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'AROplumi' rose Reviews & Comments
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28 APR 18 by
 Nola Z5a WI
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Heirloom Roses lists Fragrant Plum as zone 5 (-20° to -10°). Does anyone know the diameter of the bloom and also width of the bush? Thank you.
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29 APR 18 by
Patricia Routley
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Thanks. Zone changed from 7b to 5b.
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26 AUG 17 by
Lavenderlace
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Very nice fragrance and vigorous, though in my warm climate, the color is magenta, rarely mauve.
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26 AUG 17 by
StrawChicago heavy clay zone 5
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ARRGH !! Your review came too late. I should had bought this instead of THORNY POLKA climber (received recently). I don't know much about Fragrant Plum's vigor as own-root, or what type of soil is best. Wonder why Fragrant Plum has a stingy reputation?? I'm disappointed with own root Barbara Streisand being the biggest water-hog ever, and the color is grayish purple (depressive). Magenta is a nice cheerful color !!
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#2 of 7 posted
27 AUG 17 by
Lavenderlace
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Mine is still in a pot because I wasn't sure on the color. It has a darker edging which is pretty and is good in the vase. I don't use potting soil to see if it will like my sandy soil and so far, so good. But it might like your moister clay as I didn't start getting the constant blooms until I really upped the water (daily). That could be because of immaturity though.
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#3 of 7 posted
27 AUG 17 by
StrawChicago heavy clay zone 5
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Thank you. I wish more people write feed-back like yours in HMF, it makes choosing and growing OWN-ROOT roses so much easier.
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#4 of 7 posted
27 AUG 17 by
Lavenderlace
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Sorry I didn't write it sooner but frankly, I didn't have enough blooms or growth to write about until daily watering!
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#5 of 7 posted
27 AUG 17 by
StrawChicago heavy clay zone 5
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If I had known you sooner, I would not buy own-root Lagerfeld. Its floppiness & fading was right smack in front of my window, a real-eye-sore. Last week I moved Lagerfeld UP hill in loamy soil & only 4 hours of sun .. AND IT IMPROVED: canes are more upright due to faster water-uptake in loamy soil. I hope to get horse manure today to see if it helps Lagerfeld with darker blue.
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#6 of 7 posted
27 AUG 17 by
Lavenderlace
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My Lagerfeld blooms were unattractive in high heat until very recently. We just had a "cold" front because of the hurricane with lots of rain and Lagerfeld is much darker in the cooler temperatures. But still a smaller bloom than spring. Own-root sandy soil, planted and in pots, older and also new this year, all behaving the same.
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#7 of 7 posted
27 AUG 17 by
StrawChicago heavy clay zone 5
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Yes, I notice the same, Lagerfeld in only 4 hours of sun has a "darker-fringe" in its bud in present cooler temp., compared to almost white in full sun.
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18 APR 14 by
Dani33
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I am looking for a (fragrant) purple rose in my zone 6 garden, and thought I had decided on Fragrant Plum, but now I'm thinking it may not survive our harsh winters. Anyone have this in zone 6? Is there something similar that I could get instead? Ty
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#1 of 4 posted
18 APR 14 by
Jay-Jay
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Maybe Blackberry Nip?
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#2 of 4 posted
18 APR 14 by
Dani33
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I will look into that one. Thanks for the suggestion :)
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#3 of 4 posted
18 APR 14 by
Jay-Jay
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It performs well in zone 6 a/b and survived last harsh winters with flying colors... And scents wonderful!
Good luck with Your queest.
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#4 of 4 posted
23 APR 14 by
Dani33
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Awesome. Thank you!
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27 JUN 13 by
Dianne's Southwest Idaho Rose Garden
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I love this rose, but have lost it three times now to a late spring freeze after spring growth had long been in process. It survived a very cold winter this year (unprotected), so it's not all that cold sensitive. When I replace it, I'll definitely remember to spring protect.
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