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Post by Tig on Feb 28, 2013 16:51:41 GMT
I've taken two more piccies to try and cover all angles as some of the stems at the base are crossing and I'm not sure whether or not to remove one, and if so which one! There is also a new red shoot coming up from below ground level.
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 28, 2013 17:16:59 GMT
Lovely pics and marvellous that new growth is coming from the graft...
OK - will download the pic and try to show you where to snip!!
RF
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 3, 2013 7:03:23 GMT
OK I have tried my best here Tig but on a couple of places I can't see properly. The trick of pruning a rose is to prune the piddly stems hard back and thicker stems not so hard. Pruning encourages growth of course so you want the thinner stems thickening up and the thick stems not so high to get an overall picture. The yellow arrow - I would get rid of that bit to leave a good strong stem.. It isn't easy chopping good growth off but AF can stand a hard pruning and it will thank you later with more blooms.
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 3, 2013 7:45:06 GMT
I should have posted a pic - I did mine yesterday and gave it a good feed. I'm doing Helen Yemm's recommendation of 2 good fistfulls of rose feed to each rose!
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Post by Auricula on Mar 3, 2013 9:44:57 GMT
Thanks for the tips RF
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Post by Tig on Mar 3, 2013 10:46:02 GMT
Thanks RF, that's brilliant, I will follow your pointers Should I be double checking for outward facing buds at the proposed pruning points so as to keep an open structure?
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 3, 2013 10:52:41 GMT
Yes sorry Tig - meant to say - only outward facing buds and a sloping cut so that rain runs away from the cut and not into it!! RF
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Post by Tig on Mar 3, 2013 10:55:17 GMT
I feel as if I am slowly learning what I'm supposed to be doing with these roses - just not doing it with much confidence at the moment!
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 3, 2013 17:37:33 GMT
I cut mine back last week or so but will check them tomorrow to make sure my cuts are facing the right way. Thanks for the tips Rosefriend.
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 3, 2013 18:16:52 GMT
I redid some of mine today using your tips Rosefriend so thank you for the helpful advice!
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 3, 2013 18:24:05 GMT
My pleasure Ladies, ( Tig, Ladygardener, Jasmine, Auricula ) - it's is easy actually - the hardest bit is actually cutting off lush growth. It sets roses back a little but it is only beginning of March. I haven't even started my roses yet. RF
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Post by Tig on Mar 3, 2013 19:51:22 GMT
My pleasure Ladies, ( Tig, Ladygardener, Jasmine, Auricula ) - it's is easy actually - the hardest bit is actually cutting off lush growth. It sets roses back a little but it is only beginning of March. I haven't even started my roses yet. RF Tell me about it!! I was close to tears by the time I'd finished hacking it to bits - I just hope it doesn't sulk too much and I eventually get some flowers ...
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 3, 2013 19:58:54 GMT
It took me 5 years of learning about roses to actually be able to cut of lots off lush off without feeling guilty!!!! It will be fine Tig - believe me...a 70cm rose can only remain that size if pruned properly... Once you have learnt how to prune roses you can let them do for you what you want them to do.....!! RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 4, 2013 8:31:14 GMT
I do appreciate your advice Rosefriend. Possible pruning and being harsh is on my list of things to do today. I was explaining to Jenny yesterday, the story of our Angelface and she was very impressed.
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Post by Jilly on Mar 23, 2013 18:31:39 GMT
I pruned mine last month & today she's been planted out in her new shrub tub in some nice compost & is looking very happy
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 23, 2013 18:43:15 GMT
I am pleased that we all managed to get AF - a wonderful rose, and I find it a great thought that it won't be sold in the UK and we are the only people that have it!!!
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 23, 2013 19:33:20 GMT
We're the privledged few Rosefriend . Jilly I'd say AF will be very pleased in her new home. We'll see a pic no doubt when she's more settled.
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Post by Jilly on Mar 29, 2013 18:26:05 GMT
Here she is Ladygardener, she was pruned last month & has put on all that new growth already
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 29, 2013 18:28:56 GMT
Looking good Jilly! Sorry to go a bit off track but is that lavender in the pot at the back of the pic? Do you ever grow it in the ground. Mine never seem to get going well in the ground and I'm wondering if a pot is the way forward
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Post by Jilly on Mar 29, 2013 18:33:55 GMT
It's cuttings of Mellisa Lilac Jasmine, which is my favourite Lavender, the original plant is in the ground (remember that I've got raised beds though ). The one in the bed has done really well for years, even survived being cut back to the ground, but it doesn't look very happy this year. They're great in pots in the summer, the problem is keeping them dry over winter.
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 29, 2013 18:39:12 GMT
I could stick them under the shed in the winter. I think it's going to be pots. I have 2 Melissa Lilac that need a home. Well, I say that but they have been out in the nursery spot on the drive over winter so I might not have now!
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Post by Jilly on Mar 29, 2013 18:50:46 GMT
They may well be OK, I took a pot full of cuttings in the Autumn when I cut back the original plant, I just plonked them in a pot & put them on the pot stand (no protection at all), had a look earlier & at least 3 are still alive & growing.
Also from my experience of growing Lavender in pots, grit, loads of grit, I would go at least half & half grit & compost.
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 29, 2013 20:27:50 GMT
Thanks for the advice Jilly, I'll try it if I still have some lavender to experiment on!
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 30, 2013 7:47:38 GMT
Angelface is looking well Jilly mine has new growth on it too but I noticed that the heavy snow broke some of the new growth off last week.
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Post by Auricula on Mar 31, 2013 9:56:07 GMT
I'm going to put mine into a border soon, I think it'll be happier there
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 4, 2013 6:17:52 GMT
I ended putting mine in a border after 3 years Auricula but only as I didn't want to increase the pot size...it is good in a pot but as with most things, there is more foot room in a bed!! RF
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Post by Ladygardener on May 21, 2013 10:53:07 GMT
Last year I moved one of my 2 Angelface and I'm pleased to have done so, it settled in so well and gets more sunlight too. This is it with lots of buds on. This is the Angelface in the middle bed, lots more new growth as I pruned it harder. The greenfly do like the fresh new growth 'tho don't they. These pics were taken today.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 9, 2013 8:15:24 GMT
My 1st Rose blooming is Angelface, it's so lovely.
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 10, 2013 7:03:44 GMT
My 1st Rose blooming is Angelface, it's so lovely. She looks lovely Ladygardener Mine is still in a pot and is looking wonderful and lush this year, 8 buds atm, will try and get a photo
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Post by Chuckles on Jun 15, 2013 17:44:14 GMT
That photo shows all her lovely colours Ladygardener This is mine today, should be open in the next week with a little sunshine
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