Rose Growing Secrets

in tropical coastal areas

I received a catalog in the mail yesterday and really am thinking of trying my hand by planting at least one rose bush next season and was wondering if there was any advice for a person just learning about roses and how to care for them? How to prepare the dirt and when to give rose food and how often? The one that I was looking at to buy is called a Hybrid Tea and has a coral-pink tone to its petals and grows to 5 feet tall and prefers full sun, which I have a lot of. I live in Zone 5.

I bought some roses, i bought them like 3 or 4 days ago and there kind of drying out but only on the sides of the peddles i have them in a vase with water but does any one have some ways to help my roses?? i want my roses to be in my garden but i dont know what to do...

My friend told me to move the rose plants far away from my house, because termites live in rose plants and they could attack my house.

I grow some roses in OR zone 7, and they do fine, but I just bought 5 more and I want to plant them where they will be really happy. I have good soil and raise a lot of flowers and it is hot here in the summer altho it gets cool at night. It seems that if they get any a.m. shade, they tend towards mildew on their leaves and I think they like a.m. sun with afternoon shade, as do most plants here. Any good suggestions besides spraying and all ? Or any new info on raising happy rose plants. They are hybrid teas.

I live in southern Cali and I water my rose plants regularly but lately I am seeing white powdery stuff on my rose plants, mostly on stem, and leaves. is this some kind of disease and if so, what is the cure for it ? TIA :)

I hate to use chemicals on my lawn, I keep things very organic. I'll tell you what I've done so far and if you could please give me additional advice I would be most greatful!!! I trimmed off any spotted leaves from the stem of the plant. I've checked the stem for any sign of disease and there does not appear to be any. I've cleaned the soil of any fallen leaves. This plant is new, planted rootstock this Spring. The area I planted in had never had roses before. This was the first addition to a rose garden I was just beginning, starting with a rose named Mary Rose which happens to be my recently deceased mom so I really want to keep the plant. PLEASE give me your best advice. No, I'm not watering too much. If I'm guilty of anything it would be watering too little. The summer has been extremely dry and I know I should water them more. Could that be the problem???

i am looking for a safe but effective way to stop bugs from eating my plants (tomatoes,peppers,roses,basil and others) in my outdoor garden.please help me.

I'm planning to re-sod a small front yard in eastern Pennsylvania (18' X 28'.) I think I'm in zone 6, climate wise. I live in a historic district, where a traditional looking lawn or a completely landscaped garden is required. The yard faces northwest, and gets strong, full sunlight in the afternoon. I don't have much time for gardening, so I'm planning a small lawn surrounded by a low, evergreen hedge (small boxwoods unless I can find something more interesting.) The foundation plantings in front of my house are azaleas and shrub roses. I use all organic methods and no chemical fertilizers whenever possible. I'd prefer a lawn that doesn't have to be watered, once it's established, for environmental reasons. I use a rotary, hand-pushed lawnmower, so a finer textured grass would be preferred, if available. (The environmental factor is more important to me.)

Have thought I had been misplacing garden gloves (including heavy leather gloves for pruning roses) and clothing. Thought I was getting alzheimers for all these months! I remembered I had chased this particular cat out of the house and laundry on different occasions and saw a new pair of gloves where I hadn't been gardening so rang a neighbour to see whose cat it was and you guessed it - has been pinching knickers and other clothing for months and had pinched her garden gloves a couple of days ago. Who is liable for replacements? See the funny side but IT IS COSTLY.......... Jewellery has gone missing (only one earring - never both!) Heard he also likes shiny things. HELP required other than keeping my doors shut which isn't an option.

I have a basket in the shape of a teapot, that has antique cups-saucers with gold trim for when my friend and I have tea in the rose garden park this spring. There is also an antique lace tablecloth, and linen napkins, and a variety of delish handpicked teas in it. We will go in long spring dresses and gloves, with our widebrimmed hats.

I know that there is a version of the poem that starts off like this, "Gardener Sir, I encountered Death Just now among our roses Thin as a scythe he stood there. I knew him by his pictures He had on his black coat Black gloves, and broad black hat." ..and it goes on with the rest of the poem. but i read another version with more stanza's in it last year in my English class that one of the lines was talking about death that looks "dressed like a spanish waiter" does anyone know the version i'm talking about, and if they could post it. thanks.

Im growing roses but it seems like they have some kind of desease how can I make it go away ?

I'm looking for a type of rose to grow, I really want red roses with long stems, as I want to be able to put them in vases. Any idea as to what type I should get? I'll be ordering from Jackson and Perkins; also, any growing advice? :)

first, are roses easy for beginners to grow? second, how do you start? are there rose seeds? do i buy a rose plant and grow it?

I am a rose-aholic. Everytime I'm at a garden center, I want a new rose plant more than anything else. But I have found some great tried and true roses over the years (I'm in Massachusetts, so you can imagine it is hard). So far, I think Hybrid teas should be considered an annual or avoided all together because they get disease and spread it among my hardy roses. I won't buy them anymore. I love the Hot Cocoa Floribunda, you can't kill it, and the Easy Going Floribunda. And a great performing shrub rose in hot pink is Lady Elsie May, it's a 2 x 2 foot shrub. Can't wait to hear your answers (then I'll go rose shopping again;)

I have a bare root rose that is being transplanted from another home to mine. The ground is too wet to plant and I'm afraid that if I wait it will damage the root. If I plant it in a large container will it be safe to replant in the fall?

I am new to gardening and bought a home with many rose trees. Some of them had a few offshoots from what looks like a knobby base of the main tree. I cut them off at the base as low as possible. Now they are coming back in triples....meaning, I have a ton of offshoots. I am not sure what to do. The rose tree is growing nicely and gives beautiful pink roses. I do not know where it came from or what type of rose it is. Thanks in advance.

My hubby got me a dozen red long stemmed roses for Valentines Day. They sat in water in a clear vase in the window. After the buds dried out and died, I was cleaning them up and realized that there was new growth sprouting out of the lower part of the stem that was still in the vase but just above the water. I took a few of them and put some in glasses of water in our greenhouse and a few in soil. Can you actually start rose bushes this way? I have never seen anything like it.

"I live in Maine. ' zone 4-5 ' Ive tried to grow long stem roses in very sunny area with good soil drainage, but for some reason I can't seem to get any flowers, just very long stems with lots of green leaves. I feed it miracle grow food for roses and have had it planted outside for two years now. Anyone know what I can do to get a bloom?"

I don't have a lot of knowledge of roses but I am interested in learning to grow them. I would really like to grow long stem roses but can't really find any info on where to obtain seeds or clones. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it very much.

Expert rose growers: I think some of the hybrid tea roses I bought last year were grafted onto wild root stock. All of a sudden i see pretty deep purple, but wild looking, roses growing off two hybrid tea roses I bought. Is this something to worry about? I actually don't mind the look but it is weird.

I just started growing roses a couple years ago, and I do get pretty large roses - but I figured a little help couldn't hurt :) What do you suggest? They get fertilized with RoseTone as directed on the bag, and they get a full day of sun... Not sure how much water they like, but they get a deep watering a couple times a week without wetting the leaves... Any suggestions?

I want to grow Hybrid Tea Roses. i want to grow 2 difrent kinds kinda next to each other, blue roses and red/gold roses. First is that ok?? they woint be right next to each other but they will be close. Also its all most fall, can i plant them now or do i have to wait till next summer??? also where can i buy them??? i want to grow them not buy them and give them to some one. and any other tips you could give me would be grate!!!! also if u give me web sites to where to but them to plant that would be grate.

the summers are very hot and dry. Rain is sporadic but when it does, it pours.

I don't have a basement or garage to store them in over the winter. Is there another option for winter care? Are there any roses that can just be left outside? I live in zone 5 (New England). Thank you.

Plan to plant soon I live in central Illinois hope to be done before frost

How quickly do miniature rose bushes grow. Like, a couple inches a month?

I have done some research on the subject, but I would like to know of some personal experiences regarding how to keep these roses healthy, especially during months with less sun. What growing conditions work well for miniature roses? Mine are just not blooming again.

Most people grow roses from clipings, and this seems to work well, but I have had NO luck with it, but what about from seed? The hip of a rose has seeds, will these grow fast at all, or even grow? And how well? Is there a difference?? How do I go about planting them, a green house for starters, right?....Okay, so as you see I know nothing about growing roses from seed, I need help!!

Have any of you had luck growing roses from seed? I'm trying for the first time this spring.

I heard that you use the petals, but I still don't know. Please give me details.

What are the differences between the English Rose and All American girl?

Or something similar? I have fair skin, blue eys and brown hair. How can I do my makeup to achieve the EnGLISH ROSe look?

How would you describe a english rose? Do they still exist? Do you know any?

Its French and quaffable at only £4.49 a bottle 2007 its a saucy number. What other organic rose wines are there around? No box Conspiracy carrot its classy with a recycled cork and everything Get us a couple of bottles of Les Jamelles Nateralles Lefty :D (only kidding nick from Tesco instead)

I need to buy some organic roses today. I live in Santa Clara, California. Is there any place near Santa Clara/San Jose/Milpitas/Sunnyvale/ or SF bay area? Can someone please help me with where I can buy fresh organic roses ?

I'd really like to plant a Rose Garden, but what do I start with? I've heard a Rose bush, but can I ge tthose at Lowe's or Wal-mart? And, rose bushes come from somewhere, do they sprout form seeds or what?

i was born in a rose garden each and every flower is as beautiful as the first they are many shapes,colors and sizes but each is unique some of these flowers have been cut and not given love so they die they are all god sent and each should be treated right but you should also be careful b cus they can also hurt you alas, dont cut the flower if u know u dont love it with all ur heart

I have a garden full of roses... and was wondering if it would affect the rose bushes to plant moss roses as ground cover?

could anyone plz let me know the formalities for the participation of my 11 months old daughter for the rose festival- Chandigarh? What are the ways to register her in this festival for t he various competitions?

What goes on at this festival?

please leave time when it starts and when it ends and what day hanks so much

I bought a bare root rose, and have not been able to plant it yet. We are still having some nights that freeze. I live in the high desert. How long can I wait before it dies. Also, it has started to grow, is that o.k.? Do I have to do anything to it before I plant it?

I ordered two bare root roses. I soaked them for 24 hours and then potted them in large containers with mulch and a mix of fertilized potting soil and potting mix. One of them is growing like a weed. I've got new stems and leaves in less than a week. The other hasn't changed a millimeter and has black, dead looking stems. Can I salvage this plant? Should I make a complaint to the supplier?

Lets say I was planting a bare root rose, and a rose that was purchased in a 2 gallon container of soil.... if the crown was about the same size for both plants, how long would it take for the bare root plant to "catch-up" size and flower production to the one bought in soil... Educated guesses welcome :) Just curious Tink

I have a garden full of roses... and was wondering if it would affect the rose bushes to plant moss roses as ground cover?

I want to know what's the greatest amount of roses in a garden, and if one actually contains a million.

I have a flower garden that is full sun. I was told that roses could handle the sun. Is there a certain type of rose that I should plant??