
Charlie, Jun 20, 2005
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SteveW
Jun 21, 2005
What is the Ideal soil for Roses
Rosietu, one of the reasons I would not want the sandy loam my father gardened on. Clay may be a swine to cultivate, and condition - but it is great for growing.Well done you, for getting...
Rosietu, one of the reasons I would not want the sandy loam my father gardened on. Clay may be a swine to cultivate, and condition - but it is great for growing.Well done you, for getting blooms from October planted roses - give em a few years, and I betcha they find meatier ground below the...
Rosietu, one of the reasons I would not want the sandy loam my father gardened on. Clay may be a swine to cultivate, and condition - but it is great for growing.Well done you, for getting blooms from October planted roses - give em a few...
Rosietu, one of the reasons I would not want the sandy loam my father gardened on. Clay may be a swine to cultivate, and condition - but it is great for growing.Well done you, for getting...
Charlie, Jun 19, 2005
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Fran
Jun 22, 2005
Climbing Rose
hi Paladin ...you can just cut an odd stem, just above a notch, to encourage branching out and you will get more flowers later, just do an odd one and more later, you can get continous flowers...
hi Paladin ...you can just cut an odd stem, just above a notch, to encourage branching out and you will get more flowers later, just do an odd one and more later, you can get continous flowers right to frost from each stem, but feed on rosefood all Summer.. ----------- Ladybird
hi Paladin ...you can just cut an odd stem, just above a notch, to encourage branching out and you will get more flowers later, just do an odd one and more later, you can get continous flowers right to frost from each stem, but feed on...
hi Paladin ...you can just cut an odd stem, just above a notch, to encourage branching out and you will get more flowers later, just do an odd one and more later, you can get continous flowers...
Paladin, Jul 24, 2005
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Ladybird
Jul 24, 2005
Climbing Roses
thanks a lot for the info Bayleaf,
thanks a lot for the info Bayleaf,
thanks a lot for the info Bayleaf,
thanks a lot for the info Bayleaf,
steve b, Aug 1, 2005
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steve b
Aug 2, 2005
Roses
Does it look anything like this?
Does it look anything like this?
Does it look anything like this?
Does it look anything like this?
kat, Aug 4, 2005
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SteveW
Aug 6, 2005
Moving Roses
Depends kinda how "established". Roses tend to have long tap roots, but its doable, witness planting bare root roses, but as I haven't tried it!!! can' t vouch for it, - but as long as its late in...
Depends kinda how "established". Roses tend to have long tap roots, but its doable, witness planting bare root roses, but as I haven't tried it!!! can' t vouch for it, - but as long as its late in the season you take as much root ball as possible and plant in a well prepared hole with as little...
Depends kinda how "established". Roses tend to have long tap roots, but its doable, witness planting bare root roses, but as I haven't tried it!!! can' t vouch for it, - but as long as its late in the season you take as much root ball as possible...
Depends kinda how "established". Roses tend to have long tap roots, but its doable, witness planting bare root roses, but as I haven't tried it!!! can' t vouch for it, - but as long as its late in...
loganlea, Aug 10, 2005
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Fran
Aug 10, 2005
Roses
Hi gypangel, Moving well established roses can be difficult work. How big are they? What type? I moved one a couple of years ago, an old floribunda. I pruned it back first, not too hard at this...
Hi gypangel, Moving well established roses can be difficult work. How big are they? What type? I moved one a couple of years ago, an old floribunda. I pruned it back first, not too hard at this time of year. It was very hard as it turned out as they have the most fantastic roots. Ended up with...
Hi gypangel, Moving well established roses can be difficult work. How big are they? What type? I moved one a couple of years ago, an old floribunda. I pruned it back first, not too hard at this time of year. It was very hard as it turned out as...
Hi gypangel, Moving well established roses can be difficult work. How big are they? What type? I moved one a couple of years ago, an old floribunda. I pruned it back first, not too hard at this...
gypangel, Aug 10, 2005
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Marley Farley
Aug 11, 2005
Roses - Suckers?
Cheers Fran - I will probably post a pic tomorrow but at the base of my plant just above the root, there are three main stems so to speak shooting up and all are of an equal size really. Should...
Cheers Fran - I will probably post a pic tomorrow but at the base of my plant just above the root, there are three main stems so to speak shooting up and all are of an equal size really. Should two of them have been torn off when they started growing months ago?And can you recommend any...
Cheers Fran - I will probably post a pic tomorrow but at the base of my plant just above the root, there are three main stems so to speak shooting up and all are of an equal size really. Should two of them have been torn off when they started...
Cheers Fran - I will probably post a pic tomorrow but at the base of my plant just above the root, there are three main stems so to speak shooting up and all are of an equal size really. Should...
Grottybags, Aug 8, 2005
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Andrew_Swansea
Aug 11, 2005
propogating roses - too late?
there is a good article in gardeners world magazine about propagating roses it seems easy to do, good luck
there is a good article in gardeners world magazine about propagating roses it seems easy to do, good luck
there is a good article in gardeners world magazine about propagating roses it seems easy to do, good luck
there is a good article in gardeners world magazine about propagating roses it seems easy to do, good luck
gypangel, Aug 10, 2005
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brazil
Aug 13, 2005
Climbing rose that won't flower.
Hi Shell. Like you i planted two new climbing roses in the spring. One has grown three qaurters up the rose arch and hasn'nt flowered.The other has hardley reached the second rung of the arch, and...
Hi Shell. Like you i planted two new climbing roses in the spring. One has grown three qaurters up the rose arch and hasn'nt flowered.The other has hardley reached the second rung of the arch, and bore three huge roses, but only one at a time.
Hi Shell. Like you i planted two new climbing roses in the spring. One has grown three qaurters up the rose arch and hasn'nt flowered.The other has hardley reached the second rung of the arch, and bore three huge roses, but only one at a time.
Hi Shell. Like you i planted two new climbing roses in the spring. One has grown three qaurters up the rose arch and hasn'nt flowered.The other has hardley reached the second rung of the arch, and...
shell, Sep 1, 2005
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Coralbat
Sep 1, 2005
black spot on roses
Thanks for taking the time to reply.I was under the impression that black spot was a bad thing in a garden but I shall save it from the chop and continue training it along the fence. I'm going...
Thanks for taking the time to reply.I was under the impression that black spot was a bad thing in a garden but I shall save it from the chop and continue training it along the fence. I'm going to keep it sprayed, and I'm going to give the seeds a go now.Thanks for bringing me up to speedRob
Thanks for taking the time to reply.I was under the impression that black spot was a bad thing in a garden but I shall save it from the chop and continue training it along the fence. I'm going to keep it sprayed, and I'm going to give the seeds...
Thanks for taking the time to reply.I was under the impression that black spot was a bad thing in a garden but I shall save it from the chop and continue training it along the fence. I'm going...
Rob, Aug 30, 2005
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Rob
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