I'll try and keep this short...I recently received my preserved wedding bouquet and I am thinking that these are not my roses that I sent to them. My bouquet didn't have very many greens in it. This bouquet has leaves around the edge of the bouquet that look like grocery store rose leaves? (and a few within the bouquet)
I hate to think that I have been bamboozeled, but if anyone can point out a website that can help me identify roses, it would be a great start! Thanks!
Can anyone help me identify a rose?
Try this site:
http://www.rkdn.org/roses/
Sometimes when bouquets are preserved the color of the roses (or other flowers) changes. Sometimes the outer petals of the flowers become discolored and the preserver chooses to remove them, which makes the bouquet a little smaller, so they might fill in with more/new greenery.
Hope this helps.
Reply:Since the one you have now is preserved, you could go to a flower shop and look for the rose (you described it very well so you must remember what the particular rose in question looks like)...and ask them the name of the rose. If they don't know (then these employees should be fired), then maybe you could take pics of the rose from there and post pics with your question next time.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Do i have to cut climbing rose bush in the Fall?
Planted climbing rose bush in spring, it climbed it's green but no flowers yet is it normal?And do i have tu cut in down?
Do i have to cut climbing rose bush in the Fall?
A Yahoo search for "climbing rose bush" (include the quotation marks in the search box) yields 2,840 results. If you do the same search, and are willing to spend a little time exploring, I'm sure that you will quickly find the information you seek.
Good luck with your search.
Reply:you should stop pruning by mid-August, only deadhead if the rose is still blooming. No you shouldn't cut it down before winter. The idea is for the rose to NOT put on any new growth between now and winter, because the new growth is tender and may get killed by the cold. Pruning/cutting back stimulates new growth. Alos roses in cold climates get alot of winter kill. Prune in early spring..
Reply:let it keep growing this fall, then prune back in january. It should start flowering next spring. Don't forget to fertilize it at the beginning of spring.
Reply:If you trim it it will bloom better. You want to trim it above a set of 5 healthy grouping og leaves. Usually you will want to cut it practically to the ground in the dead of winter when it gets too big.
Reply:Roses love abuse, trim it if you want, or not, either way. I just wait until my roses become too unruly and then I wack them back. Roses also LOVE fertilizer, I use Miracle Gro. This will most likely make them bloom. I used Miracle Gro on my wild roses this spring, gave them a Huge dose, and I had sooooo many blooms they weighted down the branches! Good Luck!
Reply:I think so.!
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Do i have to cut climbing rose bush in the Fall?
A Yahoo search for "climbing rose bush" (include the quotation marks in the search box) yields 2,840 results. If you do the same search, and are willing to spend a little time exploring, I'm sure that you will quickly find the information you seek.
Good luck with your search.
Reply:you should stop pruning by mid-August, only deadhead if the rose is still blooming. No you shouldn't cut it down before winter. The idea is for the rose to NOT put on any new growth between now and winter, because the new growth is tender and may get killed by the cold. Pruning/cutting back stimulates new growth. Alos roses in cold climates get alot of winter kill. Prune in early spring..
Reply:let it keep growing this fall, then prune back in january. It should start flowering next spring. Don't forget to fertilize it at the beginning of spring.
Reply:If you trim it it will bloom better. You want to trim it above a set of 5 healthy grouping og leaves. Usually you will want to cut it practically to the ground in the dead of winter when it gets too big.
Reply:Roses love abuse, trim it if you want, or not, either way. I just wait until my roses become too unruly and then I wack them back. Roses also LOVE fertilizer, I use Miracle Gro. This will most likely make them bloom. I used Miracle Gro on my wild roses this spring, gave them a Huge dose, and I had sooooo many blooms they weighted down the branches! Good Luck!
Reply:I think so.!
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How do I bring my mini rose bush back to life?
In August a friend of mine gave me a mini rose bush as a gift. I transplanted it, because the pot it was in was getting too small. It did really great for the first few months, but now all of a sudden it's drying up! Is it because of the fall, and if so, should I do anything special with it like prune it down? Or is the pot it's in getting too small on the inside and causing this strange behavior? Help!
How do I bring my mini rose bush back to life?
Don't do anything. Just cut back the dead wood, water it, and leave it 'til next spring and see what comes up.
You will be amazed at just how hardy roses are - they do not require anything like the 'mother hen' attention that they often get - most end up being mothered to death.
Reply:My daughter sent me one as a Mothers day gift, and I planted it outside, now it is beautiful. It just did ot do well pot bound.l
Reply:Roses look dead during the winter. Put it in a place where the roots will not freeze. You can even put it under an old rug or blanket. Next spring when the nights are in the high 60's, bring it out into the sunshine and start watering it. Do not let the soil dry out. Mix time-released rose fertilizer into the top soil (follow the directions on the container for potted plants). During the summer, you can water it with rose liquid fertilizer if you wish, BE very sure to mix as directed on the container or it will burn your rose. Do this about every 7 to 14 days.
Reply:Your rose is probably root bound and needs to be in a larger pot or the ground. Just remember that if there is green then there is hope so don't give up on it yet. Prune it back to 3-4 inches and plant it in the ground where it can get full sun. Make sure you remove the old soil from the roots and gently spread them apart and trim away any brown or black roots leaving only the white and creamy colored roots. Dig a hole and pile a mound of soil in the center and spread the roots over the mound, but not in a circular pattern. Fill in the hole with soil and water well. Lay a thick layer of straw around the base of the rose to help insulate it from winter freezes. Once you rose is established this won't be necessary.
Good Luck
Reply:Pee on it.
How do I bring my mini rose bush back to life?
Don't do anything. Just cut back the dead wood, water it, and leave it 'til next spring and see what comes up.
You will be amazed at just how hardy roses are - they do not require anything like the 'mother hen' attention that they often get - most end up being mothered to death.
Reply:My daughter sent me one as a Mothers day gift, and I planted it outside, now it is beautiful. It just did ot do well pot bound.l
Reply:Roses look dead during the winter. Put it in a place where the roots will not freeze. You can even put it under an old rug or blanket. Next spring when the nights are in the high 60's, bring it out into the sunshine and start watering it. Do not let the soil dry out. Mix time-released rose fertilizer into the top soil (follow the directions on the container for potted plants). During the summer, you can water it with rose liquid fertilizer if you wish, BE very sure to mix as directed on the container or it will burn your rose. Do this about every 7 to 14 days.
Reply:Your rose is probably root bound and needs to be in a larger pot or the ground. Just remember that if there is green then there is hope so don't give up on it yet. Prune it back to 3-4 inches and plant it in the ground where it can get full sun. Make sure you remove the old soil from the roots and gently spread them apart and trim away any brown or black roots leaving only the white and creamy colored roots. Dig a hole and pile a mound of soil in the center and spread the roots over the mound, but not in a circular pattern. Fill in the hole with soil and water well. Lay a thick layer of straw around the base of the rose to help insulate it from winter freezes. Once you rose is established this won't be necessary.
Good Luck
Reply:Pee on it.
How long will a bare root rose last before I have to plant it?
I bought a bare root rose, and have not been able to plant it yet. We are still having some nights that freeze. I live in the high desert. How long can I wait before it dies. Also, it has started to grow, is that o.k.? Do I have to do anything to it before I plant it?
How long will a bare root rose last before I have to plant it?
It is real important that you keep the plant in a bucket of water to keep it hydrated. Keep the plant in a sheltered area like a garage that is not to warm. It is starting to grow and that is ok . If you can plant it soon and shelter it with one of those covers for roses ( looks like a flower pot turned upside down) and lotts of mulch for the roots it should do fine . When you plant it dig a hole and make a cone shape in bottom of hole spread out roots over cone add soil to just below bud union . mulch extra well and keep well watered until well established
Reply:Roses are pretty cold tolerant. Mine regularly go down to -5 C or 20 deg F. Areas close to me get down to much cooler temperatures and still grow them with no problem. (They are related to Blackberries so their tough.) My garden books tell me the modern roses have a lower temperature range of 0 to 10 deg F and the old fashioned roses even cooler.
You can't keep it in the original bag for too long, they are packed to keep going for only a matter of weeks eg enough moisture.
I would plant it in a pot (nurseries do it all the time), to keep it going and if your really worried you can bring it in overnight.
Let it establish it's self and plant it after a few weeks. If it's shooting I would definitely pot it up.
If it has been bagged with sawdust or potting mixture make sure you wash this off well before you plant. Check all the roots after the washing and cut any broken roots neatly at the break. Most important thing is to not let the roots dry out. Plant in pot or ground immediately at the same height as where soil at the growers has been, water well to exclude air bubbles etc. Check regularly to see it doesn't try out but don't water if it doesn't need it.
My roses grow to temperatures up to 110 deg F with a regular garden water,mulch, manure and not much more. Its hot and dry so I don't need to spray.
How long will a bare root rose last before I have to plant it?
It is real important that you keep the plant in a bucket of water to keep it hydrated. Keep the plant in a sheltered area like a garage that is not to warm. It is starting to grow and that is ok . If you can plant it soon and shelter it with one of those covers for roses ( looks like a flower pot turned upside down) and lotts of mulch for the roots it should do fine . When you plant it dig a hole and make a cone shape in bottom of hole spread out roots over cone add soil to just below bud union . mulch extra well and keep well watered until well established
Reply:Roses are pretty cold tolerant. Mine regularly go down to -5 C or 20 deg F. Areas close to me get down to much cooler temperatures and still grow them with no problem. (They are related to Blackberries so their tough.) My garden books tell me the modern roses have a lower temperature range of 0 to 10 deg F and the old fashioned roses even cooler.
You can't keep it in the original bag for too long, they are packed to keep going for only a matter of weeks eg enough moisture.
I would plant it in a pot (nurseries do it all the time), to keep it going and if your really worried you can bring it in overnight.
Let it establish it's self and plant it after a few weeks. If it's shooting I would definitely pot it up.
If it has been bagged with sawdust or potting mixture make sure you wash this off well before you plant. Check all the roots after the washing and cut any broken roots neatly at the break. Most important thing is to not let the roots dry out. Plant in pot or ground immediately at the same height as where soil at the growers has been, water well to exclude air bubbles etc. Check regularly to see it doesn't try out but don't water if it doesn't need it.
My roses grow to temperatures up to 110 deg F with a regular garden water,mulch, manure and not much more. Its hot and dry so I don't need to spray.
How can I press a dry, rose bud without damaging it?
I have some dry, full, rose buds which have an enormous sentimental value to me. I would like to press them somehow, without causing damage or losing petals. Is there any method I could use to make the bud moist and then be able to press it? Any ideas...Thanks!
How can I press a dry, rose bud without damaging it?
Pressing a DRY rosebud is just going to destroy it. I would suggest getting a container to put it in permanently. Alternatively, consider contacting a florist or floral designer to see what they would suggest about preserving it. Don't press a dry flower of any sort - you'll just end up with fragments.
Reply:If you press a DRY flower, you will get flower powder. You should have done the pressing when the flowers were alive. All you can do at this point is preserve them and put them in a dry vase.
Reply:I have had success by using wax paper. Put the rose between two sheets of wax paper and either put it in a press or under several heavy books.
How can I press a dry, rose bud without damaging it?
Pressing a DRY rosebud is just going to destroy it. I would suggest getting a container to put it in permanently. Alternatively, consider contacting a florist or floral designer to see what they would suggest about preserving it. Don't press a dry flower of any sort - you'll just end up with fragments.
Reply:If you press a DRY flower, you will get flower powder. You should have done the pressing when the flowers were alive. All you can do at this point is preserve them and put them in a dry vase.
Reply:I have had success by using wax paper. Put the rose between two sheets of wax paper and either put it in a press or under several heavy books.
How do a plant a second rose bush by using a bush that I already have? Do I get seeds from it?
Or do I cut off a certain part and plant it? I have a rose bush that I love and would like to make more from it, if possible. Or do I have to just go buy a new rosebush if I want another? I would like to grow my own.
How do a plant a second rose bush by using a bush that I already have? Do I get seeds from it?
Take about a 5" cutting,leave it in fresh water and it will form foots.When the roots cover the bottom of the glass transplant it to potting soil and keep it moist.
Reply:Take a long stem from it and bend it until you can bury it into the ground. Cover with soil and water. Sprinkle some RooTone on it to help it root faster. This works with almost all bushes.
Reply:Seed willnot come true. You can try to root ot as the other person mentions. However many roses are grafted. The top of the rose is genetically different from the botton. The top cultivar is grafted onto a rootstock. One it heals and starts to grow, the top is cut off the rootstock. This is because it is tough to breed for a pretty flower and a strong root system. It is worth a try.
FYI rootone is aeffective if it touches the plant, not on the soil. You may not even need it in this case.
Reply:add a boy rose bush
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How do a plant a second rose bush by using a bush that I already have? Do I get seeds from it?
Take about a 5" cutting,leave it in fresh water and it will form foots.When the roots cover the bottom of the glass transplant it to potting soil and keep it moist.
Reply:Take a long stem from it and bend it until you can bury it into the ground. Cover with soil and water. Sprinkle some RooTone on it to help it root faster. This works with almost all bushes.
Reply:Seed willnot come true. You can try to root ot as the other person mentions. However many roses are grafted. The top of the rose is genetically different from the botton. The top cultivar is grafted onto a rootstock. One it heals and starts to grow, the top is cut off the rootstock. This is because it is tough to breed for a pretty flower and a strong root system. It is worth a try.
FYI rootone is aeffective if it touches the plant, not on the soil. You may not even need it in this case.
Reply:add a boy rose bush
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How to take clippings from a rose bush in bloom?
My sister has a rose bush that i would love to have. Its in bloom right now and I would like to either transplant it to my house or at least take a clipping that is sure to root. Does anyone know how this is done?
How to take clippings from a rose bush in bloom?
Clip it below a 7 leaf joint and on an angle. Remove the flower and put the stem into the soil so that the bud next to the 7 leaves is just above the ground. Cover it with a glass jar. Water regularly. When the jar fills with leaves, the transplant is complete and you can remove the jar. It is extremely hard to grow a rose that way. It would be far better to find out what the variety is called and buy your own bush.
Reply:My mother was able to grow roses from clippings, but I have never been able to do it. I hope you can find the variety of rose you want. The most beautiful red roses are Christian Dior and Mr. Lincoln. Report It
Reply:my friend used to take a branch and put it in a bucket of dirt while it was still attached to the bush and let it root that way when the roots formed she would clip it worked for her
How to take clippings from a rose bush in bloom?
Clip it below a 7 leaf joint and on an angle. Remove the flower and put the stem into the soil so that the bud next to the 7 leaves is just above the ground. Cover it with a glass jar. Water regularly. When the jar fills with leaves, the transplant is complete and you can remove the jar. It is extremely hard to grow a rose that way. It would be far better to find out what the variety is called and buy your own bush.
Reply:My mother was able to grow roses from clippings, but I have never been able to do it. I hope you can find the variety of rose you want. The most beautiful red roses are Christian Dior and Mr. Lincoln. Report It
Reply:my friend used to take a branch and put it in a bucket of dirt while it was still attached to the bush and let it root that way when the roots formed she would clip it worked for her
How can I make lipstick from rose petals?
I just want to know how girls used to make shades of red and pink from rose petals. It has such a classic look and I wanted to try it out.
How can I make lipstick from rose petals?
You could squeeze the flower in your fingers, staining them, then dob it on your lips. Every bit of the rose is good for you %26amp; your skin. Not sure on this recipe,but check with your pharmacy first.
How can I make lipstick from rose petals?
You could squeeze the flower in your fingers, staining them, then dob it on your lips. Every bit of the rose is good for you %26amp; your skin. Not sure on this recipe,but check with your pharmacy first.
Help! I failed to cover my rose bushes during the last freeze. Are they a lost cause this year?
Help! I failed to cover my rose bushes during the very cold weather we had earlier this month. I cut all of the dead leaves/ branches also I've started feeding every week but have not seen any new shoots. Are they a lost cause this year?
Help! I failed to cover my rose bushes during the last freeze. Are they a lost cause this year?
they are not... mine have half dead leaves but the nursery said that roses will survive. give it time and make sure you use the Miracle Gro rose food. it helped mine a lot!
Reply:most roses are cold hardy to -10 degrees. give them time as it takes about 4 weeks of consistently warm temps for them to flush out new growth. they should be in bloom by the end of may depending n your zone. they are heavy feeders so use a rose fertilizer usually about every 6 weeks.
Reply:In my experience roses are a lot stronger than you would think. I have 10 of them in my front yard and I never cover them, even in the winter. In the spring i prune them back and they always grow back.
Help! I failed to cover my rose bushes during the last freeze. Are they a lost cause this year?
they are not... mine have half dead leaves but the nursery said that roses will survive. give it time and make sure you use the Miracle Gro rose food. it helped mine a lot!
Reply:most roses are cold hardy to -10 degrees. give them time as it takes about 4 weeks of consistently warm temps for them to flush out new growth. they should be in bloom by the end of may depending n your zone. they are heavy feeders so use a rose fertilizer usually about every 6 weeks.
Reply:In my experience roses are a lot stronger than you would think. I have 10 of them in my front yard and I never cover them, even in the winter. In the spring i prune them back and they always grow back.
Has anyone ever made a snowglobe with a real rose?
Easter is coming up and I want to put a real rose inside a snowglobe for my gf. How to preserve the rose is my biggest bump, I'm going for the beauty and the beast concept. Any suggestions?
Has anyone ever made a snowglobe with a real rose?
You would have to make sure that it is super dried and then, it won't look as pretty. If it's not dried it will wilt. My suggestion, is to get a pretty good looking fake one, and use it.
Reply:If you want it to last forever and be totally cheap and easy...you'll want to use a fake rose...if your want to use a real rose...
Here are some ways to perserve real roses...Hope it helps:
Essentially there are four preservation methods: air-drying, moisture transfer, freeze-drying, and coating. All methods preserve the rose in one form or another and to varying degrees of permanence and retained fragrance.
Before you start:
Selecting the right rose is important. Choose roses after the blooms have dried of morning dew and irrigation. Select blooms a day or so before they are fully opened, and insure they are free of defects caused by insects or sprays. As the blooms dry, minor imperfections are magnified and make the dried blossom appear unsightly.
Remember that the dried blossom will not retain the same color as the living bloom. Select medium- or light-colored roses in the pink, red, yellow or orange tones. Dark reds, purples and mauves will dry very dark and sometimes turn black. White and blush pink roses will often turn dingy brown.
Insure the blooms are insect-free. Some insect eggs or larvae can survive the drying process, and will destroy your dried bloom in short order. Do not spray the rose with pesticides after the bloom is chosen, however. The surfactants used in the pesticide may cause the bloom to spot or brown during the drying process. Two techniques for "debugging" the bloom are 1) dipping the rose in a mild soap and water solution, then hanging it upside down to dry of surface moisture, or 2) lightly dusting the rose with silica aerogel or diatomaceous earth that has been laced with pyrethrin, then gently shaking out the excess dust. Yet another technique is to kill them with heat and mothball vapors.
Air-drying:
By far, this preservation method is the easiest and involves the least amount of special equipment. All that is required is your rose, some florist wire or a recycled twist-tie, a paper clip and a dry, dark closet.
Once you have selected your roses, remove the lower leaves and bind a few of the stems together with the florist wire. It is important to keep the blossoms from touching each other; otherwise, they will dry unevenly and may discolor or misshapen where the petals touch.
Open the paper clip so that it makes a small s-hook. Slip one end under the binding wire and hang the other end on a coat hanger or length of stretched twine inside your closet. Hanging the roses upside down by their stems helps keep the blooms' shape during the drying process, which varies by temperature and humidity, usually taking from 5 to 10 days.
Using this method of drying preserves some of the rose's fragrance. It also preserves the stem which may or may not be used in arranging the dried roses for presentation or display.
Moisture transfer:
This drying technique involves the use of an absorbent which desiccates the rose by transferring the moisture from the petals to another medium. The most common medium for this method is silica aerogel, sold as "silica" in the crafts stores. Other drying agents include sand, cornmeal and borax. Using this method preserves the blossom more true to its original color and shape, but does not preserve much of the fragrance.
Prune away most of the stem, leaving a inch or so below the calyx. Choose a container which can be sealed and place an inch or so of silica in the container's bottom. Place the blossom upright and atop the silica layer. Gently separate the petals, positioning them to a desired final shape, and sprinkle additional silica around and in between each petal. Seal the container for 3 to 5 days, depending on the size of the bloom.
This method may require a bit of experimentation to determine how fast the bloom will dry. You can check the bloom periodically, but remember to recover it with the silica after each check.
A derivation of this technique is to use the silica in combination with a microwave oven. Instead of taking several days, the process can be reduced to a few minutes.
Freeze-drying:
Freeze-drying flowers is essentially a process of transferring (or "sublimating") the moisture from the rose to a container using a cold vacuum chamber. The process is slow and unless you plan on going into the business of freeze-drying flowers, it can be very expensive.
There are, however, special occasions where preserving your rose may be worth having someone do it for you. And, as you might expect, there are companies who specialize in this task. Check your phone directory's yellow pages for companies in your area that can perform this service for you. Or, if you are interested in purchasing roses or arrangements using someone else's roses, you can visit the internet for any number of services to assist you. After a quick search, two I found were Accents %26amp; Flowers and Flying B Bar Ranch. And, of course, bring your credit card.
Coating:
Still another method of preserving roses is dipping them in hot paraffin - a technique dating back at least to Victorian times. This process does not dry the rose, rather the process encapsulates it. Consequently, the rose usually lasts only 7 to 14 days. Still, the process can be fun and rewarding if you are trying to preserve blooms for a special holiday arrangement.
Regardless of the technique you employ for preserving your roses, a great deal of personal satisfaction can be gained by extending the bloom beyond its season and sharing it with family and friends.
Kung Fu school
Has anyone ever made a snowglobe with a real rose?
You would have to make sure that it is super dried and then, it won't look as pretty. If it's not dried it will wilt. My suggestion, is to get a pretty good looking fake one, and use it.
Reply:If you want it to last forever and be totally cheap and easy...you'll want to use a fake rose...if your want to use a real rose...
Here are some ways to perserve real roses...Hope it helps:
Essentially there are four preservation methods: air-drying, moisture transfer, freeze-drying, and coating. All methods preserve the rose in one form or another and to varying degrees of permanence and retained fragrance.
Before you start:
Selecting the right rose is important. Choose roses after the blooms have dried of morning dew and irrigation. Select blooms a day or so before they are fully opened, and insure they are free of defects caused by insects or sprays. As the blooms dry, minor imperfections are magnified and make the dried blossom appear unsightly.
Remember that the dried blossom will not retain the same color as the living bloom. Select medium- or light-colored roses in the pink, red, yellow or orange tones. Dark reds, purples and mauves will dry very dark and sometimes turn black. White and blush pink roses will often turn dingy brown.
Insure the blooms are insect-free. Some insect eggs or larvae can survive the drying process, and will destroy your dried bloom in short order. Do not spray the rose with pesticides after the bloom is chosen, however. The surfactants used in the pesticide may cause the bloom to spot or brown during the drying process. Two techniques for "debugging" the bloom are 1) dipping the rose in a mild soap and water solution, then hanging it upside down to dry of surface moisture, or 2) lightly dusting the rose with silica aerogel or diatomaceous earth that has been laced with pyrethrin, then gently shaking out the excess dust. Yet another technique is to kill them with heat and mothball vapors.
Air-drying:
By far, this preservation method is the easiest and involves the least amount of special equipment. All that is required is your rose, some florist wire or a recycled twist-tie, a paper clip and a dry, dark closet.
Once you have selected your roses, remove the lower leaves and bind a few of the stems together with the florist wire. It is important to keep the blossoms from touching each other; otherwise, they will dry unevenly and may discolor or misshapen where the petals touch.
Open the paper clip so that it makes a small s-hook. Slip one end under the binding wire and hang the other end on a coat hanger or length of stretched twine inside your closet. Hanging the roses upside down by their stems helps keep the blooms' shape during the drying process, which varies by temperature and humidity, usually taking from 5 to 10 days.
Using this method of drying preserves some of the rose's fragrance. It also preserves the stem which may or may not be used in arranging the dried roses for presentation or display.
Moisture transfer:
This drying technique involves the use of an absorbent which desiccates the rose by transferring the moisture from the petals to another medium. The most common medium for this method is silica aerogel, sold as "silica" in the crafts stores. Other drying agents include sand, cornmeal and borax. Using this method preserves the blossom more true to its original color and shape, but does not preserve much of the fragrance.
Prune away most of the stem, leaving a inch or so below the calyx. Choose a container which can be sealed and place an inch or so of silica in the container's bottom. Place the blossom upright and atop the silica layer. Gently separate the petals, positioning them to a desired final shape, and sprinkle additional silica around and in between each petal. Seal the container for 3 to 5 days, depending on the size of the bloom.
This method may require a bit of experimentation to determine how fast the bloom will dry. You can check the bloom periodically, but remember to recover it with the silica after each check.
A derivation of this technique is to use the silica in combination with a microwave oven. Instead of taking several days, the process can be reduced to a few minutes.
Freeze-drying:
Freeze-drying flowers is essentially a process of transferring (or "sublimating") the moisture from the rose to a container using a cold vacuum chamber. The process is slow and unless you plan on going into the business of freeze-drying flowers, it can be very expensive.
There are, however, special occasions where preserving your rose may be worth having someone do it for you. And, as you might expect, there are companies who specialize in this task. Check your phone directory's yellow pages for companies in your area that can perform this service for you. Or, if you are interested in purchasing roses or arrangements using someone else's roses, you can visit the internet for any number of services to assist you. After a quick search, two I found were Accents %26amp; Flowers and Flying B Bar Ranch. And, of course, bring your credit card.
Coating:
Still another method of preserving roses is dipping them in hot paraffin - a technique dating back at least to Victorian times. This process does not dry the rose, rather the process encapsulates it. Consequently, the rose usually lasts only 7 to 14 days. Still, the process can be fun and rewarding if you are trying to preserve blooms for a special holiday arrangement.
Regardless of the technique you employ for preserving your roses, a great deal of personal satisfaction can be gained by extending the bloom beyond its season and sharing it with family and friends.
Kung Fu school
What is the scientific composition of rose petals? Where can I find the answer?
I'm conducting an experiment involving research about the scientific composition of rose petals.
What is the scientific composition of rose petals? Where can I find the answer?
Chromosomes of Garden Roses
http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/genecount.htm...
'Scented Flora of the World' by Roy Genders is a good resource for the chemistry of fragrance.
The senescence %26amp; abscission of rose petals
http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/conten...
http://jxb.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/conten...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/article...
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs...
Micro-Scopic Structure of Rose Petal.
http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/20...
http://books.google.com/books?id=PpQDAAA...
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/2000022...
http://denniskunkel.com/DK/Plants/96988A...
Fragrance
http://boisdejasmin.typepad.com/_/2006/0...
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/article...
http://www.plantphysiol.org/cgi/content/...
http://www.bio-computing.org/showabstrac...
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/su...
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/galler...
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-b...
Fragrance extraction kit
http://www.physlink.com/estore/cart/Parf...
www.collectivewisdominitiative.org/ papers/COTE/COTE_story_rose.pdf -
http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/JCESoft/CCA...
http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/20...
Bibliography for rose related biotech %26amp; breeding
http://www.geocities.com/rosegardenbd/ro...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/article...
What is the scientific composition of rose petals? Where can I find the answer?
Chromosomes of Garden Roses
http://www.rdrop.com/~paul/genecount.htm...
'Scented Flora of the World' by Roy Genders is a good resource for the chemistry of fragrance.
The senescence %26amp; abscission of rose petals
http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/conten...
http://jxb.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/conten...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/article...
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs...
Micro-Scopic Structure of Rose Petal.
http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/20...
http://books.google.com/books?id=PpQDAAA...
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/2000022...
http://denniskunkel.com/DK/Plants/96988A...
Fragrance
http://boisdejasmin.typepad.com/_/2006/0...
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/article...
http://www.plantphysiol.org/cgi/content/...
http://www.bio-computing.org/showabstrac...
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/su...
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/galler...
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-b...
Fragrance extraction kit
http://www.physlink.com/estore/cart/Parf...
www.collectivewisdominitiative.org/ papers/COTE/COTE_story_rose.pdf -
http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/JCESoft/CCA...
http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/20...
Bibliography for rose related biotech %26amp; breeding
http://www.geocities.com/rosegardenbd/ro...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/article...
What color of rose indicates a
love of or service to the
military or our country?
My uncle recently passed away and my family and I would like to plant a rose in his honor.
He was very dedicated to serving our country in it's time of need. He belonged to the military.
We were not sure if there was a color of rose that symbolized this. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!
What color of rose indicates a
love of or service to the
military or our country?
Yellow.
Reply:i think yellow
Reply:Yellow is the color often used for remebering soldiers who are away. Haven't you ever heard the song lyric "Around her hair she tied a yellow ribbon"?
Reply:Red. The color of the blood shed for America, the color of love for our country, and a heck of a lot more manly than white and yellow.
http://www.pagelinx.com/flowersonly/bigs...
Reply:Nothing specific that I'm aware of. But I bet if you planted one of his favorite color roses he would be happy.
He was very dedicated to serving our country in it's time of need. He belonged to the military.
We were not sure if there was a color of rose that symbolized this. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!
What color of rose indicates a
love of or service to the
military or our country?
Yellow.
Reply:i think yellow
Reply:Yellow is the color often used for remebering soldiers who are away. Haven't you ever heard the song lyric "Around her hair she tied a yellow ribbon"?
Reply:Red. The color of the blood shed for America, the color of love for our country, and a heck of a lot more manly than white and yellow.
http://www.pagelinx.com/flowersonly/bigs...
Reply:Nothing specific that I'm aware of. But I bet if you planted one of his favorite color roses he would be happy.
What do you do when your rose bushes get frost bit?
I bought new rose bushes and planted them a few days later the weather turned cold, I think they were frost bit what do I do now? are they goners or will they come out of it and grow?
What do you do when your rose bushes get frost bit?
They'll be find. Continue regular care and have a bit of patience.
Roses are tough.
Reply:Roses, like any other perennial, can handle frost bite. Yes, it will burn off whatever leaves were already coming out, but it will continue to send out more. Those burnt leaves will not suddenly get healthy though. They're goners. You can go ahead and remove them if you want, others will follow.
What do you do when your rose bushes get frost bit?
They'll be find. Continue regular care and have a bit of patience.
Roses are tough.
Reply:Roses, like any other perennial, can handle frost bite. Yes, it will burn off whatever leaves were already coming out, but it will continue to send out more. Those burnt leaves will not suddenly get healthy though. They're goners. You can go ahead and remove them if you want, others will follow.
Where can I buy a Confederate Rose plant?
The flower blooms white in the morning, pink in the afternoon and then almost red at the end of the day. It is more like a hibiscus than a rose.
Where can I buy a Confederate Rose plant?
It actually is a hibiscus-- Have a friend that showed me theirs-- the leaf was hibiscus and it wasn't blooming when I was there. I did a search and found it-- use google but you may need to narrow the search. The plant is a perennial in the South-I don't remember it's range tho.
good luck
Reply:We have one, but it was given to us. He has many of them and propagates them to give away. So if you know somebody that has one ask if they will give you a cutting. Read up on the method before you get the cutting though. I believe it has to be new growth with thickness of a pencil. I hope you can get one. They are very pretty. Our neighbor's is over 6 ft tall.
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Where can I buy a Confederate Rose plant?
It actually is a hibiscus-- Have a friend that showed me theirs-- the leaf was hibiscus and it wasn't blooming when I was there. I did a search and found it-- use google but you may need to narrow the search. The plant is a perennial in the South-I don't remember it's range tho.
good luck
Reply:We have one, but it was given to us. He has many of them and propagates them to give away. So if you know somebody that has one ask if they will give you a cutting. Read up on the method before you get the cutting though. I believe it has to be new growth with thickness of a pencil. I hope you can get one. They are very pretty. Our neighbor's is over 6 ft tall.
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How can I keep my new rose bushes alive?
I recently planted two beautiful hybrid tea rose bushes. Prior to planting in the ground, they had beautiful blooms and healthy looking leaves. About a week after I planted it, the blooms started to wilt and fall off. The leaves are still green but they don't look as healthy. I used a systemic fertilizer/insecticide. Is it possible that these plants are not getting enough water? Too much water? Not enough sun? When I planted it, I am now remembering that I did not back fill the hole with water, I watered heavily afterword--could this have been my problem?
How can I keep my new rose bushes alive?
they could be taking root..go ahead and snip any buds off..this will allow the bush to concentrate on rooting and once the bush has taken root you should begin to see new growth and in no time at all you will start getting new blooms....use a fertilizer such as miracle gro or dried up cow patties can be put in the ground around them...water as needed but do not over water...also roses need full sun
mulch around the shrub but dont allow the mulch to cover the main part coming out of the ground..pull mulch back about 1 inch from base of plant
HAPPY GARDENING!!!!
Reply:manure
Reply:Roses need EARLY morning sun to help keep fungus down...if dew sits on the leaves long, you will get a nasty black spot infection, and powdery mildew will be a real problem. Sounds like your roses are in transplant shock. Keep ground damp, do not water leaves...soak from roots. Give them time, they are very hard to kill.
Reply:WATER lol
Reply:Roses need a lot of sun, so that could be your problem, but I'd ask what kind of fertilizer... I recommend an organic type (I'm having great success with fish emulsion 5-1-1, which you can get at Lowes). Many commercial fertilizers are too powerfull; if there are double digits anywhere in the formula (20-10-10, 10-20-30, etc), its too much.
Does your soil drain really well or not enough? If you have sandy soil, or its in a pot, you'll need to water very often. If you have clay-like, poor draining soil, you may be overwatering.
How can I keep my new rose bushes alive?
they could be taking root..go ahead and snip any buds off..this will allow the bush to concentrate on rooting and once the bush has taken root you should begin to see new growth and in no time at all you will start getting new blooms....use a fertilizer such as miracle gro or dried up cow patties can be put in the ground around them...water as needed but do not over water...also roses need full sun
mulch around the shrub but dont allow the mulch to cover the main part coming out of the ground..pull mulch back about 1 inch from base of plant
HAPPY GARDENING!!!!
Reply:manure
Reply:Roses need EARLY morning sun to help keep fungus down...if dew sits on the leaves long, you will get a nasty black spot infection, and powdery mildew will be a real problem. Sounds like your roses are in transplant shock. Keep ground damp, do not water leaves...soak from roots. Give them time, they are very hard to kill.
Reply:WATER lol
Reply:Roses need a lot of sun, so that could be your problem, but I'd ask what kind of fertilizer... I recommend an organic type (I'm having great success with fish emulsion 5-1-1, which you can get at Lowes). Many commercial fertilizers are too powerfull; if there are double digits anywhere in the formula (20-10-10, 10-20-30, etc), its too much.
Does your soil drain really well or not enough? If you have sandy soil, or its in a pot, you'll need to water very often. If you have clay-like, poor draining soil, you may be overwatering.
How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
One of my Desert Roses was started from a cutting and it used to bloom several times throughout the summer, but last summer it developed only a few blooms and they dropped off before opening. It's about 4-5 years old.
My Desert Rose started from seed has a nice caudex but has never bloomed. It's about 3 years old.
I'm reading different things about how often to fertilize, etc. What say you?
How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
well here's what I do.
when ever it blooms, and the rose starts to die you should snap off the rose. like there should be a little knot on the green part of the stem and you should break it off from there.
this helps the rose bush so that it can grow back twice as many roses as before. also you should add fertilizers to the soil around the plant. there are sertian fertilizers that are made spacificly for rose plants.
hope that helps you!
Reply:Fertilize every six months, water continuously, and make sure that you're misting. This assumes that you're dead-heading. Maybe you need to try a different type of plant food--I love miracle grow. Check with your local Rose Society, or go to americanrosesociety.org.
My Desert Rose started from seed has a nice caudex but has never bloomed. It's about 3 years old.
I'm reading different things about how often to fertilize, etc. What say you?
How do I get my Desert Rose plant to bloom?
well here's what I do.
when ever it blooms, and the rose starts to die you should snap off the rose. like there should be a little knot on the green part of the stem and you should break it off from there.
this helps the rose bush so that it can grow back twice as many roses as before. also you should add fertilizers to the soil around the plant. there are sertian fertilizers that are made spacificly for rose plants.
hope that helps you!
Reply:Fertilize every six months, water continuously, and make sure that you're misting. This assumes that you're dead-heading. Maybe you need to try a different type of plant food--I love miracle grow. Check with your local Rose Society, or go to americanrosesociety.org.
What do you put on rose bushes to keep the bottoms from turning brown and dying?
I have some beautiful rose bushes, but it seems different parts are always dying.
What do you put on rose bushes to keep the bottoms from turning brown and dying?
ONE SOLUTION WOULD BE TO TAKE CARE WHEN WATERING THEM. IF THEY STAY WET TOO LONG IN ANY KIND OF WEATHER THEY CAN GET FUNGUS OR MOLD AND START TO TURN BROWN AND POSSIBLY DIE EVENTUALLY. THAT IS TRUE FOR ANY KIND OF PLANT. YOUR ROSES MY BE IN AN AREA WHERE THE AIR DOESN'T CIRCULATE AS WELL. YOU COULD DO A TINY BIT OF LITTLE PRUNING TO HELP IMPROVE THAT. WHEN I WATER I JUST LAY THE HOSE DOWN ON THE GROUND TURN IT ON TO A TRICKLE AND LET IT SOAK. IT REALLY SAVES THE LEAVES. A LITTLE BUG SPRAY PROBABLY WOULDN'T HURT, THEY CAN BE PRETTY SNEAKY.
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What do you put on rose bushes to keep the bottoms from turning brown and dying?
ONE SOLUTION WOULD BE TO TAKE CARE WHEN WATERING THEM. IF THEY STAY WET TOO LONG IN ANY KIND OF WEATHER THEY CAN GET FUNGUS OR MOLD AND START TO TURN BROWN AND POSSIBLY DIE EVENTUALLY. THAT IS TRUE FOR ANY KIND OF PLANT. YOUR ROSES MY BE IN AN AREA WHERE THE AIR DOESN'T CIRCULATE AS WELL. YOU COULD DO A TINY BIT OF LITTLE PRUNING TO HELP IMPROVE THAT. WHEN I WATER I JUST LAY THE HOSE DOWN ON THE GROUND TURN IT ON TO A TRICKLE AND LET IT SOAK. IT REALLY SAVES THE LEAVES. A LITTLE BUG SPRAY PROBABLY WOULDN'T HURT, THEY CAN BE PRETTY SNEAKY.
Reply:THANK YOU FOR THE POINTS! Report It
When is the best time to trim your rose bush?
i am new to rose bushes ,and i would like to know when is a good time,half my rose bush is dead and the other half aint.
When is the best time to trim your rose bush?
Usually it is best to trim in the spring just after new growth. However, since half of your rosebush is dead I would trim now. Trim out any old dead canes, seal off any large cuts with a drop of elmers glue or even clear nail polish so that insects and disease don't set in. Place new mulch at the base. Then fertilize your rosebush to encourage growth and bloom. Tip: A great rose fertilizer/food is banana peel. Just bury your banana peels under your roses.
Reply:Depends on where you live. Roses are pruned while they are dormant, here in central California I seem to do it around December or January. You don't trim it, you prune it and when you do you remove any dead wood while you're at it. There are some excellent books about how to prune correctly or there might be a class offered in your area to learn how to do it right, it really does matter.
Reply:now is probably a good time otherwise the other half will die too.
Reply:before they bloom early spring or fall after they are done blooming
Reply:Call your local garden center or the county extension agent affiliated with agricultural university (listed in the front of your phone book). As stated before, it is really important to prune the roses at the proper time.
I'm in Northern California, and there are always lots of free classes at different garden centers (Lowe's, Home Depot, Capitol Nursery, etc.) in January. The appropriate time to prune roses here in Sacramento is between New Year's Day and Valentine's Day.
Reply:You can prune roses anytime up until you are in danger of a freeze within one month. A freeze on freshly pruned roses can cause dead rot and disease. If you want to promote a bushy growth for next year, prune now. If you are happy with the shape of your bush, wait until Spring to prune, or if you have a late bloomer, wait until after bloom.
Reply:No they other 1/2 will not die get some Miracle grow for roses and use it I use the crystal feed you apply it around the base of the plant and water repete every 2 weeks than do a complete prune back after the first frost I grow show roses that is all my front yard is
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When is the best time to trim your rose bush?
Usually it is best to trim in the spring just after new growth. However, since half of your rosebush is dead I would trim now. Trim out any old dead canes, seal off any large cuts with a drop of elmers glue or even clear nail polish so that insects and disease don't set in. Place new mulch at the base. Then fertilize your rosebush to encourage growth and bloom. Tip: A great rose fertilizer/food is banana peel. Just bury your banana peels under your roses.
Reply:Depends on where you live. Roses are pruned while they are dormant, here in central California I seem to do it around December or January. You don't trim it, you prune it and when you do you remove any dead wood while you're at it. There are some excellent books about how to prune correctly or there might be a class offered in your area to learn how to do it right, it really does matter.
Reply:now is probably a good time otherwise the other half will die too.
Reply:before they bloom early spring or fall after they are done blooming
Reply:Call your local garden center or the county extension agent affiliated with agricultural university (listed in the front of your phone book). As stated before, it is really important to prune the roses at the proper time.
I'm in Northern California, and there are always lots of free classes at different garden centers (Lowe's, Home Depot, Capitol Nursery, etc.) in January. The appropriate time to prune roses here in Sacramento is between New Year's Day and Valentine's Day.
Reply:You can prune roses anytime up until you are in danger of a freeze within one month. A freeze on freshly pruned roses can cause dead rot and disease. If you want to promote a bushy growth for next year, prune now. If you are happy with the shape of your bush, wait until Spring to prune, or if you have a late bloomer, wait until after bloom.
Reply:No they other 1/2 will not die get some Miracle grow for roses and use it I use the crystal feed you apply it around the base of the plant and water repete every 2 weeks than do a complete prune back after the first frost I grow show roses that is all my front yard is
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Where can i buy black rose bulbs online?
I looked on google, but i cant find a place with black rose bulbs. help please!
Where can i buy black rose bulbs online?
There are numerous black plants to choose from to add drama in your black garden: deep purple to black tulips (Black Parrot or Queen of the Night), black mondo grass, black hollyhock (Alcea rosea Nigra), and Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ (a black variety of elephant ears).
Ralph Moore has bred a miniature rose called Black Jade – near black buds mature into elegant dark red blossoms.
Roses that are so deeply red they can appear black include varieties like 'Black Magic', 'Black Beauty', 'Black Baccara' %26amp; 'Nigrette'. Try the English Rose 'Tradescant' for scent and color. However remember roses alter their color depending on your soil and sun exposure. 'Raven' is the closest to the perfect dark red I have grown.
Some other dark, nearly black plants to consider include iris (Dark Vader, Superstition), pansies (Bowles Black), dahlias (Arabian Night), columbine (Black Barlow), and daylilies (Starling, Black Jack), Black Sweet William, Dianthus barbatus (Nigracans), Black Peony Poppy, Papaver somniferum, and Black Coneflower, Rudbeckia occidentalis
.
Try; HelpMeFind.com Roses, Peonies, %26amp; Clematis
Rosefile.com
Findmyroses.com
Reply:Roses don't grow from bulbs. They are shrubs. Actually there is no such thing as a black rose since the blue color gene needed to create such a dark rose does not exist in roses.
Closest you could get would be a deep crimson or red.
There are tulips that are considered "black", not as Gothic as the mystical black rose, but maybe would fill the bill.
Reply:Roses are not bulbs. They are plants that grow from seed or are taken from cuttings.
Many companies sell dark red roses; known to be almost black. Try Edmunds, Jackson %26amp; Perkins, or Weeks Roses.
http://www.edmundsroses.com/
http://www.weeksroses.com/
Reply:This excerpt taken from everyrose.com
Q.: Where can I buy a blue rose? Or a black rose?
A.: In short - you can't, because there is no such thing. A true blue rose has been the "holy grail" of rose breeders for hundreds of years, however roses simply do not have the genes to produce a blue colour. You may have seen photos of a "blue" rose on the Internet - these are forgeries.
We may see a genetically modified rose in years to come (Suntory in Japan is working on this) but as of this date there have been no breakthroughs. The roses with "Blue" in their names are wishful thinking - they are mostly a pale lavender colour. Similarly for black roses, there are very dark reds, and dark purples, and some red varieties have petals that burn to black in the sun, but there are no true blacks.
Reply:My friend has black roses - not natural, but here's how she does it.
Grow a white rose, something like an Iceberg. Then she waters it with water containing Indian Ink, which gets taken up by the plant, and produced a black rose. I must warn you it gets taken up by all the surrounding plants too, and isn't very eco-friendly, as well as not making a perfectly black coloration, but here and there you get the perfect black.
Best of luck!
Reply:Sorry, roses grow from roots, not bulbs.
Reply:Roses don't grow from bulbs.For rose bushes try Jackson and Perkins on line.
Reply:You'd have to E-mail Pual MacCartney. He wore one on an album once. Sgt. Peppers I think.
Where can i buy black rose bulbs online?
There are numerous black plants to choose from to add drama in your black garden: deep purple to black tulips (Black Parrot or Queen of the Night), black mondo grass, black hollyhock (Alcea rosea Nigra), and Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ (a black variety of elephant ears).
Ralph Moore has bred a miniature rose called Black Jade – near black buds mature into elegant dark red blossoms.
Roses that are so deeply red they can appear black include varieties like 'Black Magic', 'Black Beauty', 'Black Baccara' %26amp; 'Nigrette'. Try the English Rose 'Tradescant' for scent and color. However remember roses alter their color depending on your soil and sun exposure. 'Raven' is the closest to the perfect dark red I have grown.
Some other dark, nearly black plants to consider include iris (Dark Vader, Superstition), pansies (Bowles Black), dahlias (Arabian Night), columbine (Black Barlow), and daylilies (Starling, Black Jack), Black Sweet William, Dianthus barbatus (Nigracans), Black Peony Poppy, Papaver somniferum, and Black Coneflower, Rudbeckia occidentalis
.
Try; HelpMeFind.com Roses, Peonies, %26amp; Clematis
Rosefile.com
Findmyroses.com
Reply:Roses don't grow from bulbs. They are shrubs. Actually there is no such thing as a black rose since the blue color gene needed to create such a dark rose does not exist in roses.
Closest you could get would be a deep crimson or red.
There are tulips that are considered "black", not as Gothic as the mystical black rose, but maybe would fill the bill.
Reply:Roses are not bulbs. They are plants that grow from seed or are taken from cuttings.
Many companies sell dark red roses; known to be almost black. Try Edmunds, Jackson %26amp; Perkins, or Weeks Roses.
http://www.edmundsroses.com/
http://www.weeksroses.com/
Reply:This excerpt taken from everyrose.com
Q.: Where can I buy a blue rose? Or a black rose?
A.: In short - you can't, because there is no such thing. A true blue rose has been the "holy grail" of rose breeders for hundreds of years, however roses simply do not have the genes to produce a blue colour. You may have seen photos of a "blue" rose on the Internet - these are forgeries.
We may see a genetically modified rose in years to come (Suntory in Japan is working on this) but as of this date there have been no breakthroughs. The roses with "Blue" in their names are wishful thinking - they are mostly a pale lavender colour. Similarly for black roses, there are very dark reds, and dark purples, and some red varieties have petals that burn to black in the sun, but there are no true blacks.
Reply:My friend has black roses - not natural, but here's how she does it.
Grow a white rose, something like an Iceberg. Then she waters it with water containing Indian Ink, which gets taken up by the plant, and produced a black rose. I must warn you it gets taken up by all the surrounding plants too, and isn't very eco-friendly, as well as not making a perfectly black coloration, but here and there you get the perfect black.
Best of luck!
Reply:Sorry, roses grow from roots, not bulbs.
Reply:Roses don't grow from bulbs.For rose bushes try Jackson and Perkins on line.
Reply:You'd have to E-mail Pual MacCartney. He wore one on an album once. Sgt. Peppers I think.
How do you preserve a rose?
I have a single rose from my grandmother's funeral bouquet and I would like to preserve it the best that I can. It is nearly a week old now and it is in "fair" condition. What can I do?
How do you preserve a rose?
When I save roses I usually leave them out of water (usually standing upright) and just let them dry out, all the ones that I have saved kept their shape ... after the dried out I sprayed them with hairspray to help keep them from crumbling ... they get very delicate ...
also want to say sorry to hear about your loss
Reply:to tell you the truth i really do not know
Reply:two ways, you can dry it upside down in the sun and it will dry on it's own. Upside down so it doesn't bend at the stem and flower part.
OR you can dehydrate it with silica - found at craft stores like Michael's, JoAnn's Fabrics, etc. I know for sure Michael's carries it and almost sure JoAnn's does, got to the bridal section (where the fake flowers are) I think that's where I saw it. :)
Reply:After a week, I'm sorry to say, you will not be able to preserve it in a full flower shape. The best thing for you to do is to press it. Once you have it pressed, you should attach it to a bookmark, that you seal between two sheets of archival clear plastic sheets. These products are available in craft stores. Do a web search for further information on pressed flowers. Do it NOW, before the flower deteriorates any further.... I'm sorry for your loss. Grandmother's are always special.
Reply:Hang it upside down in your clost and keep it therer for a few weeks to let it dry out, once it it dry dip it in wax and re hang it for a few hours.
Reply:hang it upside down, to dry it
put it in your freezer to "dehydrate it"
press it under reallly heavy books for a while to press it
hope i helped!
Reply:just hang it up-side down
Reply:I hung one upside down in my furnace room which preserved it really well!!
How do you preserve a rose?
When I save roses I usually leave them out of water (usually standing upright) and just let them dry out, all the ones that I have saved kept their shape ... after the dried out I sprayed them with hairspray to help keep them from crumbling ... they get very delicate ...
also want to say sorry to hear about your loss
Reply:to tell you the truth i really do not know
Reply:two ways, you can dry it upside down in the sun and it will dry on it's own. Upside down so it doesn't bend at the stem and flower part.
OR you can dehydrate it with silica - found at craft stores like Michael's, JoAnn's Fabrics, etc. I know for sure Michael's carries it and almost sure JoAnn's does, got to the bridal section (where the fake flowers are) I think that's where I saw it. :)
Reply:After a week, I'm sorry to say, you will not be able to preserve it in a full flower shape. The best thing for you to do is to press it. Once you have it pressed, you should attach it to a bookmark, that you seal between two sheets of archival clear plastic sheets. These products are available in craft stores. Do a web search for further information on pressed flowers. Do it NOW, before the flower deteriorates any further.... I'm sorry for your loss. Grandmother's are always special.
Reply:Hang it upside down in your clost and keep it therer for a few weeks to let it dry out, once it it dry dip it in wax and re hang it for a few hours.
Reply:hang it upside down, to dry it
put it in your freezer to "dehydrate it"
press it under reallly heavy books for a while to press it
hope i helped!
Reply:just hang it up-side down
Reply:I hung one upside down in my furnace room which preserved it really well!!
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