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Posted by ashmeri Cent. Qld.Aust. (My Page) on Thu, Apr 13, 06 at 8:08
Does anyone grow this David Austin Rose Leander.
I saw it in Big W the other day and it was very tempting.
the tag says it grows large but has a beautiful perfume, which is what I want as I get so disappointed when I put my now to a rose and smell nothing.
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RE: Leander.
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- Posted by ashmeri Cent. Qld.Aust. (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 13, 06 at 8:09
I meant nose not now to the rose.
Must be getting late in the evening.
Marion |
RE: Leander
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- Posted by lozza Vic. Oz. (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 13, 06 at 19:08
| Leander is a fine Austin rose. I say that because it is a more formal bloom, compact with many petals, with the appearance of a pompon dahlia. A unique colour, Grows straight up to 7-8'. Much better than the usual shattering blooms, and I've not seen it duplicated as are too many of the others. Haven't tried the perfume, though we've had it here for must be near 20 years. Will post a pic in a day or two. |
RE: Leander
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Leander is a mythological Greek lover. And surely, Leander is a rose that is unique, especially in growth, colour and bloom shape.
I grow it. It is 3m high and it can grow even higher, it seems to me. Excellent climber in Oz, for sure. Love its colour, vigour and dahlia-like flowers. It has glossy leaves, in Hybrid Tea fashion.
But, it doesn't have strong fragrance. Just faint, tea scent. It disappears quickly. And it is not a terrific rebloomer too -- likes to sleep during the summer.
If you're after some rose of similar growth and colour, but much stronger fragrance, go after William Morris or Shropshire Lad, and both of them, accidentaly, belong into the same Leander Group of English roses.
Like Lozza said, Leander is a fine rose. I grow it because I'm sentimentalist, but to encourage you to look further, here is the Shropshire Lad, which has delicious fruity fragrance. Grows tall too (8-10ft). 
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RE: Leander
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| She's like a belle dressed up for a ball ! Going on my wish list Tom. Don't you love it Marion ! |
RE: Leander
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- Posted by ashmeri Cent. Qld.Aust. (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 14, 06 at 22:25
| Thank you Lozza and Tom, Decisions, decisions. and how I have to make them,I did read in the help me find that Leander is good at overwintering so I guess it may have a bit of trouble in our Central Queensland heat do you think ? How does Shropshire Lad go in the heat ? Sometimes I think it would be nice to migrate back to Victoria just to grow roses the way you can down there. Tom , that is a beautiful picture of yours.
Marion |
Good and bad
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As any other rose in Central Qld., Shropshire Lad will be both good and bad. Here in WA, in hot, dry weather it grows tall, and it smells nice too. But sandy soil prays for water, and you have to water it thoroughly. Not just that -- if you want it grow rapidly, you'll have to change the soil where it grows completely.
It prefers shaded position, wherever you grow it in Oz, so plant it somewhere in shade, close to house/shed/under the tree, and the foliage won't burn in the sun. And because it grows protected, you'll be awarded with even more fragrant blooms too. |
RE: Leander
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Tom, that is stunning and the garden around it looks so lovely too.
Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: Leander
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| What a lovely garden. it must bring you so much pleasure. Tell me everyone. Can I put roses in a garden that already has durantes, (white and mauve) pentis, lavender and a few bulbs and lilies? I took the geisha girl out as it seemed to be overpowering everything. Jan |
RE: Leander
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| Wow! That's just awesome with all those flowers. Oh if only my garden were bigger ...and to think my original plan had been to pave the whole backyard and avoid even grass. I am so looking forward to the arrival of my DA's on order and William Shakespeare's first bud. Go the ruffled flowers. |
RE: Leander
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- Posted by lozza Vic. Oz. (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 18, 06 at 17:41
Here is a link that might be useful: Leander
RE: Leander
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- Posted by ashmeri Cent. Qld.Aust. (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 19, 06 at 18:01
Thsnk you Lozza.
That is a beautiful rose and I must admit I like those full fluffy roses.
Now I am on the search for hot growers.
I do have a couple that are doing well, both in pots.
Perfumed Perfection, which flowers all the time and a lovely little , no name .
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RE: Leander
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- Posted by lozza Vic. Oz. (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 19, 06 at 19:06
| Marion, the little one at the bottom is 'Imp', an Australian bred floribunda rose bred by George Dawson, in the '80s if I recall correctly. Wrong again, 1971 it was. Time mooches on. |
RE: Leander
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- Posted by ashmeri Cent. Qld.Aust. (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 20, 06 at 3:16
Thanks again Lozza.
Imp is a lovely little flower and stays just like it looks in this picture in a vase for ages.
Do you know any more like it ???? Marion |
RE: Leander
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- Posted by lozza Vic. Oz. (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 20, 06 at 15:41
| Consider the Painted Roses of Sam McGredy. Matangi, Maestro, Regensberg, Picasso, Old Master, Hannah Gordon (not Painted), Little Artist (Miniature offspring of Old Master), and Eyepaint. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Old Master
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