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Peter Frankenfeld (Climbing)
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Posted by fairy_vic VIC Aust (My Page) on Sun, Nov 13, 05 at 10:19
I have a Peter Frankenfeld climbing along the top of a south facing fence, and have had a wonderful display this year. The plant is several years old, and I have never had any sign of repeat flowering. Is this normal for a sport climber or should I be doing something - how do I supply the right help for another flush, as the books claim it is a repeat flowering climber. Does anyone else have one - I put the name into the search of the entire forum, and nothing came up. It is really a beautiful rose, and put up with the recent Melbourne hot days and rainy weather.
I have the same rose as a bush, and it is off on its second flush already. I do hope someone knows what to do, but you are a very helpful forum. |
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RE: Peter Frankenfeld (Climbing)
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After flushig climbers boost their energy in growth. You can encourage her new growth and new blooms by light pruning and light fertilising. Cut off the old blooms to the nearest eye and just be patient. (In fact, it's best if you start light pruning as soon as your Mr. Frankenfeld starts to flower -- thus you can enjoy continuous flower display and help her grow in the same time). Then, once in a while, cut off very old, unproductive stems.
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RE: Peter Frankenfeld (Climbing)
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| That's a lot of sound advice that I will put into practice immediately - I have just been dead-heading, and not picking very many off the plant as they die so soon inside the house, but if more will come, then fill up the vases. That's very kind of you, thanks very much. |
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