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    'Old Lady Gates' rose Reviews & Comments
    most recent 31 MAY 17  
    RoseOld Lady Gates
    Initial post 17 MAR 10 by billy teabag
    Just checked the pedigree. I love the idea of this cocktail of roses - and the name!
    What is the R. banksia x Old Blush parent like?
    Reply #1 posted 17 MAR 10 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
    Hi Billy, yes, it is a fun hybrid.

    See breeder notes here.

    http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=1.50029

    Fortunately a couple of descendants were produced before it's demise.
    Reply #2 posted 17 MAR 10 by billy teabag
    Another good name - sounds like it would have made an excellent security fence.
    Reply #3 posted 17 MAR 10 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
    "Old Lady Gates" is an extremely vigorous climber.

    As a combination of 'Kiftsgate" and a hybrid involving, the exact clone of the "Largest Rose in the World", I guess this should come as no surprise.
    Reply #4 posted 31 MAY 17 by Rob Byrnes
    How tall/long does it get?
    Reply #5 posted 31 MAY 17 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
    I've never let it get big enough to find out. I hack mine back every year and let it regenerate before autumn. That way I get enough old wood to allow flowering.
    Reply #6 posted 31 MAY 17 by Rob Byrnes
    Thanks Robert!