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Posted by florial S.E.Qld Aust (My Page) on Sat, Jan 7, 06 at 1:34
| am thinking of trying some climbers again???in the past i found the varieties with the thicker, heavier (leathery)petals were more heat tolerant than the softer lightweight petalled types (a bit like lettuce and heat). Could anyone advise if this observation was indeed correct and possible varieties to consider..have forgotten their names and they were especially ordered. I've long since given up on the more popular warieties sold at typical outlets. |
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RE: warm climate varieties
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Hi I have list here with the better ones to grow in our climate...
Banksia Rose yellow or white grow quite well here. Also the noisettes.....Crepuscule, Lamarque, Reve d'or Blush Noisette and Autumnalis. I have two Crepuscule's growing one each side of a arch only planted last winter,
A little slow to start off but now are starting to get so much bushier and growing taller. I am sorry I do not know about the leaves but someone will tell you.
The Tea roses, China and Hybrid Chinas and Hybrid Teas, also David Austin Cultivars
All these are supposed to grow well in the Sub-Tropics........Cheers..MM. |
RE: warm climate varieties
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They'll grow like crazy, all of them. They usually grow twice as much as noted on their tag specs. Just water them really well and try to protect them from ferocious sun. .... There are just few cultivars that don't like the excessive heat, and they'll remain rather short. ..... One more thing: in our areas, rose scent evaporates really quickly. If you want your roses for fragrance, cut them before they open. .....
- Tom |
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| thanks for the list and advice-- spent an entire evening studying the numerous varieties-cultivars from different sources and outlets and am feeling enthusiastic about rosegrowing again. This house faces west with a tall trellis and carport suitable for climbers but the summer afternoons are very, very hot there and then it's unfortuneately quite shaded in winter from the neighbours tall storey trees planted all along the northern fenceline, so it's a challenge somewhat.I have a double allemanda that likes the heat there but do miss the roses I once grew in a slightly cooler mountainous location. |
RE: warm climate varieties
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Florial, don't bother with information found in European and American rose books -- this is Oz, and even a semishade here is better than full sun back in the Merry olde England :-) .... Velchenblau rambler goes well in shade, as well as New Dawn and Mme Alfred Carriere. Lamarque need a little bit more sun. Old roses are perfect for semishade and even full shade too, some Alba for example. Tall English roses love semishade here too, because sun won't burn them .... Whatever you do, you won't make a mistake. Just water them really well. Enjoy! ....
- Tom |
RE: warm climate varieties
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| Marechal Niel. Personally I think it has one of the most glorious blooms of all roses. Tender in England but loves the heat. |
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