Can you suggest what kind of rose to plant?
It will be in a narrow bed on the west side of the house by a walkway. It will get a lot of sun. Requirements: Classic looking Easy to care for Easy to grow Straight stems Do they only bloom once a season? Should I plant several plants? Too bad they come with thorns! Will Mr. Lincoln work in this kind of bed?
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Answer 1 :
i have always liked yellow rose :)
Answer 2 :
They all need work, if it was only that easy to grow, have to keep em de-bugged and diseased, put epsom salts in the ground in the spring, feed em with rose feed, water when dry, I keep mulch around the bases also, As for what breed, they all need the same attention, trim dead leaves, I don't talk to mine, but I might as well... Just pick what you want to grow, and try it out.. Patience..
Answer 3 :
white rose
Answer 4 :
well my favorite kind of rose is red it stands for romantic yellow stands for an impression and white stands for curing a sickness, and red are the easiest to grow and last the longest here are some facts about roses A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the flower of this shrub.[1][2] There are more than a hundred species of wild roses, all from the northern hemisphere and mostly from temperate regions. The species form a group of generally prickly shrubs or climbers, and sometimes trailing plants, reaching 2–5 metres tall, occasionally reaching as high as 20 metres by climbing over other plants.[3] The name originates from Latin rosa, borrowed through Oscan from colonial Greek in southern Italy: rhodon (Aeolic form: wrodon), from Aramaic wurrdÄ, from Assyrian wurtinnu, from Old Iranian *warda (cf. Armenian vard, Avestan warda, Sogdian ward, Parthian wâr).[4][5] Rose hips are sometimes eaten, mainly for their vitamin C content. They are usually pressed and filtered to make rose hip syrup, as the fine hairs surrounding the seeds are unpleasant to eat (resembling itching powder). They can also be used to make herbal tea, jam, jelly and marmalade. A rose that has aged or gone rotten may not be particularly fragrant, but the rose's basic chemistry prevents it from producing a pungent odor of any kind. Notably, when balled and mashed together the fragrance of the rose is enhanced.[6] The fragrance of particularly large balls of mashed roses is enhanced even further. Rose hips are also used to produce an oil used in skin products. Rose shrubs are often used by homeowners and landscape architects for home security purposes. The sharp thorns of many rose species deter unauthorized persons from entering private properties, and may prevent break-ins if planted under windows and near drainpipes. The aesthetic characteristics of rose shrubs, in conjunction with their home security qualities, makes them a considerable alternative to artificial fences and walls.[1][2]Roses are subject to several diseases. The most serious is rose rust (Phragmidium mucronatum), a species of rust fungus, which can defoliate the plant. More common, though less debilitating, are rose black spot, caused by the fungus Diplocarpon rosae, which makes circular black spots on the leaves in summer, and powdery mildew, caused by Sphaerotheca pannosa. Fungal diseases are best solved by a preventative fungicidal spray program rather than by trying to cure an infection after it is visible. After the disease is visible, its spread can be minimized through pruning and use of fungicides although actual infection cannot be reversed. Some rose varieties are considerably less susceptible than others to fungal disease. The main insect pest affecting roses is the aphid (greenfly), which sucks the sap and weakens the plant. Ladybirds are a predator of aphids and should be encouraged in the rose garden. Spraying with insecticide is often recommended but should be done with care to minimize loss of beneficial insects. Roses are also used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species; see list of Lepidoptera that feed on roses. Red: love, used to say "I love you," but also stands for courage and respect. Red & White Together or White Roses with Red Edges signify unity and togetherness. Pink: symbolizes grace, sophistication and elegance. Also symbolizes gentle feelings of love and friendship. Dark Pink: Gratefulness and appreciation. Light Pink: Admiration, sympathy White: Innocence, purity, secrecy, friendship, reverence and humility. Yellow: Often akin to joy and deep friendship or platonic love. In German speaking countries, however, they can mean jealousy and infidelity. Yellow with red tips: Symbolizes a gesture of falling in love. Orange or Coral symbolizes enthusiasm and desire Burgundy: Beauty Blue: Mystery Further information: blue rose Green: Calm Black: used to signify death (black being the color of death) often of old habits. In a positive light it signifies rebirth after death. Also, slavish devotion (as a true black rose is impossible to produce). Purple: protection (paternal/maternal love) The rose also has various supernatural and literary attributes. Pale Colors:convey warmth and friendship. A Dozen Roses: stand for "there are dozens of ways I care about you." Two Dozen Roses: stands for the 24 hours in a day and tells that "you think about them every hour". Three Dozen Roses: signify a romantic attachment unlike any other. Four Dozen Roses: mean unchanging and unconditional love.
Answer 5 :
Yup Mr. Licoln is my first choice It smells wonderfull and it has nice tight blooms
Answer 6 :
I grow Mr. Lincolns. They are beautiful and tend to be very straight, but thorny. If you want something more like a classic stem rose, try an Oklahoma. They have deep red blooms, though little scent. My personal favorite 9thought it is a hybrid tea and can be a little bushy) is the tequila sunrise rose. When first in bloom they have bright yellow centers with ruby red edging. As the bloom matures, the yellow softens to cream and the red to pinks and oranges.
Answer 7 :
Try contacting "high country roses" at 1-800-552-2082 or roses@easylink.com or www.highcountryroses.com. You can decide whats best for you from this site. they have species roses, bourbons,china tea&noisette, hybred teas,polyanthas, floribundas,climbers.hardy canadian roses, hybred musks and several others. A lot are zone 5 plants bur many are 3-4 and some of the canadian are to zone 2
Answer 8 :
Long stem roses are not the easiest of roses to take care of. You might want to try something that won't take as much effort. See source for two sites with more info
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