Should I cut my roses before tomorrow’s rain?
Andrea zone 9b
14 days ago
Hi guys,
My garden is looking so beautiful right now. Most of my roses are covered in blooms & buds. I got way more blooms this year than last year. We’ve had temps in the 80s, and its going to rain tomorrow. Should I go cut a bunch of roses to bring inside, or just leave them and hope the rain doesnt ruin them? This is my second spring with roses, and i want to enjoy the flowers for as long as possible!
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BenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)
14 days agolast modified: 14 days agoAndrea zone 9b thanked BenT (NorCal 9B Sunset 14)Andrea zone 9b
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anything I should know before buying an arbor for roses?
Comments (11)Just for information purposes, I went through a wooden arbor and one of those plastic coated over metal arbors before getting tired of seeing my roses laying on the ground after a few years. I wanted something reputed to be impervious to ground conditions (rust, rot and termites)and our "tornadoish" winds. I also was concerned about the arbor heating up. After research I finally chose a Copper Arbor. That's been 10 years ago, and so far no problems. Even under blizzard conditions, with the roses laden with a heavy coating of ice, the abor came through fine. Although I couldn't find what I wanted locally at the time I ordered from this company, which is still in business and gave me excellent service. You might want to check them out and investigate a copper arbor as a long term investment for your roses. Here is a link that might be useful: Garden Expressions-Copper Arbors....See MoreDidn't kill my rose yet-what is it &what should I do with it?
Comments (7)Thanks for the ideas. I could go crazy with orange roses apparently! I think I'll have to rule out Amber Queen which does look right but I think this plant has been in the ground longer than the 80s. The previous owner thought it had been in since the greenhouse was installed in the late 50s or early 60s. The classy fence post is newer. :) What makes a climber a climber instead of something that was pruned funny? Aside from the obvious trunks, this one doesn't put out any long branches. But it's had so much "shaping" I can't tell....See MoreShould I cut back my rose before transplanting?
Comments (12)Perhaps in the climate the link originated in, that method works. From over thirty years of actually doing it in MINE, not reducing water stress on any plant whose roots have been significantly disturbed, damaged or reduced is a sure way to severely impact the plant. Leaving the original top growth when the roots have been reduced results in loss of canes and foliage, perhaps even the failure of the plant in this climate. I would venture to suggest it might in others with the sun intensity, heat and accelerated transpiration rates similar to this one. If I transplant a four foot bush with only about a foot and a half of roots without reducing the top appropriately, this heat, sun and transpiration rate will induce the plant to wilt and begin eliminating foliage, softer growth and in many cases, harder, woodier canes until it re establishes roots to balance the tops to the bottoms. Cutting the top back to about the same mass as the root ball, keeping it well watered, even shading it with sheets, old tee shirts, cardboard boxes or soil, either as a mound over the remaining plant or held in place with a cylinder of cardboard until new growth begins showing, brings them through every time. IF transplanting can be accomplished during a period of sufficiently long rain, reducing the top growth isn't as critical. The lower temps, reduced sun intensity, higher humidity and the regular bathing by the rain maintains the moisture in the plant, tremendously reducing (even eliminating) the water stress. The provided link is from Washington State with their greater humidity, rain, reduced sun and transpiration rates. When the weather here is similar to that, I don't have to prune many roses and other plants to transplant them because of the conditions. Most of the time, it is NOT like that here and not reducing the top to match the bottom will jeopardize the plant. If the poster's conditions mimic those of Washington State's, perhaps they don't need to reduce the top to mitigate the negative effects of cutting off so many roots. But, if the conditions aren't similar to that rainy, cooler, damp, cloudy type, I personally wouldn't risk it. Kim...See MoreRoses before the rain
Comments (32)Hi Carol - so far I like TPW because of the steady growth and fragrance. The yellow isn't as dark as I'd like once it opens up. The canes can be thin but some are showing more thickness and uprightness. I think it's bit too early to judge but overall I like it. I just got Charlotte as a tree standard and it's similar in color and fragrance but I'm happy with both so far. Maybe I'm not critical enough of the Austins which have generally done quite well for me, especially after the second or even third year. TPW about two weeks ago (mid-July) TPW blooms from last week - I wish it would stay this color. Ann...See MoreAndrea zone 9b
14 days agoAndrea zone 9b
14 days agoNo long octopus canes on my DA roses. I do get those on my Earth Angel & Leo Da Vinci. I have aphids galore! And slugs are a problem too. Most of my roses have all been decent when it comes to disease. I get powdery mildew on the AOK David Austin Rose. The Pretty In Pink Eden had some blackspot during the winter…mostly cleared up now. The worst one is Zephrine Drouhin…she gets blackspot & powdery mildew. I’ll give her a couple more years to shape up; if she doesnt, I’ll be getting rid if her.
Update: I went for it and cut some flowers! see photo below :)
elenazone6
14 days agolast modified: 14 days agoI love roses after the rain!
Beautiful garden, Andrea!Andrea zone 9b thanked elenazone6Andrea zone 9b
13 days ago
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