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| Bonica Rose Standard |
'I would rather have Roses
on my table than diamonds
on my neck'
-Emma Goldman
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| Abraham Darby - David Austin Series |
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| Climbing Rose |
I'm not sure what it is about the Rose but it's beauty has been the subject of many a poem and has been around for centuries.
It is still one of the most popular flowers to give as a declaration of love. It is delicate and strong, romantic and so very beautiful.
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| Climbing Rose |
Some people are intimidated by roses but they are not as difficult to grow as you might think. First find the right spot and make sure that it will get at least six hours of sunlight. Then make sure you water it every couple of days.
As you know I am notorious for moving plants around so if you don't get it right the first time move it and try again. I also use a fertilizer twice during the growing season.
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| Morden Sunrise |
One of the things I was going to try this year was epsom salts around the base of the rose, about an inch under the soil. It is said that it stops the leaves from turning yellow. I didn't get the chance but will try it at the start of next year and let you know if it works.
There are many different types of roses to choose from so decide what style and color you want and go from there. One of the things to consider is if you want to cut them to bring inside. If that is what you're looking to do try to find a long stem rose, they make beautiful cut flowers. Also some blooms do not last long therefore they don't make a very good cut flower. I find some roses have a weak stem and tend to droop, again not a good choice for a cut flower. I do however have two climbing roses and even though the stems are short they are perfect for a tiny bud vase and both pack a punch in the scent department, perfect for a small space like a bathroom.
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| Red Hybrid Tea Rose - very fragrant |
For me one of the best things about a rose is it's scent. I love how one single bloom can scent a whole room and I always look for that when buying a new plant. If the rose you are buying dosen't have any flowers in bloom at the time, just check the tag, it should tell you if it is scented or not.
I bought this wonderful red rose this year, the tag stated that it was highly scented and boy were they right. It is unbelievably intoxicating.
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| Climbing Rose |
So be it a climbing rose, a rose bush, a standard rose or a miniature rose find one that you love, find a spot that you think will work and start your love affair with the rose.
Happy Gardening!
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| Climbing Rose - peppery fragrance |
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