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Hmmm, only a little bit of fragrance on this one here. Anytime they name something "Parfuma," I expect better. Marketing!
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#1 of 10 posted
30 MAY 23 by
S_Mazza
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Agreed ... nice rose, but it's like the perfume didn't make it through customs.
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#2 of 10 posted
26 AUG 23 by
jeffbee
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Mine has a strongly developed plant now, so I'm going to see if having a larger root system has an affect on the fragrance or not (it does in some damask HTs). I'll try to remember to report back.
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What is a "damask HT"?
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I think Michael means HTs with Damask scent.
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Sorry Damask HT is basically the darker red types with damask fragrance, or at least referred to as damask fragrance even if its not lol.
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Tested the scent today. If I REALLY bury my nose in there, its moderate fragrance. The plant is very nice, and the blooms are pretty, but labeling it Parfuma is a stretch by Kordes in my opinion.
The soil has adequate water. The plant is healthy and robust. The blooms are large and full. The weather has been cool mornings and mid-80s afternoons. So there is no real reason for it not to be fragrant. I just think Kordes overstated the strength of scent. Or maybe they're really sensitive to that type of scent.
For those reading, I'd still buy it again. It looks romantic and its very healthy. But don't expect it to blow your nose away lol.
Edit: Days later, I tested it again. It rained yesterday and has been cool. Today, it was dry, cool and overcast. The scent was moderate and peach scented. As in the scent of cut peaches.
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#8 of 10 posted
10 days ago by
sdrose
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Contemplating getting this rose. How long do blooms last in a vase and on the plant? Thanks in advance.
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Average length when on the plant, so I assume similar to average when cut.
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#10 of 10 posted
8 days ago by
sdrose
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30 MAY 10 by
sdrose
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Can anyone tell me about Rapperswil near Zurich? I discovered it while persuing city tours for our upcoming trip. I've spent a not inconsiderable amount of time online trying to find photos and/or details on it with no luck. It is apparently the "City of Roses" in Switzerland, with several gardens of some 15,000 roses.
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#1 of 4 posted
31 MAY 10 by
jedmar
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Rapperswil is a small town on the southern end of Lake of Zürich. Its coat of arms shows two roses, that is why it is called the "City of Roses". In the 1980's Hans Rathgeb (see rose of the same name), a rose journalist from Rapperswil intiated the planting of roses all around the town. Today there are about 15000 roses in 1500 varieties planted on the streets and parks.
Another Swiss "rose town" is Bischofszell, which has a rose week June 19-27.
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#2 of 4 posted
31 MAY 10 by
sdrose
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It sounds like there are roses everywhere in Rapperswil, not just confined to one or two gardens. Is this correct?
Thank you.
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#3 of 4 posted
1 JUN 10 by
jedmar
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Yes, there are a number of parks in town with roses, but also roses everywhere. You can get directions to the best rose places from the Tourist office when you arrive.
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#4 of 4 posted
1 JUN 10 by
sdrose
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Are they mostly modern roses or old garden roses?
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13 FEB 08 by
sdrose
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To say that Mel was special is trite and doesn't begin to convey the quality of his spirit. I'll miss him. For the 10 or so years I've known him, I could always count on him to defuse something brewing on whatever generation of communications we used. Devil's advocate, always the voice of calm and reason. Always the gentleman, always strong but caring.
Mel was a prince. The rose world has lost one of its greatest champions, a most patient teacher, and a helluva bartender.
Originally posted on Gold Coast .
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