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Joseph Baiocchi
most recent 13 SEP HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 13 SEP by Joseph Baiocchi
I owned this one about 15 years ago. In the central Texas heat this thing was quite big. Well over the 2 foot mark in the description. I believe mine topped out at about 5 1/2 feet. I found all the positive qualities already listed to be true. It was just to big a plant to keep in the space I had available at the time. I've recently recieved a new plant of this variety from Rogue Valley Roses as I think I have a spot that will suit it now. This is a plant well worth having. Maybe my original plant was a one-off, but if you live in a warm area, be aware that you may need to give it a little room.
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most recent 23 FEB 23 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 23 FEB 23 by Joseph Baiocchi
Available from - Brighter Blooms
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 23 FEB 23 by Nastarana
Uh, it is available for $79.99. Yikes! Zephrine Drouhin cost $99.99 from the same outfit.
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most recent 20 SEP 22 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 18 JUN 21 by Joseph Baiocchi
I bought this in my continuing attempt to find rugosas that will do acceptably well in my area of Texas. I am removing this rose after 2 years as it is obvious that, like most rugosas I've tested so far, this rose does not appreciate heat. Foliage and flowers are typical of rugosas. Flowers have eye-catching color but do not last long. Mid-green foliage is generally clean. For me it did not get tall - just kind of low and spreading. I think this would be a fine landscape plant in a cooler climate.

Anne Endt is the only rugosa-type I've ever grown successfully here. Unfortunately I lost mine in severe drought about 10 years ago and have not been able to replace it. So... I occasionally try other options.
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Reply #1 of 3 posted 18 JUN 21 by Nastarana
Have you tried any of Ralph Moore's three rugosa introductions. I think there were three, 'Topaz Jewel', 'Moore's Striped Rugosa' and 'Linda Campbell'. Moore worked in Visalia, CA, a place where the climate is similar to that found in most of Texas. LC is a very nice almost everblooming red which compares well with most red floribundas. TJ is, for me, one of the most beautiful yellow roses I have ever grown. The soft yellow color, the clean foliage, the spreading but restrained growth habit; I liked everything about TJ. I have not grown the striped rugosa.
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Reply #2 of 3 posted 18 JUN 21 by Joseph Baiocchi
I grew Moore's Striped Rugosa years ago. For me it was a tall lax plant that quickly outgrew the space provided. As I recall it was fairly vigorous and a bit on the wild side. Might be worth trying again if I can find a roomier spot. As a breeder, I've looked at TJ, but as a diploid that does not set hips I am a bit reluctant to give it space. The pollen has obviously been used with some limited success - so maybe better to move that direction rather than MSR. I've not heard of the third one so I'll look into it.

Thanks so much for the suggestions.
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Reply #3 of 3 posted 20 SEP 22 by CCCaf
Delete not working so replacing my old text.
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most recent 1 JUN 22 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 1 JUN 22 by Joseph Baiocchi
Zone 8B/9: I've grown this for about three years. It has been in a pot and in the ground. The plant always starts out with strong growth in the spring. Once the hot weather sets in, it completely it shuts down. Nice rose, but based on my experience, not a good choice where summers are routinely hot.
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