Red Eden was thriving on a west-facing wall next to the pool when my husband and I purchased our current home as a foreclosure in fall 2012, north of Houston, Texas. It had been neglected for at least 3 years and then some more as I went through two difficult pregnancies. It received blistering afternoon sun only and rarely showed any signs of stress or disease. It produced clusters of ruffled crimson globes all year round but balled badly in the rain. Lightly fragrant, they lasted for weeks in a vase. The bush grew tall and gangly, up to 8 feet high. Sadly, it died last summer after a month of drought followed by being "watered" with salty pool water by one of the kids. These photos make me miss it but I don't think I'll plant it again - don't have enough non-poolside space in my yard. Had some wicked thorns, too!
Just wondering if these 3 little babies will thrive on this place? During Winter it's partly shaded but a bright place as there are no trees or large bushes in the area. As you will see the Clivias' leaves are very green as this area is quite cool in winter here in Australia but when the Winter is over their leaves will get sun burn/light green.
But in Spring to Summer and until the early fall these area can get a short morning and a long afternoon direct sun and on the midday it can be very bright and warm as well but not much direct sun due to the ceiling above.
Please advice if they can have a very nice place to stay.
I haven't grown this one. Be aware that you can't transpose growing conditions from Pierre de Ronsard to Red Pierre - have a look at the parentage. Nothing in common except the company releasing them.
I have found this rose balls when it is humid. If you have trouble with this rose balling, you can get the blooms to open by pressing the outer petals down and out. The rest of the bloom can then expand.
I have the same problem with my red eden...it's three years old, (in the middle of Kansas,) and puts on wonderful, fat buds, but they just sit there and turn brown. So, I help them along by squeezing the buds, and it helps, but not all that well. It is under a large old tree, about 10 feet from the trunk and gets at least 5 hours of afternoon sun, but I thought maybe if I moved it to an all sunny location???? Does anyone think this will help, or just more work than it is worth? Other than the balling, the plant itself is very healthy, very strong canes and no leaf problems. Spring is approaching and I want to make a decision soon. Should I leave it--or move it--or....? Thanks!
Generally roses do better with more sun, but I am not sure if that can solve the balling issue.At least here it all depends on weather patterns rather than position in the garden (my Red Eden is in full sun, still balls in rainy weather).
Thanks for your reply! I have a small mauve rose called Simply Marvelous that does the same thing in spring, but in the heat and dryness of summer, it thrives and the blooms are gorgeous. It has full sun all the time. I cut the Red Eden way back last fall just before the winter set in, so I guess I'll see what it does this year. Thanx!
I planted 2 climbing Red Edens four years ago in my zone 5 (at best) farm. Last year the frailer one did not survive. They were in a very difficult spot where wind and cold were incredible! I would trust this in a normal zone 5 in a regular landscape instead of open fields.
