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Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Anonymous-797

Reply #1 of 8 posted 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest

I found mine at Target and I have seen them at Walmart also. I know some people do not like to buy from them but my rose was healthy and is beautiful and covered in buds now.	REPLY

Reply #2 of 8 posted 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest

If you are in Canada and in the Vancouver area, I saw an Heirloom rose plant at (believe it or not) Home Depot at $3.97. I may get one myself since you have given it your approval.	REPLY

Reply #3 of 8 posted 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest

Reply #4 of 8 posted 4 SEP 03 by Unregistered Guest

Reply #5 of 8 posted 13 AUG 06 by HeatherPederson

I just bought a beautiful heirloom today at home depot for $7 in AZ. I love it! (jan 17, 2007) although this was my fave out of the 30 roses I planted this year, this is the only one that died before fall......gonna try it again though!	REPLY

Reply #6 of 8 posted 17 JAN 07 by DOT

Reply #7 of 8 posted 1 APR 07 by ladyschweig

Reply #8 of 8 posted 21 MAY 09 by Roselover24

grow your own from cutting would be easiest now that you have a plant.	REPLY

PhotoDiscussion id : 16-129 most recent 12 JAN 08 SHOW ALL

Initial post 17 JAN 07 by DOT

Reply #1 of 4 posted 17 JAN 07 by Wendy C

Reply #4 of 4 posted 12 JAN 08 by wnddyer

What zone are you in? I live in zone 7, and I am worried about blackspot since it is so humid here during the summer.	REPLY

Reply #2 of 4 posted 17 JAN 07 by Unregistered Guest

I find Distant Drums to be a very easy-care rose. It grows in a rounded busy form, so give it plenty of room. My suggestions: Plant it in a prominent spot, plent of full sun. No shade ... or it won't bloom. It's beautiful, fragrand and floriferous! However, it has some of the worst thorns of any floribunda. Be careful Resist pruning. Pinch of spent roses just below bloom.	REPLY

Reply #3 of 4 posted 20 JAN 07 by DOT

Initial post 18 FEB 07 by DOT

HELLO ALL, IT'S JUST FEB. & I JUST REC'D A POTTED ROSE NAMED LAVENDER LADY. IT ALREADY HAS NEW SHOOTS AND LEAVES ON IT. THERE'S ALSO 8 INCHES OF SNOW ON THE GROUND. WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS ROSE TO KEEP IT ALIVE TILL I CAN PLANT IT??? I CERTAINLY DON'T NEED A ROSE BUSH GROWING IN MY LIVING ROOM. HELP? DO I WATER IT? PUT IN MY SHED? THANK YOU, DOT	REPLY

Reply #1 of 2 posted 21 FEB 07 by Wendy C

Make sure it's moist. Wrap it in newspaper or tuck it into a plastic bag and place it in the darkest coolest spot you can find until planting time. Check it from time to time to make sure it isn't drying out. Best of luck	REPLY

Reply #2 of 2 posted 24 FEB 07 by DOT

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. SOUNDS LIKE THE SHED TO ME WITH A DARK BAG OVER IT, THANKS AGAIN. DOT	REPLY

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Initial post 17 JAN 07 by DOT

I PURCHASED THIS ROSE LAST YEAR. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THIS ROSE WAS ALOT SMALLER. 2' X 3'. THIS PICTURE LOOKS MUCH BIGGER. SO I HAVE TO PRUNE OR RELOCATE? HOW OLD IS THIS PLANT? THANKS	REPLY

Reply #1 of 6 posted 17 JAN 07 by Wendy C

In warm zones The Fairy gets huge. In winter zones it stays smaller. So where you live would dictate if it needs to be moved, pruned etc.	REPLY

Reply #3 of 6 posted 20 JAN 07 by DOT

THANK YOU. I LIVE IN ZONE 6 IN NJ. IF I PRUNE IT CAN I KEEP THE SIZE DOWN WITHOUT HURTING IT? ALSO I'M GOING TO TRY PILLER ROSES IN MY SMALL FRONT YARD. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON SOME ROSES? THANKS	REPLY

Reply #4 of 6 posted 20 JAN 07 by Wendy C

Yes, you can mantain size without hurting the rose. I'm not familair with pillar roses, I'm sorry.	REPLY

Reply #5 of 6 posted 20 JAN 07 by Marianna Malik

YES, YOU CAN KEEP THE SIZE DOWN WITHOUT HURTING IT.IT BLOOMS EVER AND EVER!NO PROBLEMS WITH IT	REPLY

Reply #6 of 6 posted 20 JAN 07 by Wendy C

Have you considered miniature roses for the front yard? Many varieties achieve 2-3' in height. They stay compact and most of them bloom constantly for the season.	REPLY

Reply #2 of 6 posted 17 JAN 07 by Marianna Malik

I hope you can understand my letter. My english is not good. The minimum age of this tree is 8 years, but I´m not sure. When I plant this tree the trunk was 2cm thick, now it´s 8cm thick.	REPLY