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Are you sure this is Manipur Magic? It looks more like 'Evergreen Gene' to me :) - just another wonderful rose.
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That's what the tag said from the vendor. I don't know if Evergreen Gene is available here in the US;)
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It could be possible that they received budwood of EG rather than MMagic. Have a look at the pictures of EG and compare them with your rose :)
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Maurizio,
I supplied material for both these varieties to U.S. nurseries.
They are both wonderful. I'm not sure myself but you could be correct.
Best wishes, Robert
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Thank you Robert! Just looking at Manipur Magic pictures because I want to plant it in my garden, and noticed that the rose in two of the pictures looked familiar :)
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Yes, they are similar. Manipur Magic tend to be more double, more quartered. I think if we could get a better look at the buds up close it might be easier to make a determination. Of course we could ask Viru.
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I saw the second, close-up picture and noticed that the outer petals have a coppery/pink shade which is typical of EG. The leaves of EG are not tipically Gigantea, much rounded in shape and coarser in texture.
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Well either way is still a great rose in my garden;)
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Thank you! I really love this rose!
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1 APR 16 by
Jay-Jay
It's starting to grow in my garden too. It takes some time to establish.
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Nice! This came from my house. What vendor did you use when you purchased it?
Thanks, Robert
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Hi Robert,
I got it from Roses Unlimited 4 years ago. It is a great rose for me, like a yellow Belle of Portugal but with reblooming qualities and not so huge.
Thanks, Izzy
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When I grew 'Manipur Magic' I thought it would be a great replacement for 'Marechal Niel'. For whatever reason it seems to have lost vigor over the years.
I gave Manipur to Roses Unlimited and also sent it to Nelson's Roses in Florida where they supposedly budded it to fortuniana.
I haven't heard a word about it in years. I'm glad it's serving you well. It deserves to be more popular.
Viru did a lovely job with this one.
Thanks, Robert
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