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I planted a deep red hybrid tea rose last year. Now this year it is a deep rose pink. Can anyone explain what happened? Thanks.
Hardiness Zone: 4a
By Jo from Kamloops, BC
Some times bees do cross pollinate flowers & etc. I remember a few years ago I planted a sweet pepper near a hot pepper plant, both turned out to be hot pepper, good luck.
How do I go about planting 2 red/white rose bushes in my front yard? I do not know where to begin with this task! Would you help me make this happen?
By Bertha L.
I was given two roses for a present. I planted them in the garden and gave them some Tomatorite fertilizer. The next day the leaves and buds had dropped off. Have I killed them or will they recover?
By John
How do I prepare the soil for growing scented roses and keep them safe? They are not climbing, but grow free standing outside.
By Gerald
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I have tea roses in my garden to use in bouquets for our church altar to aid in worship. I cut the roses in the morning, sometimes a few days before I use them.
If you find a rose that you want to propagate, doing it from a cutting is the best way. Roses generally grow well from cuttings, but doing it right will give you the best results. This is a page about starting roses from cuttings.
This page is about epsom salts for roses. Roses like magnesium. If you already feed you roses a balanced fertilizer containing magnesium, you probably don't need to add any extra to your soil.
This is a page about growing roses in containers. Certain varieties of roses do quite well growing in containers, allowing you to have them on your patio or deck and try even those that need winter protection.
This is a page about using banana peels when growing roses. Bananas for a good source of potassium for us and for our roses.
This is a page about growing roses from seed.Roses can be successfully grown from seed. The seeds are found in the rose hips after the flowers fade.
This is a page about growing roses in hot weather. The heat of summer can take its toll on your roses. Don't be disheartened; there are steps you can take to successfully grow rose in areas with hot summers.
This is a page about growing roses in a tropical climate. Roses come in a large number of varieties making them a good choice for your garden. Choosing the best variety to suit a tropical climate, with its hotter temperatures and higher rainfall levels, will help ensure the success of your rose garden.