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RoseTiffany (hybrid tea, Lindquist, 1953) most recent 8 JUN 09 SHOW ALL

Initial post 28 JUN 06 by pam

Reply #1 of 2 posted 4 JUL 06 by Julie

Reply #2 of 2 posted 8 JUN 09 by Blue Zinnia

For Goddess' sake, unless they've changed radically in the last year or two, don't EVER buy roses from Michigan Bulb. They're usually wimpy, half-dead bushes, and the MB folks traditionally do NOT make it good if they send you lousy plants.	REPLY

Looking For... most recent 4 MAY 07 SHOW ALL

Initial post 4 JUL 06 by Julie

There are 2 roses I would like to find. One is Sweet Valentine, a Hybrid Tea. I bought 3 plants through J &P in 2000. All 3 died. All I have left from one plant is sucker growth. The other rose I want to replace is a floribunda, I think. It is called Grand Finale.

Any idea where I can find them?

I found a Tiffany hybrid Tea at Michigan Bulb, but it is a weak plant and I think it will die. Any other places to find a robust Tiffany?

Thank you!

Julie in HOT Texas

Reply #1 of 5 posted 4 JUL 06 by Wendy C

Jackson Perkins discontinued Sweet Valentine, and I'm sorry to say I don't know anyone who has picked it up. On the others if you select roses from the left side bar, enter the name and then use the 'Available From' tab a list of nurseries offering the rose will appear. Best of Luck	REPLY

Reply #2 of 5 posted 4 JUL 06 by Julie

Wendy, Thanks, again. I was hoping someone would know about the Sweet Valentine. I absolutely loved the color pink... I jotted down a few nurseries that I found using the "available from" tab. Happy 4th! Julie	REPLY

Reply #3 of 5 posted 2 FEB 07 by Unregistered Guest

Are you sure that it's not called "Grand Prize"? A floribunda rose that's creamy white with a really nice old rose scent , leaves are dark green with reddish hints. If you bought through J&P that's probably what it was called, that's where I bought mine. I think they are offering it this year. Good Luck!	REPLY

Reply #4 of 5 posted 3 FEB 07 by Wendy C

Sweet Valentine is a grandiflora which JP introduced in 2000. Grand Prize was introduced in 2005, is a floribunda, and lighter pink. JP does rename roses frequently, so I can see where you might think these were the same.	REPLY

Reply #5 of 5 posted 4 MAY 07 by Corky

I have what I am told is a Tiffany, very fragrant, pink, hybrid tea. Unfortunately, I bought it years ago from Home Depot where it was sold as a "white" rose! I have been told that Tiffany is a favorite of the box outlets (but so are mistagged plants!) I grow this rose in northern (NOT hot) MI. But if it survived last winter, it'll be a miracle! Good luck with your seach...and let us know if you succeed.

RoseGrand Finale most recent 28 JAN 07 SHOW ALL

Initial post 4 JUL 06 by Julie

I also have 2 Grand Finale rose bushes I purchased in 2000. Both plants have problems with cane disease, and grow very tall. I prune them back frequently, to control growth. I live in San Antonio, TX. I also notice the blooms vary from white with red spots to a greenish white with red speckles. Interesting!	REPLY

Reply #1 of 3 posted 5 JUL 06 by Wendy C

The pink/red speckles may be a mild infestation of botrytis blight. Dispose of those blooms before they fall into the garden to keep it from spreading to other roses. Do you notice it clears in the heat of the summer? In most areas it does. Best of luck	REPLY

Reply #2 of 3 posted 5 JUL 06 by Unregistered Guest

Reply #3 of 3 posted 28 JAN 07 by Unregistered Guest

I can't find this for sale anywhere, if anyone knows of where I might purchase it or get some cuttings Id appreciate knowing. Thanks Mike	REPLY

Pruning most recent 5 JUL 06 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 4 JUL 06 by Julie

I live in San Antonio, TX. It is early July. I have 11 rose bushes, and at times, I get carried away with pruning. I just went crazy and pruned 2 rose bushes all the way back, because there was a lot of black spot and suffocated spindly growth. One bush was a Simplicity hedge rose, and the other was a Grand Finale floribunda. The Grand Finale has become overgrown with sucker growth. The main crown and canes look brown, and I do not know it they are dying or what. A lot of the main canes on the Simplicity are looking brown, too. Did I make a mistake by pruning all the way back? Can I save them? How do I get rid of overpowering sucker growth? I have this on 3 bushes. Help! I always put glue on the cut stems and canes.

Reply #1 of 3 posted 4 JUL 06 by Wendy C

Mound the rose to half its height with mulch and keep them moist. They should recover if they weren't on the way out before you pruned. Old rose canes do sometimes look like they have bark rather than the green of a new cane, there is nothing wrong with that.

The understock (suckers) could be draining the energy from the budded variety. Carefully uncover the bud union so that you can see under it. This is where the suckers should be coming from. Instead of cutting them off, give them a firm downward yank. This will keep them from growing back from that spot.

In the future if you have a bad infestation of black spot or powery mildew, you can remove the affected folige and leave the canes intact. The roses look rather sad without leaves, but they will put out new leaves very quickly. Spray (if you chose) after removing the foliage and then again when the new foliage starts to appear.

Best of Luck

Reply #2 of 3 posted 4 JUL 06 by Julie

Thank you, Wendy. I appreciate your advice, and will give it a try! Julie	REPLY

Reply #3 of 3 posted 5 JUL 06 by Wendy C

You're welcome Julie. I hope your roses bounce back.	REPLY