Which roses are used often to hybridize? Chaucer/Iceberg show up often
Aaron Rosarian Zone 5b
2 years ago
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Comments (16)Jim, here on the Pacific Coast we use the Sunset Magazine's garden zone system, which divides the western states into something like 24 zones, and then AK and HI each get 3 zones I think - never plan on gardening in either so haven't paid much attention! Anyway they use much more information than just average winter lows. They include summer highs, duration of summers, duration of winters, marine influence, banana belts, cold pockets, seasonal winds, latitude, elevation ... And, not just to brag about this, but I know I've seen them branch out to a gardening encyclopedia for the eastern half of the country, and I recall seeing zones numbered well into the 40s. Way more than the USDA's 11 zone system for the whole country. Once again, I don't plan on ever living east of the Rockies so didn't pay much attention. But I know it's out there. How accurate and how precise it is I could not tell you. But look around for it and see if it tells you anything useful about your area that you don't already know. It is nice to have the more detail. For instance the USDA system, which is fine as far as it goes, no complaints from me, puts Seattle WA, San Antonio TX, and Charleston SC in the same zone, but gardening in those same areas is not the same at all! Now when I'm talking about testing your soil to find out what type it is I am not looking at nutrient status. I am looking at particle composition, which determines water holding and drainage, and will also determine nutrient status in turn. If you could not see any gradations in your mason jar test, you may be my age!!!! and need extra light and magnification to see these things. Getting old sucks. Try using a bigger jar, and taking a larger sample, so everything's bigger; and make sure you check it in STRONG light at exactly 1 minute and at 2 hours. Keep in mind you may have layers that are only 1/4" deep. I've also found that when I let the whole thing sit for at least 2 days, completely still, the layers become thinner but easier to see. It was enlightening to me to see exactly how much sand, and how little clay (as in no measurable amount), my current garden soil has. It's like gardening in aquarium gravel. So even though we have a very short dry season in summer, in gravelly soil, it's long enough to kill plants by drought where they'd be fine in clay soil....See MoreHow often are you all watering your Plumies
Comments (32)Hi Everyone, I also have had lots of rain here on the East Coast, but the temps can change in a blink of an eye!! I find all of the different varieties need water at diifferent times. I check them often and i will wait until they are dry and then water. We all have different climates and humidity can make a difference too! SO, i wouldnt worry about giving to much water if youu have a good draining mix, but it seems like they like to dry and then get watered. I checked all of my trees today, since we had two days of rain and some of them are dry.. I was shocked, but the leaves do protect the soil and sometimes the water can just run off and never reach inside the containers. As the temps start to change and get cooler during the fall, i will be more careful about watering.. especially if i ever mist my plants.. I dont want to encourgae orange rust.. Tomato.. You are doing fine with your watering.. As long as your plants are healthy looking and growing well,, i wouldnt worry. Take care everyone!!! Laura...See MoreRoses That Need To Be Grown More Often
Comments (47)I wrote a long reply to thank everyone over a week ago- twice!- and it evidently disappeared into cyberspace because it never arrived here. I could comment on other posts but not this one. Also, the little "back" arrow that returns me to the top of the page disappeared from my screen for a couple of weeks. It's enough to give me a complex! The arrow is now back and functional so I'll try again. Thank you for your kind wishes for Katie, our foster Sheltie. She was feeling much better after several days. Katie has a tendency to eat things that aren't food. I try to be vigilant but Katie is quick and stealthy. About all the wonderful pictures and suggestions- many thanks for these. You've enabled me- and many others, I hope- for years to come. I had to look up a few of these on HMF. I hope that they will be commercially available in the future for everyone who can find some space. I've had Charles Walker Mignonette from my last order from Vintage before it closed. It's a super little polyantha, my first rose to bloom this spring, super healthy, hardy, darling pompon white flowers blushed pink in cool weather, generous bloomer and tough. Mine survived having the bird feeder fall on it twice and, while it's shorter and wider, it's none the worse for wear. I hope more people will find a little room for this one. It doesn't take much. I've had Lady Ann Kidwell, Souvenir de St. Anne's, Gruss an Teplitz, Madame Berard and Bouquet Parfait on my wish list. I'm sharpening my pencil to add Schmidt's Smooth Yellow, Mme Laurette Messimy in whatever form, Pompon de Bourgogne, and if we ever buy the neighbor's and demolish the outbuildings, Ghislane de Feligonde and r. mulliganni boulenger. Also Old Gray Cemetery Noisette. Nobody mentioned this one but they should. BTW Grandmother's Hat is in Annie's Annuals and Perennials catalogue. It says that GH is their most popular rose! I have no idea how many they sell, but it sounds like at least a few people were convinced to give it a try....See MoreHow often do you add iron? How much?
Comments (4)Each soil has its own mineral content and this affects which - if any - mineral sources you should add to your own particular garden site. And how much. So nobody on the web can tell you what to do with your own specific situation - it's not a matter of all roses (and other plants) everywhere all needing the same treatments. If you have chlorotic leaves present at this time pick some of them and take them to sources of local guidance like a Cooperative Extension Service branch office (preferably) or an independent garden center (where you might be able to find somebody that has actual horticultural training). You will have to be able to get to the Extension office when they are open during weekdays. And if you try a garden center you should show up there during some time other than a Saturday afternoon in May, when they are mobbed....See Morekittymoonbeam
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