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Dianne's Southwest Idaho Rose Garden
most recent 24 FEB SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 16 AUG 10 by Michael Garhart
I was recently at Heirlooms, where they have both Especially for You and Pot o' Gold in full bloom right now. I have liked a lot of Fryer's roses and used to grow Rotary Sunrise. It bothered me for awhile that I completely recognized a lot about Rotary Sunrise but just could not place it. Fryer's rarely releases parentages, although they tend to use their favorite breeders repeatedly. It struck me when I saw Pot o' Gold at Heirlooms this weekend. The way the plants inflorescence, the way the leaflets shape, the generalized petal color tone and the way the outer petals force a flat yet round impression finally tied in. It also reminded me of Singin' in the Rain and Sunset Celebration. They all, including Rotary Sunrise, are derived from Pot o' Gold. Further, I am guessing Rotary Sunrise is directly bred from Especially for You. The plants are rather similar. the main difference seems to be that Rotary Sunrise has a touch more pink in it and the blooms are much larger and fewer per stem. So, if any of the above do well for you, it is likely that any of the others will do well also. From my personal experience with this clan, they tend to be quite healthy but loathe heat. Being that this is a lineage descending from Whisky Mac, they may need extra protection if youre below zone 7.
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 26 JAN 13 by Dianne's Southwest Idaho Rose Garden
I have two books that address this rose and its hardiness zones. The first is ARS Encyclopedia of Roses, 2003, which lists the lower limit at zone 6. Botanica's Roses, 2003, claims zones 4-8. This rose is new to me so I can't claim personal experience, but we just had about 3 weeks with low temps right around zero F, one of the coldest Januarys on record (though not nearly the lowest temp, which was -26 F in 1990). I don't winter protect, but there were about 4 inches of snow to insulate. This will be the year I find out a lot about rose hardiness! Fortunately there was no wind during this time.
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 24 FEB by AGBTG
Did it make it?
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most recent 26 JAN HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 26 JAN by HollyH2
Hi Dianne,

I am looking for cuttings for 2 older hybrid teas I used to have and lost along the way, Century Two and Charlotte Armstrong. I was hoping you still have these roses and if so, if I could please request some cuttings when the time is right? I will of course, cover the shipping costs. Many Thanks,
Holly Hagy
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 26 JAN by Dianne's Southwest Idaho Rose Garden
Hi! I do still have those roses and am glad to share cuttings. They won't bloom here again until June. If you will contact me again then, I will be glad to send cuttings. I won't remember that long because I get so many requests. Dianne
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 26 JAN by HollyH2
Wonderful! I will remind you in June and I really appreciate you getting back to me! Thank you so much!

Holly
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most recent 3 AUG SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 23 JUL by Robert Neil Rippetoe
Lovely!
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 3 AUG by Dianne's Southwest Idaho Rose Garden
Thank you! I know where you might obtain one. ????
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 3 AUG by Robert Neil Rippetoe
Wonderful! ;=)
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most recent 13 JUL SHOW ALL
 
Michael, have you grown this rose? It is a beauty here for me. Wondering about its disease resistance in your area.
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Reply #1 of 5 posted 12 JUL by Michael Garhart
No idea why HMF doesnt tell me comments like this come up. Sorry for the delay.

No, I rejected to grow it based on its lineage. All 3 roses are major BS magnets here, although Daybreaker is a real do'er. It may be better suited to your climate.

Stainless Steel, in particular, is a nightmare here. Although I love the blooms.
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Reply #2 of 5 posted 12 JUL by Lee H.
Michael, you might click on your account button, and make sure the email address is correct, and under “preferences”, that the message post notification is ON.
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Reply #3 of 5 posted 12 JUL by Michael Garhart
Weird, it was turned off. Ive had it on and same issue though. We'll see if it works again.
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Reply #4 of 5 posted 12 JUL by Kathy Strong
I sent you a private message in July 8 re one of your comments. Did you get it?
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Reply #5 of 5 posted 13 JUL by Michael Garhart
Did now!
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