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25 APR 05 by
Amy
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Hi - Can someone tell me if Tamora is thorny? I am considering planting it at the end of a fence where neighbors sometimes squeeze past for visits.
Also, I live in the Boston area and wonder if Tamora is hardy.
Thanks.
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This is what I found in The American Rose Society Encyclopedia - 'The plant has fairly prickly, slender stems...'
This is from Clair G. Martin book '100 English Roses for the American Garden' - 'Canes are cloaked with red-bronze stiletto-like prickles.'
One of these books says 'Hardy in zone 6'
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#2 of 9 posted
25 APR 05 by
Amy
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Thank you Marina!
Amy
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Tamora will set new standards for intensity and severity of prickles! Yes, this is one of the worst of the newer roses for its prickles. I've never pruned it, nor tried to cut flowers without spending time either digging them out of my arms and hands, or trying to stop the bleeding!
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#4 of 9 posted
23 JUN 06 by
Lizzie
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I agree 100% with K.R. Plant with extreme caution!
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#5 of 9 posted
23 JUN 06 by
Unregistered Guest
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I think I'll skip it. Thanks for the information!
Amy
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#6 of 9 posted
23 JUN 06 by
Anonymous-97434
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Amy, while Tamora is intensely prickly, it is also one of the most willing and beautiful of the Austin roses. There is that intense fragrance; gorgeous flowers; heavy, reliable repeat bloom. I honestly believe, despite its imperfections, Tamora will go down in history as one of his best.
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#7 of 9 posted
23 JUN 06 by
Unregistered Guest
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That's appealling. Maybe I can find a place to plant it that isn't right next to foot traffic.
Thanks.
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#8 of 9 posted
13 AUG 06 by
aurelia
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I list Tamora's thorns as "deadly." If she were any larger, she would be a hazzard. Fantastic rose though, do get it.
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I agree she's wicked..but oh the color of the blooms...I liked her so much I bought a second this year she stays very small so i don't worry about getting stuck unless I have to prune a cane from winter die out...I highy suggest you grow this little rose,you'll love her and yes she will probably go down in history...:-) she's one of my favorite Austin's
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