Wednesday, April 29, 2009

How do you make the origami rose cube?

I've seen the website a few months ago that has the instructions for the rose cube on it, but now it's gone. Anyone have the instructions?

How do you make the origami rose cube?
http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagram... shows some rose patterns near the bottom
Reply:i really learned all of the rose cube from this video and it is very clear on how to make it.


http://youtube.com/watch?v=E2Y... Report It

Reply:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QntEbwdL... has a video on making a rose...not sure if it's the same one you're looking for ...or http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagram... has quite a few avail.


How far should you cut your rose bushes down in the winter to prepare for the spring?

I have a row of rose bushes that are along my fence, and they are really high so i know i need to cut them down for spring.

How far should you cut your rose bushes down in the winter to prepare for the spring?
It really depends on what kind of rose it is. I would cut back no more than 2/3 of rose. Hope this helps.
Reply:Don't cut rose bushes down in winter wait till spring. Cutting them back encourages them to shoot now and they will frost. If you 'butcher' and they are not a robust variety some will die. I would cut them down by half. They don't need to be cut down in summer for the heat. Only to encourage more flowers. I live in Australia and not heard of here and it does get to 105 deg F where I live!
Reply:Each fall I trim my rose bushes back and mulch around them for the winter. I usually cut them down to the last "fork" in the stem. In the spring I prune more off if needed and when warm enough I move the mulch back from around them to keep them from getting too hot.
Reply:never cut more than 2/3 of the original plant at any one time
Reply:cut them to about a foot off the ground and then make sure they are covered with a styrofoam cap or with leaves out of the yard take all that off after the last freeze
Reply:Always cut them in the late fall not the winter but if you have forgotten to cut them I would wait til spring.


Cut them to about 12 to 15 inches above the ground and trim them in the summer as needed to produce more growth and for shaping.





Good luck!
Reply:I work for a large Landscape firm in Indiana.We cut roses back to "knee-high" Roughly 16-18 " tall.They come back strong every year. Add a good pile of hardwood mulch around the base to protect in spring.This will prevent the plant budding too early%26amp;falling victim to late frost.
Reply:Well, I neglect to trim my roses and my boxwood hedges regularly, so when I do it (get someone to do it), I cut them back "to within an inch of their life".


What do you do with rose bushes before winter?

I have a climbing rose bush, a regular rose bush, and two rose bushes that bloom like flowers, not roses. Should I cut them down all the way, or leave them as they are?

What do you do with rose bushes before winter?
I'm with Heartbeat and Sciway...





Don't cut them now... Don't. I've answered this question a few times... and I always recommend spring. Early spring. I'm in USDA hardiness zone 5, I use a local visual seasonal signal to decide when to prune. When the Forsythia bloom here, it tells me that the weather has turned toward Spring. Yes, there are freak storms, but in general nature knows best. That's when I cut. Don't cut your climber, except to even out the growth and remove dead wood. Climbers (generally) bloom off of older wood.





Good luck
Reply:you do not prune them or cut them until very early spring. If they are newly planted then you want to mulch them up for the winter and then in the spring when the leaves are just starting to show you can cut them back or just prune them up.
Reply:It is good to prune down rose bushes a bit so you can winter protect the graft (the bulky thing just above the ground) with as much mulch as possible, except, the climbing rose bush, let it climb a high as you like, but shape a bit the side branches. Pruning roses is important for the health of the bush and for the quality of the blooms, so its worth spending time to learn and to do it right. Good luck.


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Reply:Do Not Prune untill after winter.





go to: http://www.your-healthy-gardens.com/rose...





This article will explain how to prepare your roses for winter.





In general you won't prune untill new growth starts in the spring. The old growth (last years) will actually help protect the lower part of the plant from frost or extreme cold.





Hope this helps
Reply:Not knowing where you are from makes this difficult to answer. I would contact your local garden center. Armstrong Garden Centers are usually a good information resource and frequently have classes available. Or even better contact your local ARS, American Rose Society at www.ars.org They have a very good website and frequently offer classes also. Happy gardening!
Reply:prune them.


How do I winterize a potted rose tree?

I have a rose tree that I've kept in a large pot all summer. Now that it's near winter in Wisconsin, what do I need to do to ensure it will survive the winter? Should I trim any branches? Should I put it indoors? Do I need to still water it?

How do I winterize a potted rose tree?
You have two problems that you must deal with in Wisconsin.





1) Tree roses are usually not stem hardy below 10 degrees F. Therefore, you will need to protect this rose somehow.





2) Roots are not as hardy as the crown and stems and are at risk while above grade in pots.





Either you will need to lay this tree rose down in your yard and cover with a mound of straw first and then soil, or you take this plant indoors to an unheated area that will not drop below 10 degrees F. You can do this after the ground freezes but before the real cold arrives (10 degrees F or lower). Water occasionally until the ground freezes.
Reply:plant it outside in a protected area or put it in a large pot some ware cool in your house it will die and then regrow next year. but next year plant it and in the winter cover it with leaves from your yard to keep the cold out (i live in north dakota try it) but it might not be to late to plant it and cover it with leaves. my neighbors do the same thing. ( and i think you meen rose BUSH) -but we all do that kind of thing ( i spelled turkey turker lol! and no you dont need to water it
Reply:I agree with WellLit, but I'd be more inclined to push for burying the rose tree in your area.... it's too hard to remember to care for something in the garage over winter and you're more likely to lose it there....

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What is the differenct between a rose and a carnation and are they in the same family?

Is a carnation an offspring of a rose and are they in the same family.

What is the differenct between a rose and a carnation and are they in the same family?
A Carnation belongs to the family "Dianthus" and contains small thin leaves and "knots" in the stem as the plant grows. They don't grow very tall or become very bushy and originated from the Near East.





A Rose belongs to the family Rosa and can grow in multiple ways. It can be a climber or a bush and has large broad leaves and a "thorny" stem. The species originatd in the Northern Hemishpere.





If you are ever wondering what plants are in the same family, the leaves and stem structure are always the clue.


What are the best type of rose petals to use for valenties day?

Im going to do it for my gf im going to put rose petals on the stairs and then her bed. which kind would be the best for that?

What are the best type of rose petals to use for valenties day?
buy fake rose petals. They look real, and they are reusable. They also come in all colors. They are cheaper then real roses, and less time consuming because they are already unattached from the rose.





Yet it still will set the mood.
Reply:fabric ones so u can vacume thm after
Reply:yes red fabric ones, they won't stain if they get stepped on like real ones do, but don't vacuum them they will plug your cleaner.


How can I keep a single rose very fresh overnight to give to my girlfriend tomorrow morning?

My girlfriend is arriving by bus tomorrow, and I want to give her a rose when she gets here. I won't have time to get one in the morning, so I'll have to buy it tonight. I want it to look bright and fresh when I give it to her, as if I had purchased it moments before. What can I do to keep it fresh? Any additional advice for when I'm sitting around at the bust station after the hour ride there would also help.

How can I keep a single rose very fresh overnight to give to my girlfriend tomorrow morning?
Dont keep it in the fridge as overnight this is likely to damage the petals. Keep in a cool place and spray mist with water if the air is dry. Single roses purchased from a florist usually have a little water storage capsule in the bottom of the wrapping, if not then place it in a glass or vase of water.
Reply:Sorry about the lack of advice in the taking it with you in the car. But hope your girl friend appreciated your loving gesture and your Rose stayed fresh. Report It

Reply:spray a little water on it place it in a plastic case the flower show should have some then place it in the frige
Reply:refrigerator
Reply:cut the stem on an angle. place in vase with cold water with a tablespoon of sugar in the water.





for that fresh look: sprinkle some water on the petals before giving it to her.





for the bus station:


1) take along a book on relationships. can't hurt to know a little more ;)





2) look around at the concession stands for a nice little something. who knows, maybe you'll find a shop that sells fresh roses? you may want to do a mapquest on the area, maybe you'll find a nice restaurant for lunch , or a pharmacy/supermarket to buy a fresh rose.





good luck!





sounds like you're in a gr8 relationship if you're thinking along the lines of giving the best for your gf!





have a gr8 life!
Reply:The florist should be able to give you a solution to add to the water in the vase that will help preserve the rose. If you've already gotten it, crush an asprin tablet and add it to the water. Cut half an inch off the stem end with a sharp knife so that the flower gets plenty of water.





Also, keep the rose in a cool, but not cold place, and make sure that there's plenty of cool water in the vase. Before you leave for the bus station, wrap the end of the stem in damp paper towels, and discard them before giving her the rose.





Good luck with the rose and the romance!
Reply:place in water than put in fridge. While waiting you could wrap it in a cold damp towel that you had also but in the fridge or freezer the night before!
Reply:i think at the store when you get the rose they should have little packets of stuff you can put in the water so the rose will last longer. i heard putting some sugar in the water helps too.
Reply:Cut the bottom of the stem to reveal a fresh piece of the stalk.


put it in a container with some water and place it somewhere in you refrigerator. It should probably fit on a shelf on the door.
Reply:Keep in a cooler place, like a refrigerator or in the car.
Reply:After getting the rose, keep it cool and out of sunlight. An hour before giving it to her, fill the sink with cold water and submerge the rose in the water. This will rehydrate the stem and flower and will make the rose firm and full.





Enjoy.
Reply:Freeze it in liquid nitrogen.
Reply:sit it in water with an asprin in it
Reply:Put a water in a small cannister
Reply:Trim the end about 1 inch from the bottom at a 45 degree angle under running water, then put the rose in water and store in the fridge. Clipping the end enables the xylem and phloem (tissues inside the flower) to work better at keeping the rose healthy and pretty.
Reply:Keep it in your refrigerator in water.
Reply:I think if you keep in in the refrigerator or in a VERY cool place it should be ok. Roses last about 3-5 days so you really don't need to worry :)
Reply:Keep it wrapped in the cellophane that it probably had wrapped around it when you got it and put it on the bottom shelf of the fridge. Should be fine tomorrow.
Reply:put it in a glass with water...must be in cool place..


When should i cut down my rose plants?

I live in San Francisco, CA and I read somewhere that rose plants should be cut down once a year. My question is when? How much should I cut too? Thank you.

When should i cut down my rose plants?
Read somewhere that you should cut down your rose bushes once a year? I think that person was a great big liar, writing fibs.





In my opinion, you shouldn't cut back your rose bush to stubs every year. In your area, you really needn't worry about canes freezing. In the spring, before new growth begins, you should selectively prune your rose. First cut out any dead, damaged or diseased canes. After that, remove canes that are crossed. Finally, remove any wimpy canes. All the canes that remain should be at least the thickness of your pinky finger or a pencil. Thicker canes produce the largest/ most flowers. After all of that, neaten it up, prune it back for a desired shape/size. Apply ELMER'S glue to the cuts, that will help prevent borers from getting in.





Different roses require different pruning practices, what I described above would work for most modern hybrid teas, grandifloras and floribunda roses. Shrub roses you can leave more wood, climbers are their own case entirely.





You'll probably have to talk to someone at your local independent garden center for specific advice on when to do your pruning, but it's best right as the new buds are an inch long or so.





Good luck-


I hope that this helps
Reply:read here....





http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/hgic1...





most of us wait until spring to see what has lived thru winter... then we cut off the dead stuff and bring the plant back to three or four main canes and a foot and a half tall or so... climbing roses get their own kind of pruning.....different from bush roses!!!....





pruning encourages new growth and you don't want to do any pruning in fall, as the new stuff won't be able to harden off before cold weather gets here...
Reply:Roses do not need to be pruned unless you are removing dead wood or trying to control the size. Just let those roses do their thing.





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Reply:I happen to know this answer. No matter where you live..the time to prune roses is May 15th..TAX DAY!! Always the same day every year. Only remove the dead wood on the canes.





Good luck and enjoy your roses!!
Reply:There are two reasons to prune.


Here you go:





General Pruning: You do this to remove any dead or dying canes or spent flowers.


It is true that you need to pick a set of five leaves, but not necessarily the first set. Pick a set of five that are pointing outward because that will be the direction of a new cane and flowers. If you choose one pointing inward then your canes can cross and will cause other problems. Cut the cane at an angle like this (/) about 1/4" above the five leaf set. It is okay to do this with each cane and especially if the cane is dying. It is also okay to do this throughout the growing season because it promotes new growth.





Only use general pruning on climbers to remove dead or dying canes. You can prune canes back for the purpose of training, but you may not get roses the following season.





Autumn Pruning: Any time between the first freeze of Autumn and the last freeze of winter you can seriously prune your rose down to about 2 feet. This will create a fuller, lusher plant for the new season. Once again you will want to cut at an angle. However, instead of cutting above a five leaf set, this time you will want to cut right above a node which will resemble a small, reddish, slightly pointed bump on the cane. Like the five leaf set, make sure the node is pointing outward.





Does it ever freeze in San Fran? Anyhow, if it does not then do the Autumn pruning during you coldest months.





Good luck
Reply:I live near Chicago. We wait until after the first hard killer frost. We then cut them down to under 8 inches, put mulch around the base and let them sit until spring.





I do not know if you get a killer frost in San Francisco so it may be better to contact people in that area.

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How do you regrow roses from a rose bush that you like, the style of rose bush I have is called a florabunda?

I have one florabunda rose growing bush growing if front of my home. I love the red rose petals it gives year round. Very hardy in this Texas weather. I wanted to get more bushes of this type but they run out or do not have any. I wanted to find out if its possible to regrow from this particular rose bush. How do you do it ? Where do I plant for it to grow some roots? Do I have to do this in the season of Spring only?

How do you regrow roses from a rose bush that you like, the style of rose bush I have is called a florabunda?
Most roses can be grown from a branch planted in good amended soil and watered well.
Reply:You can do it in any season and you shouldn't move the bush or this wont work...Get some triple distilled smirnoff vodka and pour 1 shot (1.5 oz.) around the bush daily. Do that for no more than 2 weeks and then wait and let it grow...
Reply:Cut a long sprig from the rose bush that doesn't have any blooms or rosebuds and stick the end in a raw, unpeeled white potato, then plant the potato in the ground where you want your new rose bush. Not only will you get a new rose bush, but you may even get a potato plant for your trouble!!
Reply:Why not try airlayering it? It sounds complicated, but its fairly simple!


HOW DOES IT WORK?


The leaves make nutrients from the sun and send it down the phloem tissue (a greenish substance located just under the bark) to the roots. When this "pipeline" is cut and kept moist the nutrients will collect at that point and in ten days form a callus from which the roots will develop. The air-layered part will still receive its water and nutrients from the roots through the xylem tissue located inside the woody part of the stem.


Some advantages of air-layering are higher percentage of success, a jump-start in plant growth by at least two years, stronger root system, very low cost, no "baby sitting" cuttings, and you get personal satisfaction when you see the fast results.


You will need:


Sphagnum moss or Jiffy Peat Pellet (soaked in water)


-Sharp knife


Rootone (liquid or powder)


A small brush


Clear plastic sheet (6" x 10") or sandwich bag (cut open)


Twist-ties


Plant labels


PROCEDURE:


Choose a green, pencil-size stem and make a safe area to work in by removing thorns, leaves, and branches


About 1/4" below a leaf node, make a cut around the stem and 1" below that make another cut. Then remove the bark between the two cuts.With the knife blade, scrape the wood, making sure the bark and the green tissue is completely removed or it may not develop roots.


Brush on Rootone


Wrap with the clear plastic sheet making small pleats as you go around the stem, forming a sack. Then 5/8" below the cut area, snugly twist-tie it. (Not too tight in order to allow the plant to expand).


Pull the plastic sheet down to expose the site. This makes it easier to place the moss around the cut.


Squeeze out water from a handful of moss or a Jiffy Peat Pellet pot until just moist.


Form a wad about the size of your palm or make a vertical tear down the Jiffy Pot.Wrap moss or Jiffy Pot 3/4" above and below the bare stem.


Pull up the plastic and straighten, making sure it is air and water-tight.


Secure top with the twist-tie (Not too tight in order to allow the plant to expand).


Label your plant as desired (plant name, color, type, date, etcLabel your plant as desired (plant name, color, type, date, etc.)


Periodically examine the layer. Most rose plants show their white roots beneath the plastic sheet after 21 days, some may take longer.


You can do this, Spring- early summer! Good luck!


What does seeing a beautiful red rose floating through my room mean?

Upon awakeing during the night, not a dream, I see this beautiful red rose floating across my room and disappearing.


This happens quite often during the year.


I look away to make sure it is not in my head and I don't see it I then look back and there it is floating out of the room.

What does seeing a beautiful red rose floating through my room mean?
Maybe some kind of paranormal activity? Have you ever tried following it?
Reply:It means your psychiatrist better increase your dose of Haldol before the rose starts speaking to you.
Reply:It means you spent your money wisely on the psychedelic drugs you bought!
Reply:I believe that this is R.E.M sleep, so it may seem quite vivid, but you are in fact dreaming. A rose usually signifies passion and fertility, or the arrival of a joyous occasion.
Reply:Ahh... This is the meaning that you will have a love or already do and it will one day hurt you deep inside very bad... Are you muslim beause i have a book about these things and it says the Muslim religion quite often see these kinds of things, anyway you can maybe go online and buy a copy, but yea hope i helped
Reply:Nothing, but good things, will come your way. It has to mean something beautiful about you and your life. Postive.
Reply:Who has passed away that liked red roses?
Reply:Ghosts!!!
Reply:http://www.psi-researchcentre.co.uk/arti...





explains this type of phenomenon
Reply:Have you watched American Beauty recently or have you been taking LSD?
Reply:Your in love!
Reply:It means you've been doing to many of those recreational intoxicants. Just kidding! If you really are seeing this, you might consider seeing a brain specialist. Obviously, what you're seeing is not real (roses don't float in mid-air, no matter what your religion might be) but your mental image of them is. I wouldn't reccommend a psychologist or psychiatist; they're too much into symbolism and asking you "What do YOU think it is?". Good luck..
Reply:Drugs are bad.
Reply:ahaha...schizo!
Reply:Not making fun, but are you sure you are indeed "awake". Sometimes we can think we are completely awake and actually be in NREM sleep, which would provide such an "illusion".


What is the best way to take care of rose bushes?

I recently planted several rose bushes. They are budding and starting to bloom, but the rose does not fully unfold. Instead it wrinkles and wilts. What should I do to get big beautiful blooms?

What is the best way to take care of rose bushes?
sounds \like you have trips a small bug that gets in the bud and eats it spray the plant down early in the morning with garlic or a product that contains garlic
Reply:Once the bloom dies, clip it with some shears. Always do this with your rose bushes and the bush will tend to bloom more and more each time. Also if you live where it gets hot (like AZ or NM) do not plant anymore rose bushes until fall or early spring. It is too hot for the bushes to be planted. They will either die or not produce blooms. Also you can use a bloom booster like miracle grow (follow the instructions on package). Feeding your bushes bone meal (every 6 months or so) helps creating a healthy bush. Rose food is good too. Do not over water your bushes. Give your bushes at least a slow watering once a week (water them at a low water speed) so that the water will go deep into the ground allowing the roots to grow deep also. Then another time during the week you can give a quicker watering. (so watering at least 2 times a week) especially in summer months.


How do I properly transfer a rose bush?

I have a rose bush I would like to move but am not sure how to do so w/out damaging it. Any ideas?

How do I properly transfer a rose bush?
Funny you should ask that. I just transplanted two of my favorites today. I have a system that I have perfected over the years. It is simple, easy to do, and I've always had great success with it. First, locate where you want to transplant your rose and dig the hole (slightly wider and deeper than you think you need). Then carefully dig up your rose . Try to dig at least one foot in diameter around it and as deep as you can get your shovel under it. If done correctly, you should have a large root ball about one foot wide by one to one and one half foot deep. Now very carefully transport it to the new location and gently set it in the hole. (Note: The rose should be cut back to eight to ten inches high to make the job easier and to promote growth). Be sure that the top of the root system is at ground level, center the plant, and put just enough soil in to hold the plant in place, (I usually "tamp" around the plant with a 2X4 or whatever works for you). Now fill a five gallon bucket with water and pour one half of the water into the hole. Leave the plant sit for as long as it takes for all the water to settle in. Once all the water has settled, fill in the hole with the remaining soil and mound it around the plant. Make a little "dish" close to the plant by pushing the soil up and out about two inches or so. This will catch and hold water from rain or when you water it. Spred mulch around the plant (I prefer shredded bark), let set for an hour or so, then slowly add the rest of the water. This will "jump start" your rose and help it recover from the trauma of the move much faster.
Reply:Just make sure you take a wide and deep dirt ball with it. I have transplanted some for my wife and we haven't had any problem yet. Good luck
Reply:i've grown them for many years and have moved about 3 times with the same plants. I will usually make sure to take atleast 12 inches of root along with the plant, I will then clean off the roots with some warm water and soak the rose in a bucket of water with a small amout of vitamin B1 untill you are ready to plant it into the new hole. I don't suggest having it out of the ground for more than a couple hours. also you should cut the rose plant down to 2-3 feet, as this seems to help them with the transition and regrowing when they get into the new spot.
Reply:firstly, is the rose healthy? but if, you are changing the scheme.. SECONDLY DIG THE OTHER HOLE , (THIS WOULD CUT DOWN TRANSPORTATION TIME, SPRINKLE SOME BONE MEAL IN AND THEN WATER BY CAN) THEN would use a hand spade first, then keep checking the top part of the root system is ok then clear abit more(it will take a bit of extra time ). Then 'GENTLY,TEASE', the roots out . (Keep going your doing ok) then check all is ok, and then place into new home.gently putting the soil in by 'GLOVED' hand (and talking to the rose) .Then with your choice of spade finish by putting some compost onround ot and giving your lovely rose a big drink.

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What do I need to do to keep my Rose bushes looking great this summer?

My Rose bushes are so green and pretty right now, but during the summer I have a problem with black spots and I can't keep them blooming all summer. How much water does Rose Bushes require and what's the best thing to put on them?

What do I need to do to keep my Rose bushes looking great this summer?
Spring Rose Care


Step 1:


Prune roses in early spring once the rose starts to show signs of new growth, usually in the form of tiny red buds swelling. These buds will become new branches.





Step 2:


Cut out any obviously dead or damaged branches first. Then cut out all but four or five healthy stems, each ideally about as thick as a pencil.





Step 3:


Cut the rose bush back by 1/3 to 1/2, depending on how tall you want it to be. Make these cuts right above an outward facing bud - that is, a red bud that's on the outside of the rose bush. This directs the bud to grow up and out, leaving the center of the rose bush open for a prettier shape and better air circulation.





Step 4:


Fertilize roses regularly during the growing season. Roses are hungry plants, demanding lots of nutrients for best growth and flowering. Each rose grower has his or her own favorite method. One of the easiest is to buy a slow-release granular rose food and work it into the soil so it can feed the plant all season long. Otherwise, you'll want to fertilize the rose with a liquid fertilizer every three to four weeks during the growing season (stop in early autumn) or according to package directions.





Step 5:


Water diligently. Roses need a steady source of water during the growing season, about 1 inch a week from rain or watering. In arid regions of the country, if you have several roses, consider installing a do-it-yourself drip irrigation system.





Summer Rose Care


Step 1:


Mulch. Roses need less weeding and watering and have fewer diseases if you mulch. Lay down 1 to 2 inches of organic mulch, such as wood chips, pine needles, grass clippings or other biodegradable material.





Step 2:


Deadhead. This simply means trimming spent roses off the shrub to encourage it to produce more. While some roses bloom only in one big flush in June, others are bred to keep producing off and on all season long.





Step 3:


Spray. If your rose becomes diseased or has an insect infestation, you may want to deal with it by spraying. (However, first try simply trimming off the diseased portion of the plant and giving the plant a good strong blast from a hose.) If you choose to spray, first identify the problem by trimming off the diseased part and taking it to a reliable garden center, where the staff can prescribe the correct pesticide or herbicide.





Fall and Winter Rose Care


Step 1:


Stop fertilizing roses in early autumn, at least one month before your region's first annual frost date. Fertilizing too long into autumn encourages roses to produce tender new growth that will get nipped by cold.





Step 2:


Protect roses as needed in late autumn, after your region's first hard freeze. In regions where temperatures don't fall below 20 degrees F (USDA zone 9 and warmer), no additional winter protection is needed. In cooler regions where temperatures don't fall below 10 degrees below zero (zones 6 to 8), a simple mounding of several inches of soil over the base of the rose should suffice. In cold-winter regions where temperatures get colder than 10 degrees below zero (zone 5 and colder), mound to about a foot about a month after your region's last average frost date; additionally, two weeks later, the entire plant should be wrapped in burlap to protect the upper parts.
Reply:I live where it gets really hot during the Summer.I saturate the soil once weekly.I also keep all those little filler stems that grow thinned out.Cut the flower off when it dies off.That encourages growth...The black is signs of too much water.Leaves should stay thinned to encourage air flow..Hope this helps.
Reply:The best thing for rose bushes is a systemic fertilizer (granules you sprinkle around the base of the plant). This not only feeds the plant, but it makes the leaves toxic to bugs, like aphids.





Black spots or rusty-looking spots are caused by fungus. You might also get a white powdery mildew on the foliage. This is often the result of watering the bushes and getting the foliage wet. Left untreated, any of these conditions can kill the plant. Ironically, you can use a spray of water to remove the powdery mildew. Then use a spray-on fungicide for controlling any of those diseases.





The indication of overwatering roses is leaf yellowing and drop. How much you water depends on the location of the plant (as far as sun and heat are concerned), how easily the soil drains, whether they're in raised beds, etc. I found that the best way to water roses was to let the top inch or two of soil get completely dry and then soak the plants well using a soaker hose. During the summer, this would come out to about once a week or 5 days.





The best way to get the biggest, most colorful blooms is correct pruning between blooms. When a rose blooms and then dies, cut the stem back to just above the base of the first leaf down the stem that has at least 5 leaflets (rose leaves generally have 3, 5, or 7 leaflets). The bud on the inside base of the leaf will form the next stem for a bloom. Also, if you have any growth coming up from the roots themselves (rising up out of the dirt), these should be removed. It's the "wild" of the plant and it just robs the rest of the plant from getting proper nutrients.
Reply:loads of good advice given - one tip, try planting garlic bulbs and marigolds around the base, helps to keep unwanted pests such as greenfly etc (bio pest control)
Reply:i have always used fish emulsion and blood meal on my roses and have always had beautiful roses give it a try
Reply:don't over water them, and try to keep them where they can


get good sunlight and airflow,i find my roses get black spot


when it gets humid, when i find aphids on them, i mix a bit


of liquid detergent with water in a spray bottle then spray


them every few days (til the aphids are gone), roses also


respond well to a harsh pruning when its time to cut them


back, my father resentfully pruned mums' roses one year


with a chainsaw! he almost cut them to the ground, the next year


they bloomed beautifully, i have found that if the year has been dry, they are usually almost perfect when they bloom
Reply:Roses need air flow and sun. Water at the base, not from overhead. Spray with Immunox to keep the black spot and aphids away. Feed at least every two weeks.





I moved mine to raised planters in the middle of my yard a year ago, instead of being on the south end of the house. I was astounded at what the difference in having the air flow made. I hardly had to spray them at all to keep the black spot down, two or three times for the whole summer. The grew and bloomed amazingly well.


What is the best way to dry/preserve a rose/roses?

My sweetheart gave be a beautiful rose with what i guess you could call green garnishes arround it to make a little one rose bouquet. What is the best way to preserve it?

What is the best way to dry/preserve a rose/roses?
Dry it by hanging it up side down for a few days. I should last for a pretty long time after it's dried .
Reply:You may have good luck with a 50/50 mixture of corn meal and Borax. Just put a layer of the dry mixture in the bottom of a plastic container, stand the rose flower in it, and then gently pour more of the mixture in between the petals, tapping the container gently to pack it down as you go.





Leave it there a couple weeks, and gently remove the cornmeal/Borax mixture with a small paint brush.





There is also a crystalline flower drying powder you may find at one of the large crafts chains.
Reply:Flower pressing?
Reply:hello,


For the best drying result you should:





Get a drying box or container that has an airtight fitted lid.





Spread a layer of silica crystals/gel ( an inexpensive white powder, available from craft stores) on the bottom.





Lay your roses on top of the silica. Remember to strip off the leaves, they don't dry well anyway, and don't let plant parts touch each other.





Shake more gel over the roses to cover them completely. Seal the lid, and put the container in a cool, dark place.





Check the results every few days. Depending what and how much you are drying, the process may take up to two weeks.





When it's time to remove the roses, handle with care and gently shake and blow off the silica gel.





A small paintbrush can whisk off any excess powder.





Just another rose drying tip: Not all roses dry equally well. For the best results, try bright pink roses, they tend to hold their colors best.





Good luck with your rose drying!





Annelie


www.rose-gardening-made-easy.com
Reply:hang it upside down spray some of your hairspray on it lightly go over the stem ler it dry you need to keep it hung upside down for at least 2 weeks after that you can put it in a vase forever
Reply:By hanging up side down in shad and cool area.


How do I make a rose out of fruits or vegebtables?

I saw on many cooking sites a rose made out of fruits or vegetables. I would love to do it myself. How do I make them?

How do I make a rose out of fruits or vegebtables?
I agree with you, I would love to be able to do creative garnishing like what you see on cruise ships or food network.


There are tools you can get for garnishing, a lot of souse chefs are required to have them as part of their knife cases. But most you can make with a good pairing knife. Although it would take to long, (and problably not make much sense) for me to try and explain how to do it, I have attached a website that does show you how to make a tomato rose as well as a radish mouse and others. You can also google Creative Garnishing and see what that gets you, I know there are some online video's that would also help show you. Good Luck, and hope this helps


How do I keep a rose plant alive?

I just got a rose plant (indoor) as a gift and I live in an apartment so I can't plant it outside. Other than watering it what can I do to ensure it stays alive and healthy? and how long can I expect it to live?

How do I keep a rose plant alive?
if u r useing apot get a big enogh one so it can grow andif u plant it in the ground dont comletely burry it but dont let roots or anything stick out and make sure it gets enogh sun light and water
Reply:water it
Reply:it will live as long as you take care of it!..water, sunlight, rose food and plenty of pot space should keep it alive..but also make sure that the air is clean,,,they don't like greasy/smoking atmospheres
Reply:Give it plenty of sunlight but not too much.and if it isn't thriving well then try and plant it at a friends or close relatives house.But most importantly of all if there is absolutly no other way and the plant is dying then cut the roses and hang them upside down in a cool dry room and when thanksgiving come around use the dried roses as a decoration.
Reply:put it in a big enough pot and make sure you feed it
Reply:miricle grow plant food

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What is the white powdery stuff on my rose plants ?

I live in southern Cali and I water my rose plants regularly but lately I am seeing white powdery stuff on my rose plants, mostly on stem, and leaves. is this some kind of disease and if so, what is the cure for it ?





TIA :)

What is the white powdery stuff on my rose plants ?
This is a fungal disease. Sphaerotheca species infect roses. It generates a powdery white to gray fungal growth on leaves, stems and buds.


Infection can occur on dry leaves if the air is still and humid. Warm temperatures, poor air circulation, and shady conditions encourage the fungus to grow and spread. The optimum temperature for infection is between 68 - 77 degrees F and relative humidity between 40 to 100% is sufficient for the spores to germinate. Low, diffuse light also seems to favor powdery mildew development. There is a general belief that wetting the rose leaves will cause this or black spot but watering is not a direct cause though splashing soil borne spores onto the branches is not a good idea. Clean up all fallen leaves and dust the area with corn meal at 2 pounds of cornmeal into the soil for every 100 square feet. Water well to activate the fungus killing properties. There is a cheap, nonfood grade available at garden centers.





Powdery mildew thrives where high rates of nitrogen have been used promoting tender leaf formation. Organic fertilizers or slow-release lawn fertilizers are good choices.


Sulfur is effective against powdery mildew when used every 7 to 14 days. Garlic naturally contains high levels of sulfur and a few cloves crushed in water can be used to make a homemade spray.


To make garlic tea, liquefy 3-4 bulbs of garlic in a blender 1/2 to 2/3 full of water. Strain the solids and add enough water to the garlic juice to make 1 gallon of concentrate. Use 1/4 cup of concentrate per gallon of spray. Add 2 T of blackstrap molasses as a sticker.





Bonide makes 141 sulfur dust, Lilly Miller Sulfur Dust,


Cooke's wettable, Safer Garden Fungicide, %26amp; Microthiol Special Sulfur.





Do not use sulfur within two weeks of an oil spray.





Soap sprays can dessicate the fungus on the rose.





Cornell oil spray


Mix into one gallon of water, in the order listed:


1 T dishwashing soap (Palmolive, Dr Bonner or Ivory) optional with Sunspray


2 T of ultrafine horticultural oil ( Sunspray brand contains a sticker so no soap is necessary)


4 tsp of baking soda


1 T of fish oil/seaweed emulsion


3-5 drops of Superthrive (plant vitamins)


Spray leaf surfaces LIGHTLY, not to dripping. Reapply every two weeks.





Cornmeal Juice


Make by soaking horticultural cornmeal in water at one cup per gallon of water. Put the cornmeal a nylon stocking bag to hold in the larger particles. Soak over night. Spray without further diluting just pour through a coffee filter to use.
Reply:Powdery mildew affects many other plants too. It is very easily controlled with commercial fungicides, like Daconyl or home remedies like sulfur powder (cheap) either sprinkled or dusted on dry, or wetted and sprayed on. Make sure you don't spread it by walking on clippings or touching other bushes with your unwashed hands. It loves grass and other bushes even better than roses.
Reply:It is called powdery mildew. I use the solution of 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 1 qt. of water. Spray it on the affected part. If it's not everywhere, it should contain it and fix the problem. Keep eye on it and keep spraying it until it goes away. Do not try to spray on entire tree or bush!
Reply:This happens in the fall here with my zinnia flowers. The moisture encourages mold growth on the leaves.
Reply:Its called a powdery mold - you can get a spray for it at


your local garden center - I spray my rose every Sunday


for this and black spot.
Reply:kokain


How do I trim my rose bushes?

I have 4 rose bushes that are producing pink roses. They don't seem to be very old. I've noticed around the bottom of some branches they are turning brown where they should be green. Does this mean they are dieing? I live in a rent house so they were already here. I just want to know the basics on how to help them bloom and stay healthy. I don't know much about gardening, but would like to learn about browning leaves, stems, petals, etc. And what part to cut. I live in Texas I'm not sure if the climate will help answer this question.

How do I trim my rose bushes?
they should be pruned severely early in the spring.. Some of the older bottom wood can be brown, if the top part is brown with green lower, cut back to the living wood. during the blooming period, cut off the spent blossoms below the first set of five leaves. Use a systemic rose food every 6 weeks, follow label instructions. You should consider watering them on a regular basis.


How can I use dried rose petals in home decorating?

I have some dried rose petals from a bouquet and I would like to use them to decorate a frame, but I haven't found any instructions. Any ideas on how to make it or how to make anything else using petals? Thanks!

How can I use dried rose petals in home decorating?
if you want to use them for the frame, take a little hot glue and put a little on the frame and place a petal on it...in any design you want. you could also try decorating the actual glass of the picture frame by placing some flatted petals behind the glass right before you put in a picture.
Reply:I don't know how to use them in a frame but if you put them in a vase with oil they will stay. Here's a really cute smow globe with the petals. Take a clean glass jar that has a lid, you can find one in the fridge or at your local $1 store they always have decorative ones. Take the lid and glue a figure or momento of some sort. set it to the side and let it dry. Put the flowers, you may have to cut them up a bit if its a small jar, in the jar and some sparly confetti and fill with a clear oil, or you can use distilled water, and make sure that you don't fill it all the way to the top, b/c when you screw the lid on, it will make the watercome out some if its too full. Then glue the jar to lid. Here is the website I found that on. I have done may of them and they are adorable. Good Luck!
Reply:check out this link, it has anything crafty answered!





http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php...


Can you find real rose petals for cheap?

I'm getting married later this year and I need lots of real rose petals. I am on a budget and I thought using rose petals would be cheaper than big formal arrangements, but so far everything I've found has been really expensive. I have to use the real petals because of the outdoor facility, so fake ones are out. If anyone knows what would be the best way to get a lot of real rose petals for cheap please let me know.

Can you find real rose petals for cheap?
Check with some of your local florists. If I were you, I would try some of the smaller shops first. When florists are processing roses, or making arrangements they are usually removing petals from roses to make them look better. Also, if roses "blow" in the cooler before they can be used, those roses would be discarded. Ask the florist if she can save those petals for you. You should start asking now, but not have her save any until a month or so before the wedding. I often saved petals for brides in a large plastic garbage bag in the bottom of my cooler; They "keep" a really long time. The only problem with this will be that the petals will be assorted colors; you can't very well ask a florist to separate colors for you. You might offer her a small fee for her trouble.
Reply:Consider going to a garden center that has a big selection of roses, and ask if they'd let you snip some blooms that are starting to droop or fade (and don't take the new blooms!). At a large enough garden center, you might get as many as 100 roses' worth of petals. Just be sure to buy something while you're there, to say "thanks."





If there are any public rose gardens around, you could ask the gardeners there to save any spent blooms for you, and then make a donation to the garden.





You could also ask neighbors who have roses, and bake up cookies as thanks.
Reply:Try whole sale florist street in your town if in a large city for roses also might want to change flowers, candles are a nice alternative
Reply:hmm maybe you should ask florists if they have any leftovers...and ask if you can pay them a nominial fee for them.
Reply:yes buy seed and grown them

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How do I get my rose bush to grow back?

I am renting a house that came with a rose bush. The roses never grew in last summer but the vines did. How do I get the bush to be healthy enough to get pretty buds again?

How do I get my rose bush to grow back?
Roses bloom on this years growth so you should get blooms if you cut them back, provided its not an early flowerer. If the buds are still small you should be ok. Always cut to an outward facing bud, so when the branches grow they dont cross in the middle of the plant.





Roses don't like competing with other plants so keep the area immediately around it clear of weeds and other plants.
Reply:TLC baby...
Reply:"the vines did''.... could be it is a climbing rose that only flowers early in the spring ...just one time and then it's done.... so... don't prune it at all, just give it some bloom food fertilizer.... granulated time release is good.... wait and see when it blooms.... I'm going to assume it's in the sun.... roses don't do well in shade...... if the 'vines' are in the way, try tying them together loosely in a bunch or put 'em on a trellis.....once it has bloomed, take pictures!!.... then get some help identifying it from a nursery in your area .... or here, if you can post the pic on photobucker or flikr or somewhere.....
Reply:You may not get blooms this year since it wasnt pruned during the winter(I assume) try pruning the dead vines the prune 18" from the main trunk.
Reply:I never water my roses and I definitely don't fertilise them. I always plant other plants underneath them - sage or spring onions or chives or something.


The one thing that seems to make them keep blooming and blooming is pruning. Don't be afraid, you won't damage them.


How much water does a rose plant need?

my mother bought a small yellow rose plant maybe the size of a football and waters it every day. it seems to be dying. how much water does it need?

How much water does a rose plant need?
I'm with Janice. It's being over watered so the best thing she can do is stop watering it until it completely dries out. She shouldn't feed it right now either. Just tell her to let the soil get completely dry and then resume watering maybe once a week at most. Easiest way to tell when a plant needs water is to insert a finger and if it feels only dry soil then you can water. It is always better to under water than over water. Most plants will let you know when they are really thirsty by drooping a little.





Also, These potted miniature roses are intended to be planted outside in the ground or a very large container like a half barrel size. They were never intended to live as indoor plants so, at some point, your mom might consider looking for a place to plant it this spring. Miniatures are only mini in the flowers and can grow to a height of 4 feet or more given the right conditions.


Good Luck
Reply:Roses prefer well-drained soil and intermittent watering. Meaning - water and let the soil around it go dry before repeat watering. It its these "drought" periods that also promote rose buds...some plants (like some humans) produce better fruit during stressful situations!
Reply:Your rose is being overwatered.......tell your mother to stop watering for a couple of daysotherwise feed with liquid nutrients but I would stop the watering for awhile


The leaves on my rose look awful, is it safe to cut them off?

Or should i leave them? The rose is in a vase. Will it grow new leaves or will they be the last ones?

The leaves on my rose look awful, is it safe to cut them off?
Um. It will not grow new ones. The rose will die. But it's okay to cut them off. May prolongue the life of the rose.
Reply:it wont grow new ones cut them off take roses out and cut stems and squash ends put new water with a bit off sugar it would give them some food and last longer in vase
Reply:Wont grow new. It's dying.


What is the rarest rose in the world?

I've tried a search on what is considered to be the rarest species of rose there is, but I can't seem to find a straight answer. Any help with this would be much obliged.





I'd also appreciate learning the names of certain extinct species of roses, especially those that would be considered most beautiful or highly valued should they still exist.





Thanks!

What is the rarest rose in the world?
Blue Ones

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The leaves of my rose bush are turning red. Is that good?

I have a pink rose bush in my yard. My grandmother came in over the winter and trimmed it drastically because it was doing poorly last year. The leaves started growing a few weeks ago, and there is a dark red hue to them. I haven't seen any blooms yet. Is this good or bad?

The leaves of my rose bush are turning red. Is that good?
Mine are doing the same thing. It's fine. It's just the new growth from being cut back to cane in the winter. (which should be done every year before the first frost hits)
Reply:If they are getting a lot of sun then it is OK. Many plants have leaves that turn reddish in lots of sunlight. It's a way the plant protects itself against too much UV. They can get sunburned too. That doesn't mean you need to shade them, many plants look nice with colored leaves.
Reply:Yes, those are just healthy new leaves. They'll green up soon.


How do you preserve rose petals?

I have a rose bush and want to preserve the petals somehow and put them in a glass dish to save for a long long time.

How do you preserve rose petals?
I preserve my rose petals in one of two ways, depending on what I want to do with them. If I want them to retain their color and shape, I fill a glass container with drugstore glycerine and submerge the rose in it. If I want to make popurri or arrangements with them, I dry them in kitty litter. Some colors and types of roses dramatically change when dried though.
Reply:Buy a glass apothecary jar with a tight fitting lid %26amp; put them in there. My mother used to collect all of her rose petals %26amp; made potpourri with them. What a beautiful scent when she took the lid off the jar.
Reply:Ideally, you must harvest them in the morning, after they have first opened and the dew has evaporated. You then must gently pull the petals off and lay them singly on a drying screen, such as old window screens, where air can circulate all over and under them, out of direct sunlight. The amount of time it takes for the petals to become crispy-dry depends on how hot and humid your days are. But they must be crispy-dry like corn flakes or you'll risk molding. (You could dry them in a barely warm oven, but I would advise not to. It is easier and faster, but the roses will lose some of their fragrance from heating of their oils.) After completely dried, store them in tightly sealed glass jars in a dark place out of the sun or light. Properly dried and stored rose petals will retain their fragrance for a long time if not exposed to air.Twist
Reply:You need to dry them out in a flower press then. Other ways are in glycerine, or freezing.


How to keep a rose in a memory box?

How do you press or keep and old rose given to you in a scrap book?

How to keep a rose in a memory box?
Put it in a big heavy book, one that will press it. Leave it in there for about 2 weeks to a month. This will dry it out and press it, then you can put it in your book.


Could rose fertilizer around my grass be causing it to dry up and die?

There is one area right by my rose bushes that seems to have tough time. Is it from too much fert ...ROSE and LAWN fert?

Could rose fertilizer around my grass be causing it to dry up and die?
Quite possibly. Try watering that area copiously to try to flush the salts further down into the soil.
Reply:It could be a lawn disease. But first try watering that one spot a few times per week to see if there are any changes.

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Why does my Rose of Sharon have two(2) different colored flowers?

I have 3 or 4 very old Rose of Sharon Bushes(maybe 15 years old) I planted from sprouts. I have a "purple" flower Rose of Sharon bush and a "white" flower rose of Sharon bush and between the two is a bush that has "purple" and "white" flowers. The bush was never grafted. It has only one "trunk"; each limb on the bush has it's own individual color.......either all purple or all white but they are all on the same bush. I have heard of flowers changing colors but I have never heard of a bush having two different colored flowers on it without something being done to it and this bush has had nothing done to it to cause this.

Why does my Rose of Sharon have two(2) different colored flowers?
Rose of sharon (Hibiscus), beautiful flowers! The state flower of Hawaii. When they drop their seeds, they grow very easily, and 1 seed from each plant hit the same spot. It looks like 1 plant, but i guarentee it's actually 2 just roots are wrapped real tiight.
Reply:has it always been like this?its possible that it was pollinated by both trees.where did you get the sprouts?if bought from a nursery they may have beendone there.that is odd.enjoy the oddity.


How to make a rose flavor cake?

I want to make a cake that have rose flavor. Thank you so much for your help.

How to make a rose flavor cake?
Hello.There is one way to do this. You soak the roses in water for 15 min. Then you add the sugar and the roses to the oil needed and leave overnight the next day it should have a delicious rose smell. You need about 15 petals for a two layer cake and 8 for a one layer.
Reply:I think you need to start with an Extract of Rose (oil)


then experiment with the flavor potency.


But I have never seen such a product in a store.


I did once in a pharmacy though. ??as a balm....


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NOUN:


A process in making perfume in which odorless fats or oils absorb the fragrance of fresh flowers.


I can not type that well to expand..


Do your research,,..
Reply:INGREDIENTS


1 cup butter, softened


1 2/3 cups white sugar


5 eggs


2 cups all-purpose flour


1/2 teaspoon salt


1 teaspoon almond extract


1 1/2 ounces finely chopped almonds


1 teaspoon rosewater


2 drops red food coloring


DIRECTIONS


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch tube pan.


Cream butter well. In a separate bowl beat sugar and eggs together until doubled in volume. Add sifted flour and salt gradually. Fold in creamed butter thoroughly.


Divide batter into two equal parts. Into one part add the almond extract and the ground almonds. To the other part add the rosewater and the red food coloring. Spoon batters alternately into the prepared pan.


Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cake cool then remove from pan and dust with confectioner's sugar.
Reply:check out http://sumiram2006.googlepages.com/desse...


It has recipes for quite a few tasty cakes and desserts that can be prepared easily from home ..
Reply:I have found a great site that may well help you with your needs, it has a recipe for a rose cake, frosting, rosewater and so on :D


I have linked it below, and have added here the rosewater recipe that can be used to flavor many things with that gentle delicate rose flavor.











Rose Water





Rosewater is water in which the petals of roses have been steeped. It has a gentle fragrance and taste that is very elegant in delecate pastries. You can make your own:





* 1 cup fresh rose petals


* 1/2 c water


* Bring water to a boil. Pour over rose petals. Let steep for 15 min.


* Drain off of rose petals, and store in the dark. (It freezes just fine.)
Reply:i think u can take a regular white cake mix and instead of adding water, add rose water.


How does a rose get its specific scent?

I always thought roses had their own unique scent due to genetics etc. A coworker of mine says something has be be done to the seeds or the ground for a rose to have a distinct scent?





Who is right?

How does a rose get its specific scent?
You have the match point here...it is genetics. The damask roses have the heaviest scent. Modern rose breeding has been all about the flower, but the new Pink Knockouts smell wonderful! The new double red Knockout almost none...it is all genetics.


I saw a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak and an Indigo Bunting in one day today. Should I consider myself lucky?

I've only been birdwatching for about 3-4 months, and I saw both the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak and an Indigo Bunting today. I got pictures to positively identify them. Am I lucky to see both birds on the same day?

I saw a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak and an Indigo Bunting in one day today. Should I consider myself lucky?
Well considering the spring migration is in full swing and the habitat of both can be similar during the migration, I would consider it joyful that you saw these jewels on their way to their breeding grounds.

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Why does my rose plant have a white film substance on it's leaves and flowers?

My rose plant has a white (looks like mold almost) on it's leaves and flowers. It is spreading around the plant. It was just on one section of leaves, now it's on almost the whole plant. Flowers and all. Any suggestions on what it is and how to treat it?

Why does my rose plant have a white film substance on it's leaves and flowers?
Spt is correct, Powdery Mildew, brilliant as usual S! Spectracide 3 in 1 available at Lowz, HomeyD, Wallyworld





Do Not rinse it off. Powdery mildew is caused by too much humidity and not enough air flow.
Reply:wash the plants,yes even ones around the one in question, with warmer dish soap water then hose off to rinse. Use a smooshie type sponge. big yellow one. That will take care of any white mold,aphids or spider webs.
Reply:It has a fungus on it, and they are suceptible to mold and fungus. You can get an anti-fungal spray at your local home and garden store to treat it. It's been a while since I have roses and I forget the name of the product but someone there should be able to advise you on the best product
Reply:It's called powdery mildew. I don't know what zone you are in or even where you are, but if you are heading into a cold winter then don't worry about it now. However, if you are in a warm climate then you can get a fungicide for roses. It has also been shown that a dilution of 1part milk to 9 parts water sprayed on the plant weekly will kill powdery mildew.


Good Luck


What will happen to a single rose left out overnight in below freezing temperatures?

Wanna leave a surprise rose on a car, will the rose survive the night?

What will happen to a single rose left out overnight in below freezing temperatures?
no
Reply:if you leave it in water and keep the car slightly heated,, sure
Reply:Just do it. It's the thought that counts and s/he will love it. Good luck.
Reply:what do you think


How can I dry up the rose petals that are drying up?

I want to keep the rose, or the rose petals at least, and it is dying, so I need to preserve the petals! CAn anyone tell me what I can do to make the petals look nice when dried? Or perhaps how to make it into bookmarks?

How can I dry up the rose petals that are drying up?
I hang my roses upside down over heat and spray them down with hair spray and this works nicely.
Reply:my mom always finds away to hang the roses upside down by their stems. but i dont know how to do the petals


Will my mini rose plant grow back next summer?

I bought this little mini rose plant at wal-mart this spring and it has grown really big and makes lots of blooms, but what do I do with it for fall and winter? will it grow back next year or do I bring it in the house?? Its in a big pot outside.

Will my mini rose plant grow back next summer?
go plant it.... it will be much happier there than in a pot and if you ever have to move it, it will move just fine...keep the soil moist around it until the leaves fall off for winter and deep-water about once a week if you don't have much rain over winter........ I have a miniature that's pink that has been with me about 17 years, has gone thru four moves just fine and is still providing me with perfect little pink roses... the bush itself will make it to three ft tall and almost as wide if I let it.... you're in a good spot.... plant it and mulch the base against drying out .... trim it back in early spring and feed it with time release bloom food and it will SHINE for you!.....
Reply:I won't survive in the pot because the roots will freeze. It also doens't want to come indoors, it's too warm. Plants need the winter cold.





Could you sink the plant, pot and all into the ground where the roots are well protected from the cold? Another option would be to put the plant and pot into a much larger pot with soil...it's the mass that helps keep the roots from freezing?





After cold weather sets in, cover the little rose with a light mulch, like hay, straw, dry grass clippings to reduce drought and protect it from the winds. You could even go as far as rose cones if you live in a real cold weather area.





Remember it will need water thru with winter if nature doesn't provide it, so the pot must drain well.....even if sunk into soil for protection.





Mini roses get their name from their mini flowers and leaves and not necessarily from the growth habit. There are tall growing mini roses, even climbers. Without knowing the name of your little friend, we don't know if it will remain a mini in size or if it really wants to grow tall in the garden.
Reply:A lot depends on where you live. If you live in a harsh climate then I would protect it in some manner or bring it inside. If you live in a mild climate like I do we just leave them outside and they do just fine, coming back year after year.
Reply:Roses are perennials, and therefore should come back next year. However, they can be sensitive to winter damage. So whether yours will survive depends on where you live (how cold the winters are), and where it is planted. Protection from winter winds will increase the likelihood of its surviving.





But you mention that it is in a pot. Again, depending on the severity of your winters, and the size of the pot - you run more of a risk of the rootball freezing in an above ground pot. You should either put it in a protected location (out of winter winds), or sink the pot into the ground, or transplant it into the ground. The ground is insulating.





Or you can bring the pot inside - though with roses, it can be difficult to provide them with enough light. If you have a big south-facing window it could work well.





edited to add - just read your update. If you don't get freezing weather, it should be just fine outside.
Reply:I have many mini rose plants outdoors and I live in Madeira where in summer it get to be 105, and in winter, we have freezing weather, and my mini roses keep blooming every spring. Need to be cut back in winter, and they love lots of water in spring and summer.
Reply:If it's in a big pot I would bring in the house. just make sure that it gets plenty of sunshine. I also have a rosebush that I bought from wal-mart but I planted mine in my flower bed,and it has really gotten big. But I will leave it and cover it if the weather calls for a frost this winter.
Reply:You can leave it out side since you never freeze. I know that sometimes warmer climates can get the freak weather so if you happen to get a freeze just bring the pot inside until the freeze is over. Next spring your rose should come back and bloom beautifully for you. I live in Zone 7 and we do freeze here. My Minis are outside year round, however, I plant my in the ground and they return yearly just like that average sized roses.

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Is it possible to grow a rose from a single stem?

I received 4 single stemmed roses on Valentine's Day, and I left them in water. The rose itself and the leaves dried up, but suprisingly, new green leaves emerged. I was wondering if it's possible to grow a rose bush/plant from a single stem that's blooming? If so, how can I achieve that?





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Is it possible to grow a rose from a single stem?
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Reply:You can do this!! I have done this before with some success. Cut off the bloom, but keep the rest in water. When the temps outside are past the frost date plant your "stick" in soil with a few inches sticking out of the soil. Cover with a jar larger than the stick and leave it there. Check every few weeks for new growth. If it turns black and is rotting then it's no good, but if you keep seeing new growth or no change then you may be successful! When it outgrows the jar, uncover it. By Autumn you should be able to transplant it if you want.
Reply:Yes it is. All you have to do is have a diagonal cut on the bottom of the stem and soak it in water for a week and then put it in some soil. Any type of soil will do but i would recomend Miracle Gro. i have done this so many times and I have a lot of roses in my yard. Half of them I did myself.
Reply:No, sorry. It's like the Christmas trees that start to grow even with their roots cut off. But you can put the flowers between two pieces of waxed paper and save them in a book with a little note who gave them to you.
Reply:try root hormone dip the cut end in it then place it in a pot of good soil
Reply:Depending on where you live you may get it oto grow. However most roses you buy have been grafted onto a stronger root so they can withstand more sever temperatures. Give it a try you may get lucky...
Reply:Actually, I know someone who has done this. Cut the dead flower off. Get some root tone at Home Depot, Lowe's or Walmart. Cut a fresh tip end of the stem, dip in water then root tone. Stick in a pot (1 gallon would work, but I prefer 3 gallon pots) that has well drained soil in it. Miracle Grow Moisture Control soil is good, but cheap works as well. Water. Put in part shade. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Water it regularly. And in a couple of months you may have a new rose bush!
Reply:no
Reply:Its called roottone ask your garden center about it


How come I got a yellow rose on a red rose bush?

I've had this rose bush for several years, and it's always produced red roses.

How come I got a yellow rose on a red rose bush?
sometimes roses do this. if you don't want the yellow and red prune the yellow branch off to remove.





this is called a 'sport' and sometimes you can propogate if it is excellent and start a new rose variety. this is what happened to 'Iceberg' roses. a white Iceberg rose suddenly had a branch with a pink flower and a new variety was created. Now sold all over the world.
Reply:i have no idea, but your question made me laugh and reminded me of the "we're painting the roses red" song from disney's alice in wonderland. maybe it has something to do with pollination?
Reply:Could a shoot have come up from the rootstock? Roses are usually grafted onto a sturdy rootstock of a different variety.
Reply:Genetic mutation or it has gotten pollen from another rose nearby from a bee.
Reply:Cross pollenation.
Reply:it got pollen from a yellow rose bush


How long does it take for rose Bushes to grow?

My mom and I just bought Climbing Rose and Tea Rose bushes, how long will it take to grow?

How long does it take for rose Bushes to grow?
Climbers grow rapidly and can reach 8' in one season. As for the tea rose you will see growth by the end of the season but it will take around 3 seasons to reach mature height. However, even though tea roses grow slower, you will be able to enjoy the blooms before they reach mature height. One way to encourage good growth and lots of blooms is to prepare you site well. Dig a hole that is about 24"X24". Throw out bottom soil and save the top soil. Put a layer of manure in the bottom of the hole and layer some top soil mixed with some peat and bone meal. Make sure the top of the container soil is a little above ground level and water at lease every other day for the next two weeks and then once a week after that. Be sure to water early in the morning and only at the root ball because roses hate water and can suffer from mildew or mold if the leaves don't get a chance to dry. This is especially true for the tea rose because they are most susceptible to disease. Good luck with your roses.





Another important thing to remember is to loosen the roots after removing from the container. If the roots are growing in a circle around the root ball then pull them apart so they will grow into the soil and not continue around the root ball.
Reply:im not sure but i think its 3-6 weeks
Reply:they usually don't start doing much untill their roots start to get established! could be a day or two or as long as a month! give it time and u will be rewarded greatly!


What is wrong with my rose plant, it seems to be dying? Is there anything to be done?

About three weeks ago my rose bush (it came with my home when I purchased it two years ago, so it is at least 3 years old; it is about 2 ft in diameter and 3 ft high) budded and bloomed beautifully. Almost immediately, the front half's leaves turned yellow with brown spots, the blooms fell off, the leaves then fell, and the branches turned dark brown. The back half seemed unphased, but this week, it too started the same disintergration. No other plants around the rose seem impacted and I want to keep it that way. I water regularly and it gets great sun. This did not happen last year and nothing has changed regarding light or soil. I hope answers include remedies--that is I hope there is a remedy (the more natural the better) and that you kind folk inform me of what to do to save this great plant. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is wrong with my rose plant, it seems to be dying? Is there anything to be done?
It sounds like the dreaded Black Spot to me. It is a fungal disease and is spread from leaf to leaf and plant to plant by splashing water. The first thing is to stop the spread by cleaning all the leaves and debris from around the plant and to pick all the infected leaves off. There are several anti fungals on the market to help fight the disease. Immunox is one I hear is good. I use Bayer Advanced care and am getting good results. Bayer Advanced is a systemic application the goes through the plant to stop the disease. I have heard the milk mixed 7:1 with water helps kill the fungus, but it works best if you start early in the spring before the plants show damage. Also companion planting with Parsley planted around the roses help (plus it looks pretty). In the spring, give the bush a hard pruning and start out treating it for Black Spot as soon as new growth appears. Be sure to cut out any dead or diseased branches. Always be careful when watering your bushes to avoid wetting the leaves and always water in the early morning . Black Spot can kill the bush if it gets hit hard for a couple years in a row. Good luck
Reply:Sounds like a bit too much water.
Reply:Madam M's suggestion to take a sample of the damage to the Plant Clinic at the local Extension Service is the better solution. Also check to see if there is a Rose Society near you. If there is, they too will be able to offer expert advice.
Reply:from experience ,every time a rose blooms ,and you finished enjoying ,clip the tip of the rose (the old rose) and keep doing this all yr around ,i counted this yr i had a bush with 25 roses one time ,i had people asking me ,how i managed such bush .


I got it from Martha Stewart.


it works .
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check this link for lots of help with your rose bush.
Reply:Mine the braches die then next year they grow back and die again. I don't know what it's problem is. Sometimes if you spray bug repellent i gets on the leaves and kills the plant.
Reply:It is the middle of winter, they die back at this time of year.


You haven't mentioned any pruning so wait until the last frosts and then prune.


Always chop off the dead buds through out the year as that encourages new blooms.


I do it weekly and whilst I have snow and frosts I can already see where the growth will begin.





If you are truly concerned, take some cuttings both good and bad into a garden nursery and consult them.
Reply:Roses in general are really tough. Maybe you are watering it too much. Cut back on the water -- unless you live in a desert, you may not need to water it artificially at all.





My roses like a little calcium, too, so I put seashells at the foot of the roses, and the rainwater carries the calcium down.





You can take pictures/leaf samples to your county extension agent, and get really good advice. The county extension number should be in the phone book.





Blooming really seems to stress roses out, though. If you give it a little time, it should bounce back.

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QUESTION FOR ROSE LOVERS; Can roses be planted in a container and transplanted in the fall?

I have a bare root rose that is being transplanted from another home to mine. The ground is too wet to plant and I'm afraid that if I wait it will damage the root. If I plant it in a large container will it be safe to replant in the fall?

QUESTION FOR ROSE LOVERS; Can roses be planted in a container and transplanted in the fall?
Yes!
Reply:I can't imagine how the ground being wet could be a bad thing..unless ur thinking it will wash away?





But yes...you can put it into a nice pot with good soil and amendments and it will be fine as long as it gets good care and sunshine. Roses are really very hardy plants after all.
Reply:yes no problem-with ground being wet thats a plus can plant now


Where can I find rose water for cooking and champagne extract?

Rose syrup would be an alternative to rose water.

Where can I find rose water for cooking and champagne extract?
Champange Extract


http://www3.shopping.com/xGS-champagne%2...





Rose Water (Directions to Make it)


http://www.italiancook.ca/liqours.htm#it...





Rose Water (to buy)


Try your local ethnic grocery stores.
Reply:any good arab or greek market should have rose water, many indian markets too. do you mean chamagne vinegar? or champagne verjus (unfermented juice)
Reply:For rose water go to any Arabic or Persian grocery store. Just remember, if you are using it in food (I have heard of some people washing their face with it) use a little at a time to taste, because too much can taste gross. As for champagne extract try a specialty food store like Cost Plus or any other that has imported foods.


How can I get the smell of Rose Water out of my Refrigerator?

Almost 2 years ago, I put Rose Water in an ice tray and put it in my freezer, because I had heard of a beauty secret where you take the rose ice cubes and rub your face with them to shrink the pores.





Well anyhow, my refrigerator has smelled like strong Rose Water ever since. Everything I put in there comes out smelling like roses, and even tasting that way. It smells like cheap perfume or something.





I've washed it, used baking soda. I don't know how to get rid of the smell!

How can I get the smell of Rose Water out of my Refrigerator?
Empty the fridge and wash it down with bleach/water mix....The smell has absorbed into the plastic. refil the fridge. Should take about 20 minutes and your food should be still good. frozen goods should go in a cooler
Reply:Lime
Reply:Normally, an open small box of baking soda left in your fridge or freezer sucks out the smell. Also, remove and clean the source of the smell. Covering food before putting it in the fridge keeps the smell from contaminating other food.


Can you grow a rose bush from a rose hip?

The rose bush that the rose hip is on is a red rose bush and was transplaneted to my yard at the begining of the month. The rose hip is almost ripe.

Can you grow a rose bush from a rose hip?
You can't grow a Bush out of a rose. Try out of a Cactus.
Reply:Yes.To harvest the seeds from a rose plant, cut the hips from the plant, wash them and cut them in half with a knife. The round to oval , slightly pointed white seeds can be easily removed. There may be 1-50 seeds per hip. Next, wash the seeds in a kitchen strainer. Although rose seeds can be sown as soon as they are harvested, germination is usually more successful if they are placed in the refrigerator in an airtight container between layers of moist sphagnum peat moss for 6-8 weeks before sowing. This process, known as stratification, simulates the cold of a natural winter, priming the seeds to sprout. After the cold treatment, use tweezers to remove the seeds from the peat moss. Before sowing, you may wish to test them for viability, or the ability to germinate. To do this, place them in a container of water. Those that are not viable will float to the top and can be discarded. Seedlings often succumb to a disease known as damping off, caused by one or more fungi that are present in most garden soils. Seedlings that have succumbed to damping off suddenly wilt and fall over. There is no cure for this so, prevention is the only remedy. Use a sterilized, soilless sowing mixture. Sow the seeds in a wide, shallow container filled with about 4" of the medium at a depth of about a 1/4". Rose seeds germinate best under greenhouse conditions. If you do not have a greenhouse, cover the seed flats with clear plastic or glass to keep the medium moist and the humidity high until the seeds germinate. If condensation forms on the plastic or glass, remove it for a few minutes to dry slightly and to prevent disease. Rose seeds germinate beat at temperatures between 50 and 55 deg. F. but will germinate at temps as high as 60 deg. Place the flats in bright light but not full sun for as many hours as possible, or keep them 6-10" below fluorescent lights that are kept on continuously until the seeds germinate. Germination time can take from 3 weeks to 4 months or longer. When you see short stems with 2 seed leaves called cotyledons, remove the plastic or glass and move the containers into as many hours of full sun as you can provide. Or place under fluorescent lights. Check them every day to see if the medium is dry and if they need water. Avoid watering in any way that will dislodge or uproot the seedlings. A very fine mist or spray is ideal. Once your seedlings are growing, ensure steady growth by adding soluble fertilizer such as 20-20-20 or 15-30-15 to the water once a week at 1/4 the recommended strength. When seedlings have produced 3 sets of compound leaves, they're ready to transplant into individual pots. First moisten the medium in the original container then fill 2" peat pots with moistened growing medium and make a hole the depth of the roots at the center of the pot. Gently lift out the tiny plants, disturbing the roots as little as possible. Holding the seedling by the leaves (never by the stem) gently place into new pot and firm the medium around it. Continue to provide light water and fertilizer. When a plant is about 4" tall transfer entire soil ball to a 4" pot and fill the extra space with potting medium. The first flowers will appear by the time the seedling is 4-5" tall, about 6-8 weeks after germination. Don't be disappointed if the flowers aren't very exiting as the do not represent the blooms of a mature plant.
Reply:Rose Seed Propagation


By Albert Ford


(adapted from the November – December 1999 MRS Newsletter)


On the threshold of fall, your roses are doing some interesting things. They are in the process of


converting spent flowers into seeds, for one thing. If after the middle of September, you ceased


deadheading, you have increased the probability of the rose bush producing viable seeds from which an


entirely new rose might germinate--if you do a few simple things.


1. Collect Mature Hips : Regardless of time of year, if a rose bloom remains on the bush after the


flower has faded and degeneration of the petals begins to take place, the rose bush will begin to form a seed


pod (rose hip). Sometimes the entire spent flower will turn brown. Such a hip will not produce viable seeds


and should be ignored and pruned away in your late fall pruning. On the other hand, more often than not,


the calyx tube (enlarged part just below the sepals) of the spent flower will begin to swell and gradually


change color from green to red or orange. Some hips remain green and do not change color. After the hip


has changed color, it is mature and can be harvested. I generally wait until after the first heavy frost, at


which time, I pick the green as well as the red and orange hips. The hips from a specific rose bush should


be placed in a container on which the variety’s name is written.


2. Shelling the Hips : Any time after harvesting the hips, they can be opened and the seeds


removed. Opening the hip can be done with a knife. Don’t worry about cutting through a seed, they are


very hard. Drop the seeds into a glass of water to which a teaspoon of Clorox has been added. Those that


drop to the bottom of the glass (sinkers) have a much greater probability of germinating than those that


float on the surface (floaters).


3. Stratification: Subjecting seeds to the cold of refrigeration (35ºF, not freezing) is referred to as


“stratification.” I place my rose seed in separate containers with a little moist peat moss. (I use empty


35mm film canisters). Mark each container with the name of the rose variety that produced the seed. Place


containers in refrigerator for 45 to 60 days.


4. Planting the Seeds : The seeds are planted in a tray (about an inch or more in depth). They are


placed 1/4 inch below the surface of the growing medium, covered and kept moist. I use Pro-Mix as a


growing medium and place the seed trays under grow-lights. The secret is to keep the medium moist, but


not wet. Set timer to have lights on for 16 hours, off for 8.


5. Seedling Treatment: A seedling may appear in as little as two weeks, but it generally takes


longer. The first two leaves that appear are cotyledons; the third leaf to appear is a true rose leaf. After two


or more rose leaves are visible, I carefully transplant the seedling into a three inch plastic pot, keep it under


grow-lights and give it a few drops of a weak solution of Miracle Gro (1/2 teaspoon to a quart of water). A


flower may arrear in as little as three weeks. Keep track of the variety; if it is a good rose, you may want to


give it a name and get it patented. Good luck!


Maryland Rose Society Newsletter


Albert Ford, Editor


http://www.mgs.md.gov/misc/mdrose
Reply:Yes, of course you can, but it won't work well.





As you probably know, most roses you buy at a garden center are not "own root" roses. This means that the rose you see growing out of the ground probably has a different type of rose grafted onto the root. My wife knows the reason this is done, but the short answer is because most roses aren't very hardy. The roots are from very hardy roses called rugosas. Another problems is that you have no real idea of what the rose will look like when it blooms. If the rose was a hybrid tea, then your rose will look nothing like it. So it is a gamble on what you get.





Growing roses from hips is a long, tricky process that results in a weak rose plant, and probably one you wouldn't want to look at very long anyway.





Sorry, by my answer is no.
Reply:Why the **** did she write so much?
Reply:i thought your questions would be more interesting than us poms but the answers talk about sermons just cut it in two stick the seed in some compost you might get 50% if your lucky good day

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