If you grow roses in the U.S. Mid-South region, the historic Biltmore Gardens in Asheville, NC is key source for discovering what varieties you should be growing. Recently, a jury of world rose experts selected the winning roses in the 2016 Biltmore International Rose Trials. Since 2011, Biltmore’s historic Rose Garden has been home to the trials in which more […]
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Polar Express Sunbelt Rose Big Winner At 2016 Biltmore Gardens Rose Trial
Posted by Hugh on October 29th, 2016
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Posted by Hugh on April 13th, 2016
Rose rosette is a devastating disease of most species of garden roses, including hybrid and shrub roses. Rose rosette disease has spread from the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast over several decades and is poised to obliterate the rose industry. To date, there is no known effective treatment. Rose rosette is caused by an […]
Posted in climbing roses, Garden Problems, Hybrid teas, Landscape ideas, Mites, Planting tips, Pruning, Purchasing Plants, rose rosette disease, rose virus, Roses, shrub roses, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Trees & Shrubs, Virus diseases Comments Off on Update: Prevention / Treatment Options For Rose Rosette DiseaseBest of the Climbing Roses So Far– ‘White Dawn’
Posted by Hugh on May 15th, 2010
Since its introduction in the rose world over 60 years ago, ‘White Dawn’ has proven to be a top garden performer among climbing roses. The dark green, glossy foliage is very blackspot disease resistant. This very vigorous climber (hardiness zone 5 – 9) grows to 12 to 20 feet. Pure white double flowers are medium-sized […]
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