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• Rose Seed Question

  Hello to all! I have at this point 1 Rose bush and it is a Blue Girl Rose. It is my favorite of the Roses. This may seem like a odd question but where do I get the seeds from my Rose bush? The reason I ask is because in… More

• tea rose for v day

  I am now the owner of my very first rose! (besides the ones I have recently inherited with the house) So the rose plant is one of those potted tea rose plants you can get for v-day, it has tiny adorable whit roses on it... now can this thing actually… More

• Rose Jaune Desprez

  I just ordered this climbing rose for my shady back yard, rose in color. I've done some research and only see the blush colored ones. Do any of you have experience with the Jaune Desprez? And the rose colored ones? Are they fragrant, and do they grow fast? More

• Is my rose bush sick?

  ...confused: Just to name one of the problems is the rose bushes. I ended up cutting all the dead branches & twigs off of them. Basically, I cut off all that… More

• Is this a rose plant??

  ...y finger instead. At first I thought it must be a rose plant but, it's kinda tall and now I'm not so sure. If it is a rose… More

• what type of rose?

  It's me... AGAIN!:0 I have three rose bushes, but I don't think they are all the same type of rose bush? I attached pictures below, can anyone please help me w/ which is which? Now, I believe the two are the same type, so I only attached the two pictures… More

• 'Knockout' Rose

  Anyone have any experience with "Knockout" rose? It looks like a great alternative to camellia or rose-of-sharon that are just too big for my little garden ('Knockout' roses only get about 3-4 feet, according to what I read.) My book states that it is very disease-resistant and low-maintenance, but I… More

• "Funky" rose buds

  I have a Bob Hope rose that grows strong and then pops out "funky" roses. I feed with Bayer Advanced rose care, and Miracle Grow. I spray with Neem oil. I don't see any bugs and all else looks very healthy. I have 24 rose bushes and this is the… More

• Rose Jam

  ...r since I can remember, there was always a jar of rose jam in the house. My Grandmother made these cookies with a dollop of rose jam in the middle, delicious! I put the jam on toast or biscotti or make those cookies I’m always picking petals to make the… More

• Rose Hedge Suggestions?

  Hello, I would like to grow a white rose hedge along my driveway (full sun). I live in Pickering, Ontario (Zone 6a) and wonder if anyone could make some suggestions for rose plants that would grow fairly quickly and be appropriate for this purpose? Thank you! Susan Reed More

• Rose Campion seeds

  I'm starting to save seeds from my Mullein pink rose campion looks like I'll have more than I'll need if any one wants some send me a pm with your mailing addy and I'll save some for you pic of a pink rose campion __________________________ Garden Bear Hi, would love… More

• sick rose bush?

  I had my husband transplant a climbing rose bush in April approx 4 weeks ago. I don't know anything about roses. I pruned it a lot after he transplanted it then we had a couple of unexpected cold nights 35 degrees. Needless to say my rose now looks very sick.… More

• Climbing rose with no roses...!

  So hey... here's the deal. Have a climbing rose that, up until a few years ago, really bloomed up a storm! But, beginning last year it throws a few blooms and then it's done. Puts out many canes but zip on the roses! My DW thinks it's that she cut… More

• Scentimental Rose care

  I'm considering getting this rose and would like to see what kind of winter care it takes. Has anyone had experience with this particular rose? Thank you Melinda More

• Wild rose question.

  Hay All! We have a VERY large wild climbing rose on our property, and I would like to know if I can take cuttings from this rose to plant up by the house some where? And if so, How do I do it????? Thanks! More

• Rose of sharon

  ...has been asked before, Need to know how to make a rose of sharon to be like a bush not a tree. And when to trim. And how? ..... Kathy More

• Rose of Sharon

  I have 7 Rose of Sharon's located in various locations throughout our landscaping. Not one of them has a leaf on them? Can anyone suggest why? All of my other plants grew just fine, just not these. Any ideas?:( More

• rose of sharon

  I have some rose of sharon seeds there white with a pink center. Kathy More

• new rose bushes

  :) The new rose bushes are here, the new rose bushes are here!!! 14 of the little darlings. Just waiting for 1 more! Guess what I am doing this weekend?? Sass More

• Rose balling?

  ...erm. I am in an investigation of very old antique rose, and in my quest to find the name of this rose I came a cross this terminology to explain something about the petals of the double rose. anyone know what balling is in terms of… More

• Yellow rose??? Doesn't look like one!

  A friend of my Mom's says this is a rose bush in her yard but it doesn't look like a rose. When it is closed, it does, but it opens to a different rose than Ive ever seen before. Any ideas?? More

• My new rose

  ...ow off my newest addition to my garden - an $8.00 rose from Target called "Sun Flare". I almost didn't buy it, I got that "I've got too many plants" feeling in the pit of my stomach, like I should hide it when I get home!… More

• Coral Rose?

  This is the other rose bush in Mom's yard. It only has the one bloom. It looks like a coral rose to me. Is that correct? More

• Confederate Rose

  Look what I had blooming this morning.Such a nice surprise. More

• A Rose to get you thru the Winter

  A pic taken during the Thanksgiving break. Enjoy! More

• My first rose garden

  Hi! I am makeing a rose garden for a school project, but i do not really know how. i go to a school were i choose my own projects and I love roses. so Do knoe what I should do?:( More

• rose leaves

  I have planted several different rose bushes, which I have never grown, they have all been blooming great, in my opinion. But I have been reading about spotted leaves as a disease. Please look at these leaves and tell me if this is what everyone is talking about. Thanks. John More

• Rose seeds

  I got some great seeds from my rose bushes this year and am wondering if anyone knows the best way to cultivate them for the greatest success. Appreciate any help! Ok_nurse More

• Rose Bush Needs Help

  ...t had been unoccupied for some time. I found this rose bush and don't know what to do for it. We live near the coast of Southern California. Any help would be appreciated. More

• Is my rose dying

  I planted this rose in July this ear, and this is what it looks like now. I have been watering it since it has been so dry to make sure it gets established. I planted it according to all the directions and advice on rose sites. It was blooming then… More

• Parade Rose

  ...his up at Meijers for $7.99. It says its a Parade Rose. I couldn't get a good picture of it, but it says it can be planted in a container. Do they do good in containers or should I just plant it in the garden. More

• Rose

  Any ideas of what the name of this pretty rose is? More

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