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RoseSunrise Cupido most recent 3 OCT 07 SHOW ALL

Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest

Reply #1 of 2 posted 23 AUG 03 by Clara

The best time to plant roses is when they're dormant. If you purchased this rose already growing in a pot, you can plant in when there's no chance of frost. But keep it well watered until it gets established.	REPLY

Reply #2 of 2 posted 3 OCT 07 by Unregistered Guest

I am also interested in if or when I can plant the sunrise cupido rose outside. This little minature rose was bought for me only 3 weeks ago. I put it in my kitchen window and now I want to know if it can be successfully planted outside? If you know please e-mail me @ toby 1928@yahoo.com. Thanks J	REPLY

RosePerle Noire ® most recent 30 AUG 07 SHOW ALL

Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest

Reply #1 of 3 posted 25 FEB 04 by Clara

Reply #2 of 3 posted 30 AUG 07 by Roberta

I bought mine at Heirloom Roses - they have a website that you might try: http://www.heirloomroses.com/ If the rose isn't listed on the website - you might try emailing them, as they had several when I was there last week.	REPLY

Reply #3 of 3 posted 30 AUG 07 by Judith C.

It is still sold by Delbard, and in their this autumn's catalogue. They send to Italy - postage 10 euros. There are no problems with them - I have ordered a lot of roses from them.
This is the link for the website:
http://www.delbard.com/
Just put 'Perle Noire' in the rectangle top right. Then,when you put the rose in your 'basket' just scroll down to Italy for the destination. But I bet you speak perfect French too!!

RoseNearly Wild most recent 27 APR 07 SHOW ALL

Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Anonymous-797

I just bought my first Nearly Wild rose. I am wondering if this rose could take a little afternoon shade/filtered shade. I live in central Texas and it gets very hot and humid here in the summers. Dancey/Texas zone 8b	REPLY

Reply #1 of 2 posted 25 FEB 04 by Clara

Afternoon sun is the hottest. Roses need sun but don't like it when it gets too hot. Planting it in a spot where it gets some protection from the hot afternoon sun sounds like a good idea!	REPLY

Reply #2 of 2 posted 27 APR 07 by Unregistered Guest

Hi, I live in Denton. My roses are all in containers so I moved them around to try things. You remember last summer(could you forget?) I found that all my roses were happier with afternoon shade after about two -- including nearly wild. I don't think you go wrong with afternoon shade in our miserable summers, judging from my experience last year. As a matter of fact I killed two roses--burned them up by not giving them any shade at all last year.
I don't think it would hurt your Nearly Wild blooming at all.
Betsy

Caring On Roses most recent 5 FEB 06 SHOW ALL

Initial post 23 AUG 03 by Unregistered Guest

I have a Don Jaun climbing rose bush. It is climbing like crazy and the leaves are very healthy. This is the first season that I have had it and there have been no blooms or buds. I feed it miracle grow about twice a month or maybe less. What could be causing this?	REPLY

Reply #1 of 5 posted 23 AUG 03 by Clara

Rule of Thumb about Climbers is that they take about three years to establish themselves in the garden before they start putting on their best show of blooms. The plant needs to get to the size it wants to be before it puts its energy into producing flowers. It sounds like you're doing the right things. Don't cut it back thinking that that will produce flowers -- it will only put its energy back into growing tall. Give it some time. Be patient.

Reply #3 of 5 posted 19 JUL 05 by Unregistered Guest

Reply #2 of 5 posted 18 JUL 05 by Unregistered Guest

You may consider cutting back on the amount of fertilizer as well, as I have read that the nitrogen will further encourage new growth leaving no energy left for flowers.	REPLY

Reply #4 of 5 posted 19 JUL 05 by Unregistered Guest

Reply #5 of 5 posted 5 FEB 06 by Lenage

Hi Jennifer! ... Just thought I,d add that your fertilizer might be the wrong NPK as well. ( nitrogen/phosphorus/potassium.) For blooms, after the plant,s established, try maybe using a fertilizer that,s going with a 1:2 :1 ratio. The slightly higher phosphorus percentage should encourage more blooming to occur. back off (just a little ) on how much you feed the rose too. I,d suggest balancing the use of chemical fertilizers with also a healthy mulch of compost or rotted manure for it to draw on as well. This will provide a good tith for the soil,drainage,and better nutrient balance. Good Luck! L.