Gardengirl
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| Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:52 am Post subject: Our old fashioned rose |
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Our old fashioned climbing rose is doing particularly well this year. Unfortunately I don't know the variety as we inherited it when we moved here 17 years ago. I don't know much about pruning roses so I'm afraid I am a bit of a 'hacker'. I pruned it hard last autumn and it appears I did the right thing 
Old fashioned rose ( photo / image / picture from Gardengirl's Garden )
Old fashioned rose ( photo / image / picture from Gardengirl's Garden )
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eileen
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You certainly did do the right thing as that bush is a real beauty and has so many blooms. I love old fashioned roses as most of them have a wonderful scent that fills the garden.
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daisybeans
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Wow! What a happy rose! I guess "hacking" it was the perfect approach. How far down did you prune? The bloom is really pretty. I love climbing roses.
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Gardengirl
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| daisybeans wrote: | | How far down did you prune? |
I took it about 2/3rds down, leaving approximately 3/4ft daisybeans. I couldn't believe how much it grew this spring
I was even more drastic with another of my climing roses which hasn't produced any blooms yet but is growing well.
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It's gorgeous, and I wish I could smell it. 
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Sjoerd
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What a lovely thing that is, Gg. I am no rose expert, but I believe in pruning roses lightly for 3 years then on the 4th year prune it hard back.
When I see your pics, I don't think that anyone would disagree that you did a very good job there. The rose is performing supurbly and the blooms are luscious to see.
Well done, you.
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Netty
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It sure looks like your Rose loved being "Hacked", doesn't it!? It is a stunner
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stratsmom
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That is beautiful!!
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Gardengirl
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Thanks everyone. I think it is going to go on for some time as there are still loads of buds 
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Gorgeous, is it yellow or cream colored?
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Gardengirl
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It's a very pale apricot toni turning slightly lighter apricot as it opens.
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It is just a beauty. How you must enjoy it.
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