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6 JUL 05 by
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Along a 6ft fence which is 'shaded', my goal is to plant a white rose garden to light
up this area, even at night! Please comment /critique my selections, as this Fall I plan to buy the following:
-- close to the fence= 'Darlow Enigma'-- 6'-7'ft high
-- middle= ' Iceberg,' 'French Lace', 'Fabulous', 'THE NUN' -- 2'--3.5' ft tall
-- out to the pathway = 'Gourmet Popcorn' ,' Alba Meilland' --1'--2'ft tall
Will I achieve my goal??? Am I even getting close?? Hey, I want it all: scent,
Light, cut flowers, & dancing daisy faces!!! Thanks so much! --kth
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#1 of 5 posted
7 FEB 06 by
Michael
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Just about anything will grow in your area however, shade does have it's limits. I am just over the hill from you in Santa Cruz. I have Darlow's Enigma growing over an arbor in the semi-shade of a redwood tree. It covers the arbor and fence and throws ten foot canes out every year that need tying in and pruning. The Nun is an Austin English Rose that prefers sun, I would not recommend it for shade. It can be an ungainly grower and needs lots of pruning for the first few years to help it build up a good framework. Mine gets 5-6' tall every year and is magnificent. I have it growing next to The Prioress, its parent, and they make a fine pair. These are large shrubs. You can't go wrong with Iceberg, one of the healthiest and prolific bloomers I know.
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Thought you might like to know that if Alba Meidiland is happy, it can grow to 8 feet!! In the PNW you can use this shrub as a cascading rose bush or grow it like a small climber. Better sharpen up your rose clippers.
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#5 of 5 posted
11 SEP 06 by
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Thank you, I have noted your suggestion of ALBA Meidiland. I'll be heading out to the coast at PASTORINI's RoseS next month for their annual Rose Sale, as they do carry this rose. Thanks again for your critique. Also I read your notes regarding the many other roses that folks have questions about; you have helped me quite a lot in developing a truly rewarding hobby! --kHAAS
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#3 of 5 posted
31 JUL 06 by
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While I dearly love French Lace, it is not what I would consider a good landscaping rose. If you have a big budget (!) go ahead and try it but you may find that it needs to be sprayed consistently, and you may be disappointed with the quantity of bloom. Your choices are overall splendid, I'd like to grow Gourmet Popcorn too!! You might have a look at Starry Night on the website helpmefind.com. |
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#4 of 5 posted
11 SEP 06 by
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Thanks for your reply! FRENCH LACE is doing well., perhaps because I spray it often. But GOURMET POPCORN is a non-stop bloomer; it just keeps on popping! It does throw out those 'shoots', but they soon appear with blooms a-plenty. I was so pleased with its progress, that I placed it in a nice pot for our patio so that we can enjoy it each evening after work. What a gem ! --kHAAS |
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