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Candyce
The Monadnock Region, NH
(Zone 5a)
October 30, 2007
08:24 AM Post #4138839
| For the novice rose-grower, and lover, this is invaluable information!
Thanks a million, Paul.
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JaxFlaGardener
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2007
09:26 AM Post #4139039
| Thanks, Paul, for an informative article. I'm wondering if the oil spray/lime-sulfur would also be helpful in warm climates as a treatment in the Fall or early Spring? Our problem in NE Florida with roses is not getting them through the winter, but getting them through the heat and humidity of summer. They seem to bloom best here around March-April and at this time of year. I finally put most all my roses together in one long bed so that I can give them the specialized care they need. They seem to be much happier now!
Jeremy |
bbrogan1
Amma, WV
(Zone 6a)
October 30, 2007
12:53 PM Post #4139705
| Paul,
Thanks so much for the article. I am new to growing roses and this info is invaluable. I do have another question. I live in central WV with a very large population of deer. Earlier in the fall, the locals came through and stripped all the leaves off most of my roses. Subsequently, new leaves and growth appeared. What, if anything should I do. We have had frost twice this week with daytime temps in the 60's. |
carrielamont
Milton, MA
(Zone 6a)
October 30, 2007
03:22 PM Post #4140170
| How about for roses that aren't grafted? I have 2 climbers/ramblers in big containers (non-mobile containers) that I don't baby as much as I should. They are in kind of a protected location, though. I used to have four! Now I have 2.5 - one is starting to come back. Although they've to made it unprotected through two New England winters so far, will they benefit from further protection this coming winter?
Thanks for a helpful and very clear article.
x, Carrie |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
October 30, 2007
03:45 PM Post #4140236
| I move my roses that are in containers into the garage.
I use a hand truck to move them.
Water well once a month during the winter. |
carrielamont
Milton, MA
(Zone 6a)
October 30, 2007
04:15 PM Post #4140353
| I'm afraid the container would fall apart. Thanks, though. |
ladylin
La Salle, MI
November 01, 2007
09:54 AM Post #4146564
| Thanks, Paul. Living in Michigan and being new to growing roses, this is a big help!! |
CapeCodGardener
Mid-Cape, MA
(Zone 7a)
November 05, 2007
09:12 AM Post #4159345
| Hi Paul--excellent article. I have three young rosa bonica plants in 3 gall containers. Would it be better to keep containers of this smaller size in the unheated garage, or dig holes outside and sink them into the holes (while protecting them with the newspaper "collars")?
Thanks again. |
Kassia
Framingham, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 05, 2007
10:48 AM Post #4159687
| Thanks Paul... this is my first year growing roses and yesterday I started the big clean up... |
paulgrow
Allen Park, MI
(Zone 6a)
November 05, 2007
02:10 PM Post #4160387
| Cape Cod
I would sink the pots in the ground and mulch heavily with shredded leaves.
paul |
CapeCodGardener
Mid-Cape, MA
(Zone 7a)
November 05, 2007
10:25 PM Post #4162167
| Thank you, Paul! You're a great help. |
