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'Garden Party' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 18-995
most recent 23 MAY 07 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 23 MAY 07 by NewsView
I have one "Garden Party" and three "Peace" roses. Both Peace and Garden Party start out with yellow coloring in my garden, and fade to white with pink edges. It is often difficult to tell the blooms apart! I am looking for another Peace relative, Grand'mere Jenny, which The American Rose Society describes in their encyclopedia as a more refined version of Peace. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be commercially available anymore.
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Discussion id : 18-891
most recent 19 MAY 07 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 18 MAY 07 by Wendy C
I would have never chosen Garden Party, because this rose is supposed to be tender, rated to zone 7.

I don't remember who it was supposed to be anymore, but Garden Party has been a consistant, sturdy rose. It has survived -20 temps and two of the worst Springs I ever care to encounter again.

I would recommend this garden rose to anyone who likes subtle bi-colors. She's a winning for me.

I have it planted deep, bud union at 3-4 inches below soil level and it has not stopped surprising and thrilling me.
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 19 MAY 07 by digger
Our only problem with Garden Party is that if I mound her in winter, she gets too large for the spot she is planted. Won't do that again. I can deal with problems like that. Wish I had the same with some others.

Dave
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Discussion id : 9-643
most recent 21 JUL 05 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 21 JUL 05 by Bren's Garden
Definitely a must have rose. Each bloom from its first flush was spectacular-they unfurled perfectly, which made taking a great photo of it effortless-she just stood there in perfect pose each time! Wonderful coloration. No real problems with disease-some powdery mildew, but it is very prevalent right now due to the weather. No real pest damage either. Purchased mine at Wal-Mart, which carried a ton of them this year.--A 2007 update--Garden Party did experience BS in my garden and requires spraying. She also experienced some winter damage in 2006 (I discovered after purchasing/planting her that I am actually in z6b) and was removed from my garden during this year's culling of the roses, but she was blooming her head off until the end. Hopefully she's doing the same for her new owner.
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Discussion id : 8-186
most recent 9 MAY 05 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 19 APR 05 by Unregistered Guest
Garden Party- Where does one begin to describe a rose which won the All American Rose Selection in 1960 only to be rediscovered 40 years later by judges. (See awards). I have grown Garden Party for 3 years in Iowa planted near the house to peek in and out of mauve day lilies, fiery red bee balm and finally in early fall purple Last Forever. Garden Party has never disappointed. Garden Party "spaces" out her show. First as a delicate ivory bud . Secondly it opens and drops the outer petals to reveal a LOVELY LADIES GARDEN HAT. Next, is the complete falling open of the blossom with ivory petals, touches of yellow in the center and faint pink edging on the outside. It is a consistent bloomer near the house, and I have seen it come to greater bloom in my city's rose garden.
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 9 MAY 05 by The Old Rosarian
Sounds like a good rose. Must put this one on my spring list. Thanks for the information.
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