Roses

Advice on how close together floribunda roses can be plantedSorry for the rubbish title! It was a case of the fingers not going where the brain thought they were going - which included the "submit reply" button!!!The title should have read - "Advice on how close together floribunda roses...

Down the road from me there's a pair of semis where many years ago the neighbours must have decided to plant twin roses. So there are matching R banksia luteas up each side of the front, up to the eaves now. They look fantastic in late May - they're flowering right now and have been out for a...

Its been dry here, where you are too perhaps?Keep watering. Give them plenty at each watering session, but don't water too often. I would think twice a week was enough in dry weather. I would say they need a gallon each, at each watering. Give them 2 gallons if it won't all just run...

Now that's what I call a rose:D:D

Duh! I'd never thought of that Wiseoldowl... just assumed that the offspring would retain the characteristics of the parent. Oh well that's brought another brain cell into play. Thanks.

Hi DavidYour best policy for the first season is to let it grow as much foliage as possible and leave any pruning or reduction to when it is well established. The only thing that you can pinch out in the first year (and most people don't have the heart to do it) are most of the flower buds...

I recommend salvia microphylla.I started growing it with my roses last year and it looks a picture when it's all in flower, like a bouquet. I've been really pleased with the results

Good evening Ladyatlunch and welcome,if you let them do their own thing you will end up with all your blooms at the top and none at the base,so yes train them horizontally The reason:It is important to fan out the main stems as horizontal as possible . When the canes are bent over...

When i recently moved i dug up the two huge rosemary bushes i have shaped into flying saucers to bring with me, i planted them in the new house and they just didnt like it, so i thought i should use all the rosemary up so it didnt go to waste; however i picked too much for one meal so to keep...

I will be happy to post pics when I get flowers! I've never really tried growing roses before because I've always thought of them as being fussy but I wanted something scented that flowered more than once so decided to have a go. I'm sure they haven't gone out of fashion its just they are such a...

No Worries Harry call me what you like as long as its not to late for dinner

Hi Mithril thats OK only to pleased that I could help

Does a "gentle fragrance" mean very little fragrance? Don't get me wrong I love Roses and I really like this one, but to me a rose is not a rose without a good scent. I don't have many roses, just Uncle Walter, Kings Ransom, Mad for You, Trumpeter, Regensberg, Masquerade, and White Skyliner...

Hi Lisa In my personal opinion would,nt give it too much as the compost from the wormery is very concentrated.I barely feed my roses at all,but that is only me, You could use it neat as a soil improver (i.e. dig it into beds, veg garden or borders) or as a top dressing (i.e. spread over the...

All of them are just stunning......and the smell!!

Thanks for the link Louise - I have now ordered one of their small water cans with a fine nozzle for seedlings .... I did try using a childs watering can but that didn't work either - so these ones look great !Val

Thank you penny for your kind words.

I tried in 3 gardens to grow this rose and failed everytimePlus hardly any flowersI grow Chevy Chase does realy wellSpruce

Thanks for the replies, thats really helpfull. I think i have enough to get started now. As for the soil, I was actually going to dig quite a bit of the old stuff out anyway as it's quite clayey soil.Tom

Another Snip To-day from Poundstretcher. Kronenbourg also known as Flaming Peace ,Hybrid Tea Rose( bush). Strong Fragrance,colour described as (Claret and Traminer).Cost £2 . on line around £8 +p+p.Dame De Coeur, Also known as The Black Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose( Bush) Strong Fragrance....