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20 JUN 07 by
andrew
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what is the life span or a rose bush? in general..
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#1 of 4 posted
20 JUN 07 by
Jody
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Hi Andrew. I am not sure what the average lifespan of a rose is, I think it depends on the class of rose. According to Guinness Book of Records, the world's oldest rose is in Tombstone AZ. It is a Lady Banksiae which is 122 years old and 8600 sq feet. I personally have a Rosa Wichuraiana which is over 30 years. Jody
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#2 of 4 posted
23 JUN 07 by
Wendy C
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My father-in-law has a Peace and Mr. Lincoln which are nearly fifty years old. Given good growing conditions, and nothing terrible befalling them (severe cold, disease, etc) I think 10-20 years is not uncommon. I've got a couple which are 13 years old and going strong, and they've been moved all over creation as I've moved three times.
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#4 of 4 posted
12 MAY 21 by
amc439
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hey thanks for your comment
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#3 of 4 posted
23 JUN 07 by
 Cass
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I've documented a rose that is about 100 years old, planted in the garden of a family home that remains in the same family. The plant is enormous, at least 15 feet wide and 12 feet tall, the variety we call 'Le Vésuve.'
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