our Roses

[fred]

here is two pics of two of our Roses in flower at the moment

Double Delight



this one my mother bought for my wife last year.

Tequila sunrise

[Hummer344]

Wonderfull picture of Double Delight. Seems as though I have never taken a picture of it that I liked & its one of my favorite roses. Great fragrance and very long lasting in the house.

[fred]

I wont tell my wife they last along time in the house Hummer
the last time I cut a rose off for her well lets just say it was not safe lol

[Tobi]

Beautiful! Beautiful! Roses are my Mothers favorite plant

[cupcake]

Oh how those photos capture sun and warmth! I can't wait for some good weather. My rose collection tends towards the old fashioned and David Austin, but those are both beauties.

[fred]

the old fashioned Roses are just as good cupcake
David Austin has some very nice ones also

[patticake]

Wow... I can't wait for spring! I don't have roses at our new house. (we're renting) I do have some where I work. I do gardening etc. for retired nuns!
Right now, the only thing in the yard is snow, ice and other unpleasantness! Yuk...

Thanks for the pictures Fred, It gives me hope for spring!

[fred]

your welcome

nothing like sharing my garden and knowledge

[Debbie Hayden]

Those roses are gorgeous! I lost my Tequila Sunrise to the 2006 drought. When it bloomed, it drew the neighbors over to gawk at it. I tried Double Delight one year, but could not get it to thrive. Black Spot.

[Gladys47]

Due to my health issues recently I have been trying to make my beds easier to care for. Esp. the 2 prominent ones. I went out and bought 6 rose bushes, 4 of them climbers for the trellis to enter my yard. Problem? I know almost nothing about roses! I surounded these with my favorite bulbs and plan to intersperse with some Gazania since they bloom nearly year round here. Does this sound like a good quick fix. Any good tips on rose care? All help appreciated. I want those 2 beds to look nice this year while I hopefully get better. I have a feeling some french marogolds will re-seed themselves along the border of the bed. They are beautiful. Thanks, Gladys

[orchid_girl]

Very pretty!!! Is there anyway I could get a cutting of that Double Delight?

[fred]

Gladys I feed rose food twice a year and water daily in summer
what I am hoping for is a member that grows roses in or near your location can help you with more answers about them.

I like the sound of the bush roses and also the climbers with the other plants that should make a nice display for you and easy to maintain.

with our roses I do however use chemicals on them for Aphids and thrip
1 I use id Rogour 2 I use is Melathon. ( a mask must be worn when using the sprays )


orchid girl
try your local garden nursery's for one.
I am not a certified to do so

[Hummer344]

For answers to rose questions go to the forum @ rosarianscorner.net The people there are just as friendly as the folks here. Also, for rose pictures you can go to HelpMeFind.com Rose, Peonies and Clematis They have pictures of more roses than you can shake a stick at.

Orchid Girl,
Double delight is a commonly available rose and you should be able to find it as a cheap price.

Fred, I don't know what your summer weather is but roses generally preferr to be watered deeply less often rather than lightly more often but you might be doing it right for your climate.

I am a volunteer supervisor at one of the largest gardens for old roses in the US. We don't spray and have gone organic for our fert. Topical compost sprays and soil treatments. If you want to see how a particular rose fares in the disease department one can come look before they go out and buy. We have 4500 roses, with 3500 different varieties. Largest all volunteer rose garden in the US. As you might sumize, I am very proud of this garden. Its located in San Jose, CA. Guadalupe Heritage Rose Garden.

Guess I have rambled on enough. Good growing to all of you.

[snowballsarebad]

Your pictures are so vivid that I can imagine burying my nose in them and smelling their sweet fragrance! Very pretty.

[kot444]

I have Double Delight too, and despite it is sitting not in the best location (my backyard heavily shaded by trees), it blooms like crazy every year - one of the best roses IMHO.
N

[fred]

my wife ( BOSS ) loves Double Delight another is Peace.

Hummer Tassie is a pretty we climate that is why I asked for other opinions on this
some roses do well when others don't have a chance here
one thing I am not is an expert on Roses so thanks for your post