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today by
Camaieux
I am reading Roses in the Little Garden, G.A.Stevens, ed., Mrs. Francis King, 1926: Magna Charta, 1876, “ a lovely, lovely old rose, for which I have the greatest admiration and respect. I know none better in tender deep-pink color, or surpassing it in fragrance. It is one of the very best and most desirable of all roses. I have never seen it in bloom in autumn.” Quite an endorsement, but seems not as popular today. Author appears to have lived in northern Ohio.
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Initial post
today by
christineb
Which roses give you the longest lasting blooms (on the plant, not necessarily in a vase)?
The best in my SE England garden are: Dublin Bay, each flower lasts 4 weeks Parade, 3 weeks Ginger Syllabub, 2 weeks Elmshorn, 2 weeks (I don't seem to notice the bushes as much as the climbers.)
I think longer lasting flowers make for the most color. Blooms that only last a few days usually repeat faster and can be very floriferous (my stand outs are For Yours Eyes Only and Alibaba), but I really prefer longer lasting blooms. I can’t understand why no one talks about this! I would always go for the longest lasting flowers when buying a rose if this info was available, but it is quite hard to find.
Most newer rose varieties only last a few days each. I think in recent decades, rose breeders have concentrated on healthy foliage and fragrance, whereas in the 1950s-70s long lasting blooms seem to have been a higher priority, and most last a week or more. Older roses than that I think vary by family, but I don't have a lot of experience with them.
Thoughts?
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Initial post
today by
Bug_girl
The blooms on this rose have lots of green shading on the outer petals. The petals are also very sturdy and thick which makes them pretty heat-proof.
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Initial post
today by
GoldBeardThePirate
So far an easy grower eager to flower. The blooms are a beautiful form with an outrageous orange with a magenta overlay. In direct sun they scream true orange and in shade they take on a cooler yet still screaming bright orange/cool red tone. Small leaves so far but it is also a small plant.
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