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Delbard standards - which are likely to be successful?
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Posted by jnimmo VIC Aust (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 2:57
| Hi - I am looking for some advice from more experienced rose growers / gardeners on suitable roses for some scarce spots in my Melbourne town house garden. I have around 6 hours of afternoon sun in my little bed, and after one year, I can say that the standard Double Delights have done well, but I have not been happy with the non standards - Othello and Perfume de L'Hay. The Pierre de Ronsard has climbed up its posts magnificently, but hardly flowered at all, and with better care, the Delbard Nahema along the entry porch, should come into its own next year.
I want to replace the Othello and Perfume de L'Hay plants with 3 standard rose plants, and wonder if anyone could advise me of their experience / expertise with the Delbard standards - which are likely to be a good standard shape and work in my area? At first view I like the Belle du Seigneur (particularly as it appears to be perfumed), the Maurice Utrillo, the Paul Cezanne or the Bordure Nacree. Thanks for your help and comments. |
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RE: Delbard standards - which are likely to be successf
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| Hi, I have had success with the Henri Matisse and Jardins de l'essonne with about the same amount of sun - you would have to check with Rankin Roses (mailorder@rankins.com.au) to see if these varieties come in standards. In all I have about 8 different french delbards and am extremely happy with them all - I am also in Melbourne. |
RE: Delbard standards - which are likely to be successf
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I have had great success with the Delbards,
I have a standard Delbard "Belle du Seigneur" and it has boomed along.
It is a new rose for me,I bought it this year and it has been very successful.
I am in Melbourne.
I have a number of other Delbards...Chartreuse de Parme,La Jago,France Libre,and Paul Cezanne...all going really well.
Cheers
Michelle |
RE: Delbard standards - which are likely to be successf
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| Here is a photo of "Belle" bought in Nov last year. 
and a close up of the flower:
Hope this is helpful
cheers Michelle |
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