“Body bag” Roses
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I know you all don't like body bag roses...but.....
Comments (18)I didn't check out the chain stores this year except when someone asked if Midas touch was available. I saw only Granadas at Lowe's some were huge and that rose own root from Chamblee's didnÂt do anything for me although every other rose from this company did well so far; but the weather of last year was awful in every sense so that might contribute to the subzero performance of that rose. Still, I just could not bring myself to buy any of those huge Granadas because I remembered all those roses I had to discard due to RMV. I think I have one bagged rose purchased 10 years ago that has become a stellar performer; two that are OK and I kept two cl. Peace with RMV because DH loves that rose. The others were discarded. I agree with Ann, and with my various ailments plus DH's growing resentments of digging up, discarding and replacing roses, I rather buy a multiflora grafted rose or an own root if the source is good enough than experiment with bagged roses. I do get excited if I see some interesting varieties but then memories of roses from 11, 10 or 9 years ago come alive and I walk away. Trospero is right - the rose itself is usually the least amount one spends on the roses: fertilizers, fungicides, labor (yes, your own) etc. add up. Considering how greedy Paul Neyron is, I somehow doubt that it would do well in a pot. It needs very fertile soil, a lot of water and fertilizer and all that given, it does rebloom even in summer heat for me. Paul Neyron is among those rare HPs that like heat. I love that rose and I hope you got a very good specimen....See MoreBody Bag Roses at Lowe's
Comments (16)I buy body bag roses every year and have not had a problem getting them to grow and I have not had a problem getting the wrong rose. One thing I always do is plant them in a pot first, in GOOD potting soil. That way I can see how it does and if I even like it. I have NEVER had one die. This year I broke tradition and put a Pope John Paul II directly in the ground, it was in one of those biodegradable containers, I did cut away the container, I knew that I wanted this rose to be in that spot but it is not doing well. It is still green so I know its not dead but it has absolutely no growth at all yet while EVERYTHING else is growing. I have learned my lesson and I will never put a bare root directly in the ground again....See MoreHelp me name this HD body bag rose.
Comments (5)Thanks snrose. I agree that it is indeed RdV. It became more apparent a few days later, when the blooms began to take on a bluish hue. Somebody who saw the plant also believed it was RdV. I had bought this as one of two plants from HD. The other plant was funny enough labelled "Reine des Violettes," but turned out to be its thorny parent "Pope Pius IX." It's a happy accident that I ended up with the real RdV in the end....See MoreGood or Bad? Walmart Mini Roses
Comments (14)I just bought 3 of these roses today at Walmart - the blooms are bright yellow and very large for a mini rose so they might be a mini-flora. The plants are healthy but there are 3-4 "cuttings" in each pot. I want to be careful about the kind of soil I repot them in. I have some bark fine/mushroom compost/sand soil that I use on my sturdier flower beds but I feel this is too coarse for these tiny rooted babies. I am thinking of a soilless mix that is quite fine - which is what they are in. Maybe even a seed starting mix? I have a friend who put a grocery store mini in Sta-Green soil with fertilizer in it - this mini is now huge - super healthy and just beautiful. He pots all his roses in this and they are gorgeous. It is a nice looking blend, not too coarse. Wondering if I should repot in a seed starting mix, like it looks like they are in now, then let them grow and get stronger then put them in this Sta Green mix. Would appreciate any input! Thanks - Judith...See MoreDiane Brakefield
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