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Does anyone grow Charles Rennie Mackintosh (DA)
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Posted by youngquinn vic (My Page) on Sun, Jun 12, 05 at 6:25
| I went doswn to Treloars today and I couldnt resist buying Charles Rennie Mackintosh a DA although I have never heard of it before. It seems too good to be true with a beautiful cupped shape and great colour. Im just wondering if anyone grows it and if you have any advice for me. Also I bought Sharifa Asma Evelyn Brother Cadfael and Jude the Obscure. I have one spot left that will be shelterd from the hottest of the afternoon sun (while still getting 6 hours of sun per day) I would be grateful if someone could tell me which of the 5 would most benefit from a bit of shelter thanks pam |
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RE: Does anyone grow Charles Rennie Mackintosh (DA)
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- Posted by meryl2 Sydney/Blue Mts (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 13, 05 at 3:03
Hi Pam - my Charles Rennie only went in last winter and has had a tough year, what with the drought and earthworks going on around the house.
Charles Rennie is still only about 40 cm high, has languished all year and has managed, maybe, half a dozen unimpressive blooms in total. BUT...I have seen him in a NZ south island garden well over 2 metres tall and carrying a very respectable amount of big lilac bloom in April. So don't rely on my experience. I just love the colour and the shape of the blooms. Can't help you on the rest of your list as I only have Sharifa and Jude. Both seem quite happy with full summer sun in the NSW Blue Mountains. |
RE: Does anyone grow Charles Rennie Mackintosh (DA)
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| Hi meryl2 Thanks for the reply Does charles rennie smell good? Also the pictures I have seen of him show him a similar shape to jude, is this so. Actually sharifa was the one I was thinking would need a bit of shelter so it is good that yours is happy with full summer sun. |
RE: Does anyone grow Charles Rennie Mackintosh (DA)
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| I thought about it, being a Glaswegian-he is famous for his architecture there- but I thiink the catalogue said it was a thorny one. So I left it this year as I have one very thorny one already. |
RE: Does anyone grow Charles Rennie Mackintosh (DA)
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- Posted by meryl2 Sydney/Blue Mts (My Page) on
Tue, Jun 14, 05 at 20:59
| Yep, Charles Rennie smells lovely and has that cup-shape Jude has. Don't know where you are located (nothing on your page) but during the day in summer it can be very hot in Katoomba, so although Sharifa may look delicate she laps up the sun. |
RE: Does anyone grow Charles Rennie Mackintosh (DA)
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| Thanks meryl2 I cant wait to see charles rennie in bloom now and I will plant him close to Jude, I have become very enthusiastic about cupped shape roses and have been investigating the bourbans. I have just ordered La Reine Victoria which I hope will look well with the others. I am in the outer eastern suburbs of Melb so the summer can be very hot. Good to know that sharifa can take that. I cant wait for spring and its only 15 days into winter!! thanks pam |
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