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zuzu 
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4 NOV 14 by
zuzu
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The spring 2015 Edmunds' catalogue offers this rose for sale as Gold Struck.
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P.S. I live in the East Bay Area so it's cooler here. But I don't think it would affect the height. I'm not sure.
Helen
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28 FEB 14 by
zuzu
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I don't think there's that much difference between the East Bay and Sebastopol. I'd call it a rose of medium height. My World Peace is growing in good soil in a nice sunny spot, but it has never exceeded 3-4 feet in height.
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Thanks! I now have an idea where to place it.
Do you belong to any Rose Societies? There is one in Vallejo that has meetings the second Monday of each month that is open to anyone- membership not needed. Good speakers, good info.
Just a thought. You have some great roses because I see your photos.
Helen
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28 FEB 14 by
zuzu
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No, I don't belong to any rose societies, but thanks for the information about the one in Vallejo.
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I have desperately been serching for picture perfect for several years. I would like to use it in my breeding program again but to no avail can i find any sources for it . Do you by chance offer cuttings for sale or know of a source? Many thanks in advance.
Carl
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18 NOV 13 by
zuzu
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I'm sorry, Carl. The lack of a car and my dwindling energy over the last few years have effectively made this kind of thing impossible for me. Besides, after looking at Beth's photos of 'Picture Perfect,' I'm beginning to wonder whether I have the right rose. The blooms on mine are a blend of pale shades of pink and have never displayed the coloring shown in Beth's photos.
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Thanks ZuZU.. Picture Perfect is extremely thorny !!! mine too 20+ years ago was sometimes light pink in spring but becoming darker by mid to late summer.
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Truly one of the worst Hybrid Teas I have ever attempted to grow. Three tries over seven years, each attempt ending in death of the plant. It has no vigor and no disease resistance whatsoever. Don't even THINK about trying to grow it on its own roots. Ugh.
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19 DEC 10 by
zuzu
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I agree. I've killed two so far and both were own-root.
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I've killed one as well (own root). I'd try it again if I could get one, though.
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#2 of 7 posted
9 FEB 12 by
jmile
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This rose really loves the heat. Mine is not own root. My rose is a very strong and vigorous plant---but it is certainly not disease resistant. As one of the articles about it said, it is truly a rose for "a connoisseur". That said I really love this fiery rose. No two blooms are alike. It also has a wonderful fragrance,
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"A rose for a connoisseur"? That sounds like the real-estate agents' euphemism "a renovator's dream".
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#4 of 7 posted
10 FEB 12 by
jmile
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It is a euphemism for this plant needs spraying for black spot and powdery mildew. When I forget--it suffers. I am in the process of putting flags on those roses that need spraying the most. If they show that they do not need it, I don't spray them.
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Another case of climatic suitability. In the old Newhall garden, it was healthy (hot and arid) and grew vigorously own root. I never sprayed, nor did I need to due to the quite low humidity and frequent higher heat.
If Anvil Sparks isn't healthy or vigorous for you, I'd imagine most of Herb Swim's offerings from the 50s and 60s from the Charlotte Armstrong X Signora line would also be problems.
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4 NOV 12 by
jmile
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Well--I have had my plant in the ground for 2 years now. What a difference---The plant is about 5 feet tall and blooms all of the time. It still has its bouts of powdery mildew--- I have found that it does just as well if I do not spray it and just let nature take its course. When it gets hot and dry the plant looks a lot better than when it is cooler. I took a bloom to a rose show even though the leaves were not the greatest. It didn't take any prizes but everyone loved the bloom. It was truly spectacular. it's a keeper for me.
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