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'Ginger Kisses' rose Reviews & Comments
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Contracted black-spot soon after planting. The flowers were attractive but lost almost all scent in the North Carolina heat. I was not impressed. I will not regret finding a replacement for this rose.
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Apparently has been sold in the U.S. as "Ginger Kisses" by Armstrongs, as well as New Zealand, under that name. See, http://www.rosesnz.co.nz/floribunda/123-ginger-kisses.html
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Thank you Rosaholic.
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11 JUN 11 by
Danda
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Love this rose so far... It's got pretty, well formed and full blooms with a nice scent, glossy healthy foliage, good vigour and the blooms seem to last a long time on the bush even through the rain... Its a relative newbie for me at a few months old, but gotta say I'm well impressed with it.
Update:
Another season... And this rose has made my top tier of performers that never sulk...
Beautiful, clean foliage... Lush, plentiful, fast repeating melony-orange blooms that are full and long lasting, holding up to the elements unflinchingly...
It is well-branched, bushy and compact... Looks amazing in a large container where it overwintered wonderfully well.
I am very happy to have taken a chance on this one as it is now one I'd not wish to be without.
Definitely a top performer and for me a nearly care-free rose that just doesn't stop.
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This looks like a lovely rose that deserves to be grown in the USA. Alas, like so many very worth Fryer roses, no nursery is propagating and selling his creations. This really disappoints me. Isn't there any nursery that is looking for worthy garden roses? If so, look no further than the creations of Gareth Fryer. And this rose here is a good example.
I guess you can tell I'm a Fryer fan! Believe me, it's based on observation and experience. His roses are the equal of anyone's. The best of them better than the best from Harkness or J&P.
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Greetings from a kindred spirit Jeff. 'Tatton' is too on my "to be acquired" list. It's got a good reputation so far in the Northwest.
I was just reading your profile. You might try hybridizing in your smaller garden but I'll warn you. It's ADDICTIVE! I do it here on my 1/3 acre parcel near Palm Springs but I end up giving many things away.
My Horticulture degree is from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
I was disappointed to hear Rod McClellan sold out to Scott's. I've been a fan of Supersoil for years. I sure hope they don't alter the formulation. Robert
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Thanks for your reply, Robert. Nice to hear from a kindred spirit. I don't really have room to do much hybridizing, though I do dabble in a FEW things (dahlias, delphiniums, dianthus) that don't take much room or much time to rogue. Roses are a great temptation and perhaps some day if I move out to the country and have the room to raise all the seedlings.
The sale of Rod McLellan Co. to Scotts was a good thing for the McLellan family who held on to their company through some challenging times. I doubt that the formula will remain the same since most consumers don't know or care much what's in the bag. It's all about brand loyalty, price and shelf/bay real estate at the big retailers. Independent retailers sell a fraction of the total volume of bagged organics. Home Depot, Lowe's, WalMart, Target, OSH, and their ilk own the category. You need to be a big boy to play with these retailers, and Scott's is much better equipped to do battle and prevail than we ever were. We were very nimble, clever and persistent, but at some point you run out of cards. I sure would hate to be in the potting soil business now with diesel at its current price. Soil is freight in a bag. I bet
Scott's is losing money on every bag they sell right now. Better them than the McLellan family.
We should meet sometime! Jeff
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By the way, Robert, Gareth is looking for someone to trial, propagate and sell his varieties in the USA. I've talked to a few people, but amazingly there aren't any takers. He really has great stuff and it frustrates and amazes me that it is ignored here. Tantau and Lens as well. What's up with American rose growers? Jeff
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Jeff, contact me directly? Your message function is set to "no mail" as default.
Yes, I was a vendor to big box stores for years. Sadly, I know the drill.
Thanks, Robert PSroseguy@Hotmail.com
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I just got this message today! I will contact you be email or you may do the same to me. Jeff / *******@gmail.com
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Jeff, it is best to never include you email address in a public forum like this. It is a sure way to get added to spammer's email lists.
It is not necessary to provide your email address here and if you do wish to reveal it to another HMF member please use the "Private Message" feature as those messages are not displayed publicly.
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By the way, Pickering now lists Tatton as available, along with a number of Fryer Roses. Hurray! Now if we can just get more roses from Tantau and Lens....
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