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Jun 2, 2011 6:46:30 GMT
Post by grindle on Jun 2, 2011 6:46:30 GMT
In memory of my son Robert.  Robert Le Diable. a beautiful rose Lesley and a nice way to remember |
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Roses
Jun 2, 2011 19:11:56 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 2, 2011 19:11:56 GMT
Spotted this one in someone's garden today, unusual by very nice   |
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Jun 4, 2011 7:43:27 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 4, 2011 7:43:27 GMT
Black Spot:
Geoff Hamilton advised to buy varieties specifically described in the catalogue or by the garden centre as resistant to particular diseases. For example, there are few reliable organic ways to control fungal attack, such as black spot on roses, but there are plenty of varieties that are resistant. Do not take resistance to mean immunity - it doesn't, but starting with resistant varieties will help you to manage your organic garden much more successfully.
He also went on to add 'Provide good growing conditions but reduce nitrogen'.
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Jun 4, 2011 13:23:37 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 4, 2011 13:23:37 GMT
Black spot doesn't fly or crawl as far as I can make out. It does however hang around in the soil so I think it a good idea to remove the lower leaves so that when watering it can't get splashed onto the leaves.
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Jun 4, 2011 14:51:50 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 4, 2011 14:51:50 GMT
That sounds like good advice for those roses which suffer from this Merlin. Mine don't. I think it is because it is windy and open here.
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Jun 4, 2011 15:48:41 GMT
Post by Lou78W on Jun 4, 2011 15:48:41 GMT
In memory of my son Robert. Robert Le Diable. a beautiful rose Lesley and a nice way to remember That is a gorgeous rose Les; in remembrance of happy memories of your Son x |
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Jun 4, 2011 19:22:31 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 4, 2011 19:22:31 GMT
Last year I dug up a rose and stuck it in a pot, it came up with very iffy roots but it is doing well, the first flower has just opened and I love the colour and smell. I'm not good with pots so I do need to get it in the ground. What sort of soil and position do they like. Quite an important consideration is whether they can cope with being flooded a couple of times in the winter.
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Jun 4, 2011 19:28:55 GMT
Post by Lou78W on Jun 4, 2011 19:28:55 GMT
Thats a tall order WF.....no plant likes to be repeatedly flooded....unless its "designed" that way......like rice in a paddy field. If it is free draining....with a lot of "bulk"...it might survive......They say roses will "grow anywhere"...but that is a matter of opinion  ...you can but try........good luck ;D |
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Jun 4, 2011 20:36:44 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 4, 2011 20:36:44 GMT
You'd be surprised how resilient a lot of plants are but there are those who hate it, they are usually the ones with softer roots like Lupins and Delphiniums.
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Jun 4, 2011 20:38:33 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 4, 2011 20:38:33 GMT
Last year I dug up a rose and stuck it in a pot, it came up with very iffy roots but it is doing well, the first flower has just opened and I love the colour and smell. I'm not good with pots so I do need to get it in the ground. What sort of soil and position do they like. Quite an important consideration is whether they can cope with being flooded a couple of times in the winter. You obviously like that rose, so treat it well. Give it some humusy soil above the flood plain. Do as you do any other plant and put some bone meal in the planting hole. Your rose deserves it. Just saw 'position'. Roses love sun as long as the roots are watered occasionally. |
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Jun 5, 2011 5:12:08 GMT
Post by grindle on Jun 5, 2011 5:12:08 GMT
 Nostalgia  can't remember, but the bees love it |
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Jun 5, 2011 5:35:35 GMT
Post by grindle on Jun 5, 2011 5:35:35 GMT
 whoops put this in the wrong thread
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Jun 5, 2011 6:26:37 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 5, 2011 6:26:37 GMT
Roses go well anywhere Grindle |
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Jun 5, 2011 6:28:25 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 5, 2011 6:28:25 GMT
Actually there's an interesting piece in this weeks 'AG' about roses, in and out of pots. It also points out that they will tolerate some shade.
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Jun 5, 2011 6:44:49 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 5, 2011 6:44:49 GMT
Not quite Merlin. It said that 'some roses do well in shade, but most prefer a good amount of daylight. Aim to give them half the day in sun.' This was referring to roses in containers which can be moved about.
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...you can but try........good luck ;D
whoops put this in the wrong thread 
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