Its Never Only a Rose 2016

Discussion in 'Roses' started by Phil A, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. Anthony Rogers

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    Hot Chocolate

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      Miss Alice (David Austen) such a pretty rose, I think.

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        The pink Queen Elizabeth Rose is a bit special to woo,its magnificent beautiful and punchy blooms are among the best ,it a very vigorous grower and the one that I have grows to 6ft in height ,you can use it as a short climber,and it gives blooms for ever:smile:,I could go on forever about this Rose:wub2:

        Oh just one more thing:heehee:

        Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Rosehips and petals can be used in making syrups and the petals will add flavour to cold drinks or fruit dishes

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        Additional cultivar names:
        'White Queen Elizabeth'
        'Blanc Queen Elizabeth'
        'Queen Elisabeth Abricot'


        Data specific to Roses
        Bloom size: Large: 4-5"
        Bloom shape: High-centered
        Petal count: full: 26-40 petals
        Rose bloom color: White and white blend
        Rebloom: Good
        Class: Grandiflora
        Growth Habit: Tall, 6-8 feet, upright
        Fragrance: Mild
        Hybridizer & year: Discovered by Banner, 1965


        General Plant Information
        Plant Habit: Shrub
        Life cycle: Perennial
        Sun Requirements: Full Sun
        Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
        Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
        Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
        Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
        Plant Height: 6-8 feet
        Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
        Leaves: Deciduous
        Flowers: Showy
        Fragrant
        Flower Color: White
        Flower Time: Spring
        Summer
        Uses: Cut Flower
        Wildlife Attractant: Bees
         
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          Thank you for supplying all that information woo and I'm not at all surprised it is a bit special to you, it really is a beauty :thumbsup:
           
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          • Phil A

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            It's doing it again :spinning:

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              Good morning @Zigs my friend yes Roses are a bit like us,we both have that Zest for life and keep bouncing back:heehee:
               
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                Wotcha Woo :biggrin:

                It's got more buds than me :heehee:

                Just sent a copy to our ginger friend :)
                 
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                  Hi @Zigs our ginger friend will like that images (1).jpg
                   
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                    It's out now :spinning: DSCI1037.JPG

                    And another one coming :dancy:

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                      what an unusual rose, Zig, very pretty
                       
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                        I cloned her :hate-shocked::)

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                            To days Roses Birthday Boy:smile:

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                              @wiseowl I hope that you do not mind me putting these unusual roses on this thread. They are good enough to eat! :snork:

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                                what are you cooking there?
                                 
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