Gardening in February

Published on February 10, 2011 by in Garden Blog, How To, Roses

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Gardening in February

Don’t rush the garden! You wake up one  morning and smell the fresh air, you can hear the birds chirping and feel the sun’s warm rays heating up the day. It’s always tempting to go out early when we get a couple of nice spring days, and plant frost tender seedlings. Fight the temptation to [...]

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Old Blush

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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oldblush

Deep pink Height: 5′ Spread: 5′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; trim shoots growing out of desired area Antique rose; repeat bloomer; disease resistant

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Nearly Wild

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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nearlywild

Deep pink Height: 3′ Spread: 4′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; trim shoots growing out of desired area Single pink bloom; repeat bloomer; disease resistant; needs soil with compost added

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Mutabilis

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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mutabilis

Copper yellow to pink Height: 6′ Spread: 8′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; remove spent blooms to encourage repeat blooms Antique rose; very drought tolerant; copper yellow flowers turn to a pretty pink, repeat bloomer; disease resistant

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Martha Gonzales

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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mgonzales

Red Height: 3′ Spread: 3′ Light: Sun/part shade Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; remove spent blooms to encourage repeat blooms Antique rose; repeat bloomer; fragrant; very few thorns; disease tolerant

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Marie Daly

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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mariedaly

White to pink Height: 3′ Spread: 3′ Light: Sun/part shade Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; remove spent blooms to encourage repeat blooms Antique rose; repeat bloomer; fragrant; very few thorns; disease tolerant; ‘Marie Pavie’ is white version

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Livin’ Easy

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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livineasy

Coral to orange Height: 4′ Spread: 3′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter & late August; remove spent blooms Repeat bloomer; new variety showing good disease resistance; upright growth habit

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Lady Banksia

Published on May 25, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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banksia

White or yellow flowers Height: 10-15′ Spread: 15-20′ Light: Sun Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune after spring bloom to control and direct growth Fast growing thornless rose; climbing; requires sturdy support; disease free; white flower is fragrant

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Knock Out

Published on May 20, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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knockoutrose

Red Height: 3′ Spread: 3′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; remove spent blooms to encourage repeat blooms Purple new growth; repeat bloomer; new variety showing disease resistance

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Grandma’s Yellow

Published on May 20, 2010 by in Roses, Shrubs

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grandmasyellow

Deep yellow Height: 4-5′ Spread: 3′ Light: Sun Semi-evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to frost Drought Tolerance: Medium Maintenance: Prune back by 1/3 in late winter & late August; remove spent blooms The official “Yellow Rose for Texas”; repeat bloomer; purest and most disease-resistant yellow rose; fragrant flowers; also called Nacogdoches Rose

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