HelpMeFind Roses, Clematis and Peonies
Roses, Clematis and Peonies
and everything gardening related.
DescriptionPhotosLineageAwardsReferencesMember RatingsMember CommentsMember JournalsGardensBuy From 
'Duchesse Christiana ®' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 160-296
most recent 14 MAY SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 11 FEB by Bug_girl
Does anyone have tips to share on how to prune this rose? I also read in the comments that it does better in part shade? If so, I should move mine. Zone 7a, Provo, Utah.
REPLY
Reply #1 of 2 posted 14 MAY by Benaminh
If this rose was truly bred from Geoff Hamilton then there is a possible solution; however, not knowing the seedling parent’s traits makes it hit and miss. In California, most David Austin roses can be pruned hard after every bloom cycle. The small twiggy growers such as Pretty Jessica, Fair Bianca, Tamora, or Sister Elisabeth would be an exception. In the commercial cut flower industry I have seen Geoff Hamilton maintained at about four feet in height in open field rows. The budded plants are very well fed, mulched, and on drip irrigation (Geoff Hamilton is a very thirsty water hog). Side flower buds are ruthlessly broken off to get huge goblets on two to three foot long single stems. Cutting off the long stems is equivalent to a hard prune and provides several advantages. It keeps the plant in check, reduces the dreaded octopus canes, and increases the flower size. This same cultivation method may also work for Earth Angel.
REPLY
Reply #2 of 2 posted 14 MAY by Bug_girl
Great answer! Thank you. You have given me a lot to think about.
REPLY
Discussion id : 122-176
most recent 23 JUN 23 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 15 JUN 20 by noseometer
Here in the high desert, flowers are not particularly beautiful. Fragrance can be strong and lovely at times, no fragrance at other times . The plant needs a lot of coddling to grow. Most of all, it is extremely susceptible to thrips and to dry heat. Many buds abort and those that do start to open turn brown before opening even when sprayed for thrips and heavily irrigated. Flowers turn crispy and/or brown within 1 day when they do open, particularly at temperatures over 80 degrees. Flowers can last a bit longer in higher humidity situations such as the rare rain here, and in cooler temperatures.This is not everyone’s experience, I see.
REPLY
Reply #1 of 1 posted 23 JUN 23 by ms_margaret
Here in the Southeast, we get nice blooms in the spring. Late spring we get thrips, which cause the flowers to brown. June we get Japanese beetles. The blooms look pretty when paired with other flowers.
REPLY
Discussion id : 128-599
most recent 23 JUN 23 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 25 JUL 21 by RoseAddict_NorthTX
Can we update the size? He’s about 5 ft or taller. Not just for me but also saw that in a rose garden. He gets tall! Definitely not 35 inches!!!
REPLY
Reply #1 of 2 posted 16 NOV 21 by AndromedaSea
Agreed! Mine threw out numerous canes that were over 6’ tall, and I only planted this rose as a bareroot this past spring. I’m actually here to see if anyone has grown this rose as a climber. I might just buy an obelisk and let her go. The octopus canes were not a good thing here. But, I love the flowers, the scent, and the overall health (no black spot!).
REPLY
Reply #2 of 2 posted 23 JUN 23 by ms_margaret
Mine is 8+ feet tall grafted on multiflora from Palatine. It's bushy and vigorous. It has long arching canes.
REPLY
Discussion id : 135-325
most recent 30 NOV 22 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 30 NOV 22 by Roses in Grayslake
Available from - High Country Roses
https://www.highcountryroses.com/shop/special-collections/fragrant-roses/earth-angel/
REPLY
© 2024 HelpMeFind.com