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Looking for a Rose

Discussion in 'Roses' started by Jiffy, Jul 27, 2015.

  1. Jiffy

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    I'm looking for a Rose to grow up a wall, but the wall is on the NNW side of the house and has very Alkline soil.

    Is there a rose that can grow in these conditions??
     
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    my brother grows one on a North wall I dont know about soil though I think its called "garland" I will get back to you to confirm all I do know it looks stunning in full flower and a very old variety

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      Good evening @Jiffy my friend well three Climbers that I have seen this year that are on a North facing wall and a wide range of soils are"Dublin Bay" and High Flyer,and Dancing Queen, I could give you a list of Roses that are supposedly said to grow on a North facing Wall,but these I have actually seen growing:smile:

      Good evening @Spruce my friend yes"The Garland" Rambler (Moschata) Lovely Rose and a great choice:smile:
       
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        Thank you Spuce and Woo, I will get Miss Jiff to read about the ones you mention (as i can't read)
         
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          Good morning @Jiffy my friend as you can't read here are some pictures of them:lunapic 130165696578242 5:

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            which ones are which as I cant read a photo @wiseowl
             
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                Just an update :doh:we did get 2 Dublin bays and one has just opened
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                Yes it's been 2 years :doh:but with one thing another and trying to find a nice one from a GC was hard so we got one over the phone as we don't buy online
                 
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                  Two years worth waiting for in my opinion: What a stunner!!! You must be thrilled; well done on your perseverance :thumbsup:
                   
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                    Thank you M yes we are thrilled :)
                     
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