Comments on: My very favorite roses – and how I prune them… http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/ the 'good' gossip, that is... Wed, 16 May 2012 20:58:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gift ideas for your mama — Gossip in the Garden http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-6896 Gift ideas for your mama — Gossip in the Garden Thu, 03 May 2012 02:54:26 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-6896 [...] flowers throughout the year that a generous bouquet won’t leave a hole in my garden (click here for some of my [...] [...] flowers throughout the year that a generous bouquet won’t leave a hole in my garden (click here for some of my [...]

]]> By: Rebecca http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-1916 Rebecca Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:12:52 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-1916 To harden off means to slowly acclimate your new plants to outside weather. This is done by slowly letting them spend more and more time outside each day, increasing the time every few days. You don't want to 'shock' them via a heat wave or super cold temperatures. Hope that helps! To harden off means to slowly acclimate your new plants to outside weather. This is done by slowly letting them spend more and more time outside each day, increasing the time every few days. You don’t want to ‘shock’ them via a heat wave or super cold temperatures. Hope that helps!

]]> By: bonnie http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-1915 bonnie Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:03:44 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-1915 I was told I need to "harden off my roses start plants" before I plant them..what does that mean and how do I do it? I was told I need to “harden off my roses start plants” before I plant them..what does that mean and how do I do it?

]]> By: Disease-Resistant Roses for Damp Coastal Climates | North Coast Gardening http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-718 Disease-Resistant Roses for Damp Coastal Climates | North Coast Gardening Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:03:07 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-718 [...] check out the lovely Rebecca Sweet’s latest post over at Gossip in the Garden on roses that do well in California without getting diseases. She also has a really cute video of [...] [...] check out the lovely Rebecca Sweet’s latest post over at Gossip in the Garden on roses that do well in California without getting diseases. She also has a really cute video of [...]

]]> By: Rebecca http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-710 Rebecca Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:35:26 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-710 I agree - very satisfying, indeed! It always amazes me to think that something so brutalized looking can end up so glorious looking in just a few short months! Just looked up Heather Austin and it's a gorgeous, gorgeous rose! I agree – very satisfying, indeed! It always amazes me to think that something so brutalized looking can end up so glorious looking in just a few short months! Just looked up Heather Austin and it’s a gorgeous, gorgeous rose!

]]> By: Christine http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-705 Christine Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:25:04 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-705 That Prince looks quite royal paired with the Euphorbia! Despite my native leanings, I have to have one little wine barrel with a Heather Austin. And pruning something so completely can be very satisfying! That Prince looks quite royal paired with the Euphorbia! Despite my native leanings, I have to have one little wine barrel with a Heather Austin. And pruning something so completely can be very satisfying!

]]> By: Rebecca http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-703 Rebecca Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:12:35 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-703 You couldn't have said it better, Gen. In fact, this year I pruned my roses down even further - I tend to alternate between leaving them higher one year, and shorter the next. It's definitely a trade-off, which is exactly why I only plant the more disease-resistant varieties. I'm so glad you've left such a great comment, letting others know that leaving the hips on forces dormancy also. Thanks for your input! You couldn’t have said it better, Gen. In fact, this year I pruned my roses down even further – I tend to alternate between leaving them higher one year, and shorter the next. It’s definitely a trade-off, which is exactly why I only plant the more disease-resistant varieties. I’m so glad you’ve left such a great comment, letting others know that leaving the hips on forces dormancy also. Thanks for your input!

]]> By: Genevieve http://gossipinthegarden.com/all-posts/my-favorite-roses-for-california-and-how-to-prune-them/#comment-702 Genevieve Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:39:01 +0000 http://gossipinthegarden.com/?p=3357#comment-702 Your videos are adorable, Rebecca! I prune the heck out of my roses and take them down to a single node on the branch, I don't leave any of that branchy business up top, but I think there are benefits and drawbacks to both methods. Your roses probably look lush and pretty early in the season, but may be more susceptible to disease later on - which is OK because you've chosen such great varieties of rose that are disease-resistant. Pruning harder like I do results in fewer diseases but also a lankier plant that doesn't look quite as full until later in the season. It's a tradeoff, isn't it? If we can get people converted over to great disease-resistant roses then we'll be all set. Your photos are gorgeous and I loved watching the video. You are so right about forcing plants into dormancy here. I leave my rose deadheads, just picking off the dead petals, starting in October to encourage the roses to make hips, which sends that "dormant" signal too. I still need to cut off leaves though on many roses. Your videos are adorable, Rebecca! I prune the heck out of my roses and take them down to a single node on the branch, I don’t leave any of that branchy business up top, but I think there are benefits and drawbacks to both methods. Your roses probably look lush and pretty early in the season, but may be more susceptible to disease later on – which is OK because you’ve chosen such great varieties of rose that are disease-resistant.

Pruning harder like I do results in fewer diseases but also a lankier plant that doesn’t look quite as full until later in the season. It’s a tradeoff, isn’t it? If we can get people converted over to great disease-resistant roses then we’ll be all set.

Your photos are gorgeous and I loved watching the video. You are so right about forcing plants into dormancy here. I leave my rose deadheads, just picking off the dead petals, starting in October to encourage the roses to make hips, which sends that “dormant” signal too. I still need to cut off leaves though on many roses.

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