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Can Semiplena have such red buds??
Is it possibly Madame Plantier?
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Hi Anonymous,
I got this rose from Knud Pedersen's nursery in Jutland. It was labelled Semiplena, and the open flower is identical to all pics I have seen of Semiplena. I have it in a rather shaded spot, maybe that's why the buds look a bit pink? I also have Mme Plantier, and it is definitely not the same rose.
So I can't be 100% sure but I am almost sure it is Semiplena. If you have any pics of Semiplena buds I'd be very glad to see them to compare.
best wishes
Maribel
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Hi Maribel!
You are probably quite correct, then. I am from Norway (Arendal), and most of my own roses come from Knud Pedersen, as my favourite local nursery get all their roses from him.
Semiplena I have had for years, and there has never been pink buds, but the location you grow it in may perhaps account for it. Mme. Plantier i just planted this Spring, and of course her buds are quite pink, but I now see in photos (I have none of her myself yet) that the buds are much more rounded than on your rose.
Sorry for being anonymous! It is only because I am experiencing difficulties in registering with HMF. I have sent a message to Support and hope the problem will soon be solved.
All the best!
Brit
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Hi Brit,
You're right, the buds are very different on Mme Plantier and Semiplena. I've posted another pic of what I think is my Semiplena a bit more open. You can see that the slender, lax growth form and flowers held at the end of the stems is also very typical of Semiplena. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of the fully open flower with yellow stamens, but they are there.
I think Semiplena is probably the most graceful rose that I have. I planted mine in a quite shady spot in my garden behind a large apple tree, and I regret this a little bit as it is too beautiful to be hidden like that. But despite me, it really seems to like its spot and flowers prolifically.
I hope your registry problem is solved soon, I had the same thing when I initially signed up and HMF support took care of it very quickly.
Good luck with your new Mme Plantier and nice to hear from you
Maribel
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Hello!
Last year, as a guest, I commented on some plant-info on your site.
Now I am trying to register, but I am told my e-mail is already on record, and that the password I just see as asterisks is wrong. I am asked to press the "I have forgotten my password" button, - but I can't find any! Will you please help me so that I can register and upload my photos?
Many thanks!
Best wishes,
Brit
(Norway)
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