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Le_Not 
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I wish I could buy this rose. It is lovely!
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#1 of 1 posted
8 MAR by
Le_Not
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It doesn't appear that Corn Hill Nursery is offering it this year, but you may want to check their website in the future. Alternatively, Peter Schneider at Freedom Gardens can custom-propagate it for you.
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i grow james galway in the twin cities (z4/5) and i would say there is ample anecdotal evidence posted online that it is hardier than zone 6b, including on the david austin website which rates it to zone 4.
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What is your opinion of JG? Do you recommend it for cold climate gardens? Can it tolerate heavy soil?
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it's hard for me to say as i've only had it one year. the first year it was vigorous and flowered all season, throwing canes up to about two feet. it's near a waterspout and did get some blackspot during a period of heavy rain. i'll report back as it grows in the next several years. anecdotally, there are many posts online attesting that it does well in z5, and some nice pics of bigger plants.
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#3 of 3 posted
9 FEB by
Le_Not
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I can attest that it handles Zone 5b winters well enough that it is a true climber here -- unlike many of the other Austin "climbers" that will only get big enough to be shrubs in this climate. Our soil is fairly heavy clay-loam, and James seems to manage that just fine.
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According to Corn Hill Nursery's website, 'Wasagaming' is hardy to Zone 2b, and can get rather bigger than six feet. "This plant will top 10ft if left to its own devices and no pruning. Its stems can be as thick as tree branches." I've ordered one for 2024 (from Fedco Trees, though it's now sold out there), and will report back on its performance in the Midwest...
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Good morning!
If I cannot find Evelyn, what should I try next? Zone 6a Coastal Massachusetts. This is for a prominent location in my yard. I am on a corner lot, and these will go on the corner where people walk by and drive by daily. Montauk daisies in the background bloom late August. Spring tulip bulbs bloom at the (hopefully ) soon to be planted roses. I am on several wait list for Evelyn. I was hoping to get huge bare roots this spring from Grace Farm Roses. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Colleen
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Northland Rosarium has 'Polka'. It is a bit more apricot than 'Evelyn' and does not have quite the ethereal beauty of the latter, but also I think is healthier and, as I recall, has better foliage. It makes a spectacular shrub and would be a good choice for a corner location. Northland has kept their prices below $25., and their roses are selling out quickly. I have always received healthy and strong rose bushes from Northland.
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6 MAR 23 by
Jay-Jay
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You have a point Nastarana, as for the health of both roses. You mean Polka as in MEItosier, I suppose.
One should consider the brutal prickles of Polka, when placing it in a corner location. (see my photo's of the prickles on HMF)
When ColleeninMhd is set on a real climber and an Austin, maybe consider Abraham Darby too.
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Not looking for a climber. But Abraham Darby is always on my list.
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6 MAR 23 by
Le_Not
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I don't mean to hijack the discussion (indeed, I would love to find a good supplier for 'Evelyn' too), but unfortunately I can't say I had a good experience ordering from Northland Rosarium. Indeed, of the forty-one roses I've ordered from fourteen different sources, the four weakest roses I ever received were the four I got from Northland Rosarium. None has died -- yet -- but they were definitely of poorer quality. Perhaps I just had a uniquely bad experience...
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It is a beautiful rose. Thank you for your suggestion
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A new company called Garden Roses LLC is offering 'Evelyn', listed as AUSaucer for something like $20.99. They have quite a list of non and off patent Austin roses, not alas, the ones I want. 'Windrush', anyone? 'Charmain'?
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I just looked up Garden Roses LLC and it is an exciting new nursery offering band-sized plants at reasonable pricing. The credentials of the founder/owner are outstanding, he is a rising star in the rose world and shows much promise as a hybridizer, as well as a purveyor of selected current rose offerings, including many Austins. I'm sure I will be ordering for spring 2024 from this nursery. I'm also going to contact the nursery directly to suggest uploading their plant list to HMF.
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So, you believe this is a reputable company and one can confidently order from them? IDK about photos, also IDC, but someone has done their homework with regard to patents. 'Bathsheba', for example, is a recent introduction patented in some countries but not in the USA. I hope they will in future add 'Windrush' to their lineup.
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I haven't ordered yet, but I intend to, so will assess once the plants arrive. I have a good frame of reference for band size roses from ordering many in the past, notably from High Country Roses. Regarding Austin patents, the site (Garden Roses LLC) has a downloadable Austin list with categories of patents, it's quite interesting!
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Oh. I listen to Nate Fisher the owner of Garden Roses on Rosechat! I also put in an order for several of these particular roses a few month ago. I didn’t know they would be bands. But the price is very reasonable. I also love that he is close by in Pennsylvania therefore the shipping will not be horrible for the plants. Now, to find the right spots to plant my dream roses. If Nate is reading this, well done!
Edit: I asked for refund on all GRLLC. All my orders are canceled.
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