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'Elmshorn' rose Reviews & Comments
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This cultivar is listed as diploid in the paper 'Pollen diameter and guard cell length as predictors of ploidy in diverse rose cultivars, species, and breeding lines'
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Introduced by Henry Morse and Sons
NRS Annual 1951 p71
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14 JUN 06 by
Unregistered Guest
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Has anyone planted Elmshorn in partial shade? Does it still bloom profusely in shady conditions?
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Yes, it does in my garden, even if it gets only 3 hours of sun. It' very healthy and grows up to 2.5 metrs easily if left alone. Phantastic background rose (upright habit, no deadheading necessary, huge prickles, no scent).
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This is simply a postscript to my previous comment. These plants are amazing, yes, but the stems are weak. A moderate rain, moderate spraying with hose, or brushing past the bush while walking results in the entire flower head falling off its stem. But otherwise everything I said still stands!
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14 JUN 06 by
Anonymous-797
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My solution for weak stems is banana peels (not the whole banana!). Grind them up in the blender and pour them around the base of the plant. I use two peels for a small rose, and up to six peels for a large bush; I apply them in spring and after the first bloom. You can freeze the peels until you need them. Try banana peels -- I think you will see a huge difference.
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