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Is this rose really only once-blooming?
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3 days ago by
jedmar
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No, cannot be, as we can see from the dates on the photos posted
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That would likely depend on the climate. When I grew it in CA, zone 9, it was reliably remontant in spring and fall, with a resting period during the hottest weather. I don't mind that. I don't like to see beautiful flowers fried in triple digit heat. At a higher latitude and shorter growing season, I tend to doubt it but I don't know for sure.
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I absolutely love this rose - but I am so surprised by its habit and height. We are only at year three and it's seven feet tall and very vertical/narrow. The shape is so different from any other rose I've ever had, which makes it very fun to have in the garden.
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I have two of PPBP on their own roots and both are very slow growers, much slower than my other albas. I am in zone 5, with rather heavy, damp clay. Soil and climate have not inhibited my other albas, which tend to take off and go as soon as their roots touch soil. I am supposing that PPBP is likely another 19thC alba/Damask hybrid, but I doubt anyone knows for sure.
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That's interesting. I'm almost zone 9, and I happened to place this rose in one of my warmest microclimates in the garden. I don't remember why I made this choice, but it sounds like that was a happy accident, as it does seem to love the heat. My other albas are all in a much cooler, shadier location.
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J & P is presently offering this yellow floribunda @ $US20. It looks stunning in the photos. Would any here have bought it last year when I believe it was introduced? What is your opinion so far? Can I believe hardiness to zone 5?
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I got moonstone today on a whim. The flowers are very large and globular with high centers. I am not one for soft tones but this one had some serious old world Shakespearian charm. What I dont see anyone talking about is the HUGE leaves that are stunning on their own. I was drawn to this over and over again for its leaves and the beautiful flowers being almost 2nd to them in why I got it. It makes a lovely shrub on its own. The outer petals seem to be a little rain beaten but again I think because the globe form and old world fee those tattered rain browned butter petals add to the charm. zone 7b
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13 days ago by
Nastarana
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I think I prefer the alternate name.
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