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    most recent 16 JAN 22  
    RoseThe Prince ®
    Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest
    My "the Prince" has turned into a climbing rose which blooms lusciously in May, the may bloom again in September. It has 2 canes which have been trained into our vinyl fence, about 5 feet high. Is this unusual for this rose? We live in St. Louis, MO (Zone 5)
    Reply #1 posted 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest
    I've read that the sizes listed for the English roses are for those grown in England, or in cooler climates, and that when grown in warmer climates in the U S the roses often grow considerably larger.
    Reply #2 posted 12 JAN 13 by Dad'sRoses
    This has always been the case in my experience here in Southern California (Zone 9b). Every rose seems to get at least twice to three times the size mentioned in England.
    Reply #4 posted 14 OCT 20 by jedmar
    The 4' height mentioned for Austin roses is a sales ploy - owners of small gardens will not buy very tall roses. Mostly they grow to 7'-8' in Central Europe.
    Reply #6 posted 13 JAN 22 by jedmar
    What surprises us on the continent is that England actually has a milder climate than Central Europe, and still Austin roses shoot up to 2 m or beyond here
    Reply #3 posted 14 OCT 20 by Nola Z5a WI
    In David Austin's book Old Roses and English Roses, it says The Prince has a height of 2-2.5 feet.
    Reply #7 posted 16 JAN 22 by Nastarana
    It always stayed at around 4' for me in CA. Maybe you have a climbing sport?
    most recent 30 OCT 13  
    RoseThe Prince ®
    Initial post 30 OCT 13 by Renato Emma
    Syn.'Ausvelvet'
    Rosa Inglese a cespuglio, Gruppo Rosa Antica Ibrida, a portamento espanso e frondoso, con molte spine. Fogliame opaco, verde scuro. Fiori grandi, a rosetta, singoli o in mazzi vistosi, dapprima cremisi/viola intenso, sfumano poi in porpora. Forte fragranza di Rosa Antica. Rifiorente, rustica, md/resistente a malattie. H.80cm L.60cm.
    (ROSACEAE) (David C.H.Austin, David Austin Roses Ltd., UK, 1990)
    most recent 25 APR 13  
    RoseThe Prince ®
    Initial post 25 APR 13 by timdufelmeier
    Has anyone had good luck with THE PRINCE own root?
    most recent 12 MAY 07  
    RoseThe Prince ®
    Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest
    How much sun does The Prince (Ausvelvet) rose bush need? Full or partial and the # of hours per day?
    Reply #1 posted 25 FEB 04 by Unregistered Guest
    The Prince does best with at least 6 hours of full sun a day. But the plant must be situated so that it is completely sheltered from afternoon sun, as the blooms will quickly burn in any but the softest light. Ideally, the plant should be in shade by noon.
    Reply #2 posted 12 MAY 07 by Unregistered Guest
    Hello Franz.I live in zone 6b near NY harbor - I just planted The Prince in a west facing location
    which will give him about 6 hours of sun , but mostly all after 12 noon. ( maybe 1- 7)
    Do you think that's worth a try ? I can move him to another spot with more shade . Diana
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