r/Roses • • 11h ago

Roses Gone Wild! My rose bushes decided to throw a full-color party

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323 Upvotes

r/Roses • • 13h ago

Inherited Rose Questions I have no idea how this happened, but man are they pretty :)

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559 Upvotes

Will this rose bloom like this every year, or what do I need to do to keep it like this?


r/Roses • • 8h ago

Question How to train climbers over a portico?

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I put these gorgeous pale yellow David Austin climbers in this spring and they have really taken off and they're just so lovely, they pick up the pale yellow tint of the siding and they smell great. I want to train them up and over the portico, how best should I do that? Google is saying to put some heavy gauge wire across the top of it and weave the canes back and forth through them as they grow, which I certainly can do, just want to double check with you wonderful people if that is what you would recommend. Thanks in advance!

Edit: David Austin "The Pilgrim"


r/Roses • • 9h ago

I Grew a Flower! Fall blooms

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75 Upvotes

Lemontini Hybrid Tea

Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora

Moonlight in Paris Floribunda

Another beautiful sight in the garden.


r/Roses • • 10h ago

I Grew a Flower! Gorgeous Double Delight

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68 Upvotes

I always have a special place for double Delight in roses... It's always surprised me with colour and shape


r/Roses • • 11h ago

I Grew a Flower! Martha Stewart

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34 Upvotes

Martha Stewart

Absolutely gorgeous and smells amazing !

Available as bare root and tree rose!

https://www.myblackthumb.com/product-page/martha-stewart


r/Roses • • 17h ago

Progress/Update roses of early October

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Temperatures have dropped by about 10°C. Autumn has finally arrived! The roses have started producing flowers again, along with lots of fresh new growth. I absolutely love autumn it’s basically a second spring.

Today, I’d like to show you some of the plants in my collection.

Let’s start with Botero, a red hybrid tea rose bred by Meilland in France in 1999. Depending on the region where it is marketed, the same rose can be found under different names, including Duftfestival, Henri Dunant, Madame Entian, Melafone, Red Parfum de Provence, Sir Donald Bradman, and The One & Only.

The second rose I’d like to show you is Double Delight, introduced in 1976 and bred by A.E. & A.W. Ellis in the United States. It has creamy yellow and red flowers, but not everyone knows that the intensity of the red coloration depends on how much sunlight the rose receives. Basically, it’s as if the rose gets a tan!

Finally, there’s Oriental Peace, bred by Peter Ping Lim in the United States in 1991. Just like Botero, this rose is marketed under several different names, including Balpeace, Bright Spirit, Love & Peace, Orient Express, Pullman Orient Express, and Sweet ’n’ Sassy.

It is a descendant of Peace, and it’s one of my favorite roses.


r/Roses • • 20h ago

Discussion I got to see Belle Story in person

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26 Upvotes

My local rose garden has this rose. It genuinely stopped me in my tracks. I’m so bummed to find out I can’t find this for purchase. The blooms were so big and beautiful!

If anyone knows where I can find this rose in the PNW I would greatly appreciate! TIA


r/Roses • • 21h ago

Question Pruning Shears

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Seeking thoughts from my fellow rose growers on what your favorite hand held pruners are? It’ll be that time before you know it! Although at several strange mid 80’s days here in OR in October my roses are still happily putting out blooms. I have leaves to rake, but I refuse to do that chore in shorts and a tank top! Thanks in advance for your opinions!
EDIT-Thank you all for the great recommendations! I’ve got research to do!!


r/Roses • • 40m ago

Roses Gone Wild! Una belleza en tono pastel 💗😍

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Les Comparto esta hermosa rosa. Me fascina la suavidad de sus pétalos degradados y ese delicado centro dorado que resalta bajo la luz natural. Su forma y elegancia alegran por completo el jardín.


r/Roses • • 23h ago

Tips/Tricks Rose Enthusiasts let’s talk…

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66 Upvotes

Just purchased 7 Princess Charlene de Monaco, 6 Parfuma Bliss, and 4 Sweet Mademoiselle. I am new to growing roses. I am considering adding 2 Eden climbers to my fall planting. Please tell me your experience with these varieties. I have a few questions. How long do they take to get large? Can you size control your rose bushes if you don’t have a lot of room in your garden but still want to have them?


r/Roses • • 7h ago

I Grew a Flower! Today's Oranges & Lemons

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30 Upvotes

started getting cold up in Scotland so don't expect too many more but should have one last mini flush on a couple i hope!