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'Lady of Shalott ®' rose Reviews & Comments
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For those of you who has the climbing version, what's the average maximum heigh? do you thing I could cover a pergola?
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#1 of 7 posted
21 NOV 20 by
 Jay-Jay
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Is there a climbing version? The Lady her-selves isn't that vigorous, to be able to cover a pergola in my opinion/experience.
Some other Austins are. Both suitable as a shrub and as respectable climbers.
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#2 of 7 posted
21 NOV 20 by
smashzen
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yep, it is sold only in warmer countries (I guess is the regular LadyOS that performs as a small climber in a warmer climate), anyway the DA website states her as a "small climber" with a 250cm height, just trying to figure out from personal experience if the average heigh is approximately the same as DA website.
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Here in England.. approx zone 8..it's grown as either a medium shrub about 5 feet or very large shrub to 10-12 feet, especially against a wall or trellis.. according to conditions, and requirements.... the structure takes the rose upwards..
Because of its rather stiff nature, upright growth which can be fan trained, I would doubt its suitability for a pergola, except against the upright posts.. if I wanted a rose for across the top of a pergola, I'd want one that hangs its blooms somewhat downwards... LoS has outward or upward facing blooms mostly..
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#4 of 7 posted
22 NOV 20 by
Jay-Jay
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Marlorena,
Abraham Darby is very apt to cover a pergola, with its neighing heads and long flexible canes. Flowered repeatedly and abundantly the last 3 years from 1/2 April till the frosts kick(ed) in.
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..it has a good scent too doesn't it Jay-Jay?.. I've only sniffed it once and I thought it was nice... good to know that information.. I'm up to my neck in roses right now, but it's one I keep meaning to try... not easy to find here these days.. Abraham Darby that is..
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#6 of 7 posted
22 NOV 20 by
Jay-Jay
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It has a very good scent. Strong rose/citrus. Harmonious.
We wrote about Abraham Darby earlier Marlorena. When not sold in Britain... it's relatively easy to propagate from cuttings or by oculation/bud-grafting on a rootstock.
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There is no climbing version - they are the same exact rose, only listed as a "climber" or a "shrub" and completely dependent on pruning/training, growing region etc.
She is vigorous though...
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13 JUN 20 by
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Available from - Heirloom Roses
www.heirloomroses.com
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Could someone say, please, what zone is Lady of Shallot hardy to? I'm in 6b. Thank you!
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#1 of 8 posted
20 SEP 15 by
styrax
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Most of Austen's yellow and yellowish orange roses have Noisette parentage. You might want to contact a local rose society before ordering this one. However, much can be accomplished with a south facing wall and copious water.
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#7 of 8 posted
17 NOV 15 by
AquaEyes
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That's an interesting assumption. I know Austin has mentioned using some Noisettes, but I note that many of his large-flowered yellows descend from 'Aloha' and/or 'Yellow Cushion'. Those he acknowledges having Noisette ancestry tend have smaller flowers in clusters. I'm sure there are exceptions, but considering the yellow-shade roses for which he has disclosed ancestry, I think it's safe to say that many don't have Noisette ancestry, and will likely be as cold-hardy as most Floribundas.
:-)
~Christopher
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#3 of 8 posted
20 SEP 15 by
Jay-Jay
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I live in 6a and until now no harm at all from (even bare)frosts. It can get big and might be used in flowerbeds or as a solitaire.
No harm to the petals from scorching sunlight.
No long vase-life, just like most of the Austins. Fair scent.
Relatively disease free, even without spraying and after a big first flush, almost always with one or a few flowers.(scattered)
PS: no weak necks!
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#4 of 8 posted
21 SEP 15 by
kysusan
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Thank you all. I'm making my list for 2016. You make Help Me Find great!
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Thank you, Jay-Jay, for the info. on Lady of Shalott. You helped me many times with my buy-list, I appreciate your info. in HMF.
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#6 of 8 posted
30 SEP 15 by
Jay-Jay
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You're welcome...
And why not (it's a pleasure to) share experience on HMF, when others can profit from that?
As I did, when I was new on this site and used it (as well as books) to enhance my knowledge and expand my collection.
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Agree with you, same with my own-root Lady of Shalott in partial shade.
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This is one amazing rose! My bush as of yesterday ( Feb. 1st ) has 15 big buds and two opened blossoms and is very healthy. It is always in bloom in zone 9, San Francisco area. The bush is about two years old.
I found that if you get a blossom when it starts to open it makes a good cut flower if you put it in a bud vase because the stems are short.
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