'Nearly Wild' rose reviews and comments

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Discussion id : 20-937 most recent 18 AUG 07 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 18 AUG 07 by Bren's Garden

I bought 2 Nearly Wilds on clearance from our local K-Mart. Predictably, they were very spindly and full of blackspot. With organic spraying, they did become BS free but they did require regular spraying to stay that way in my garden. The first year it bloomed but not prolifically. The second year was much better, and it quickly grew to 3x3. This was its 3rd year, and the blooming was even better, but it developed mildew, which it had never done before. Unfortunately, due to a color change scheme, these bushes were removed to make way for Abe Darby. They were blooming until the end and hopefully are doing the same for their new owner. Definitely a worthy rose--it just needed spraying to stay healthy.

Discussion id : 3-057 most recent 27 APR 07 SHOW ALL

Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Anonymous-797

I just bought my first Nearly Wild rose. I am wondering if this rose could take a little afternoon shade/filtered shade. I live in central Texas and it gets very hot and humid here in the summers. Dancey/Texas zone 8b	REPLY

Reply #1 of 2 posted 25 FEB 04 by Clara

Afternoon sun is the hottest. Roses need sun but don't like it when it gets too hot. Planting it in a spot where it gets some protection from the hot afternoon sun sounds like a good idea!	REPLY

Reply #2 of 2 posted 27 APR 07 by Unregistered Guest

Hi, I live in Denton. My roses are all in containers so I moved them around to try things. You remember last summer(could you forget?) I found that all my roses were happier with afternoon shade after about two -- including nearly wild. I don't think you go wrong with afternoon shade in our miserable summers, judging from my experience last year. As a matter of fact I killed two roses--burned them up by not giving them any shade at all last year.
I don't think it would hurt your Nearly Wild blooming at all.
Betsy

Discussion id : 9-239 most recent 19 JUN 05 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 19 JUN 05 by Anonymous-797

I have 3 nearly wilds - planted 2 years ago. They had black spot last year - i tried treating with a fungicide and pruned back last fall. This year only two bloomed - the other looks dead - no new growth. Will it come back? The other 2 have black spot again. I was thinking of moving them to a new area. When is a good time to move them? I live in SE WI.	REPLY

Reply #1 of 2 posted 19 JUN 05 by Wendy C

You didn't mention what zone you are in, so It's hard to say.

Black Spot is rarely fatal to a rose. There are other fungal problems which can look like black spot which can be. It sounds as if you took the proper steps to treat BS.

If you are in a winter zone, the bushes could be recovering from winter stress. The one which looks dead may surprise you and recover. I had three last year which I was convinced were dead came back and bloomed in August. Surprised me!

As a general rule, in a winter zone if they don't grow by the end of June, chances are good they won't, or the rootstock will start to grow. Rootstock doesn't come with a bud. So if new growth appears with no bud, it's probably that.

If you are in a warmer zone (no winter) it could be anything from moles to gall. Digging up the dead plant would be the only way to see if it was one of the above.

There is a vast aray of reasons why a rose fails to thrive or dies. In many cases one will never really know what happened.

Prune the rose which didn't bloom to the five leaflet configuration and see if it will bloom then. It might just need time.

Good luck .

Reply #2 of 2 posted 19 JUN 05 by Wendy C

Sorry, didn't see the WI reference. blush, grin

As for the Black Spot... it may be Downey Mildew which is more devestating. Remove all of the affected foliage and spray with a product containing Captan or Copper. These will take care of black spot too, so this way your bases are covered. Also spray the ground around the roses. Often the fungus lives in the soil under the rose and is transfered to the plant by splashing water.

It's okay if the rose looks like stems with buds, the rose will regrow the leaves.

Discussion id : 8-866 most recent 1 JUN 05 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 1 JUN 05 by Tony B.

What a great rose! Compact, prolific,hardy and healthy. Covered from early season on with numerous clusters of single pink blooms that quickly repeat. The shading varies over time tending to lighten with age and the blooms have an attractive white eye. Disease free and easy to care for..I usually don't spray my roses and this one don't need it at all in my garden. Slight apple fragrance too. Highly recommended!