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Posted by GayleUK LondonUK (My Page) on Mon, Jan 12, 04 at 10:55
I am looking for 2 climbing dark velvety red and 2 climbing pure white roses, to go up a south facing trellised wall in my garden.
I also need a good dark red rose bush to go between them.
Specifically I'd like the roses to be hybrid tea shaped, strongly scented and vigorous. I can put up with spraying if neccesary... I have been looking at so many I'm totally confused- at the moment I'm leaning towards Etoile de Hollande, White Cockade and Mrs Herbert Stevens, with either Ingrid Bergman or Velvet Fragrance for the central bush. The other climbing reds I'm considering are Crimson Glory, Ena Harkness, or Guinee (I hear this is hard to grow) can anyone who has grown these or has suggestions for others let me know! many many thanks... |
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- Posted by kaatje north of spain (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 12, 04 at 14:57
Hello,
I wouldn't advise Guinee for she needs a bit of a warm climate.E.Harkness climbing and étoile de hollande can be a good choise keeping in mind that they have a stiff habit.
Ingrid Bergman will not give you the perfume you desire. Perhaps a Papa meilland. Lots of luck.
Kaatje |
RE: Red and White roses
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Hi Kaatje
Thank you for your advice, I heard that Ingrid Bergman is very scented, but I know that rose catalogues can exaggerate! I'll have a look at Papa Meilland, Gayle |
RE: Red and White roses
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- Posted by Bea_L EU/Vienna/Z6 (My Page) on
Fri, Feb 6, 04 at 19:45
My choice would be:
Etoile de Hollande (an excellent classic)
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=2660 Sympathie (Sympathy)by Kordes 1964, ADR winner, a virgorous grower with continuous blooming and strong fragrance.
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=6175 Mrs Herbert Stevens (classic with great character and beauty)
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=4314 Ilse Krohn Superior - by Kordes 1964, pure white, strong fragrance
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=3370 And one of these bush roses: Barcarole - this is my favourite red, with strong fragrance
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=526
Also Papa Meilland is said to be one of the most beautiful fragrant red bushroses.
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=4639
Crimson Glory is known for it´s very strong fragrance
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/pl.php?n=1379 Dear Gayle. this is what I would suggest. In my opinion this would be the best choice. Tell us how you decided! (forgive my austrian-style english) |
RE: Red and White roses
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| Thanks so much for the advice Bea and Kaatji, I think I have finally decided on my climbers. I'm planning to order these roses next week: Ilse Krohn Superior
White Cockade
Etoile De Holland
Sympathie I really wanted to get Papa Meilland as my central bush rose having heard so many recommendations of it, but as it is not hardy I thought it would be impractical. I am still considering, maybe Velvet Fragrance or an english rose called 'Tradescent' which looks lovely. Thanks again!
Gayle |
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- Posted by Bea_L EU/Vienna/Z6 (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 25, 04 at 15:20
| Tradescant, jes. This rose looks fantastic! |
RE: Red and White roses
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- Posted by Bea_L EU/Vienna/Z6 (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 22, 04 at 7:29
@Gayle
Who said, PapaMeilland was not hardy?
In which zone are you living?
I never heard this bevore. How cold will it be at your place in winter?
Greetings,
Bea |
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