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Twister is a wonderful miniature climber who produces many petaled, old fashion form blooms in profussion all year long. When first planted it does not bloom much, but when fed well and given just a few months, it becomes the best producer in the garden.
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Your experience with its not blooming well initially is logical. Climbers of any type require larger plants with larger root systems to perform. Once it does, though, this can be a spectacular plant!
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I've been surprised that this rose has not been more popular with either gardeners or breeders. I've grown Twister at two different homes and it has been excellent both places. The only knock I've heard against it was that it was a stingy bloomer, but my experience has been that it blooms in profusion but takes a few months to build up first. I have not bred roses before but hope to give it a try next year and one idea I've had was to use Twister. I have three very nice size bushes so that should give me plenty of opportunity to use it. Any advice from a proven striped rose breeder?
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First, the Little Darling X Yellow Magic seed parent is Mr. Moore's 1-72-1, the sister seedling to his Rise'n Shine. Shadow Dancer is a nice striped climber. I haven't really raised many striped seedlings. Though stripes are interesting to me and the rose Mr. Moore named for me is striped (and mossed!) my focus is actually in another direction: thornless and disease resistance. As there aren't any listed offspring from Twister and I honestly don't remember Sequioa using it, who knows what to expect? Watch it to see if it sets self set hips. if it does, try planting them to see how good a seed parent it may be. There is good fertility behind Twister on both sides of the family, so you may just be in luck. Good luck! You'll have to document what you've found.
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Hi Rev! Just a follow-up. I hope you and yours are well and safe. Have you noticed any self set hips on Twister in the past eleven years? Might you have raised any seedlings from it? Thanks! Kim
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Kim, I told you they would give you large blooms. I'm glad that you are seeing the size I have been getting here in Oklahoma.
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Thanks Rev. I just had to wait for the original seedling to put out enough roots once it finally made it into the ground.
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Looks good Rev. Scott! It also appears to be healthy for you. I hope he's behaving himself for you! My nephew, for whom it is named, will be tickled to see your photos. I speak at his Eagle Scout ceremony next week!
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Thanks Kim. Carlin's Rhythm is doing great. It is perfectly healthy, always in bloom, and very fragrant. It's the best performer of the roses I put in last year. Your nephew is fortunate to have an uncle who cares so deeply for him.
~Rev
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Great! I'm glad he behaves! Thanks, and I am a lucky uncle to have such a great young man for a nephew!
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Wow ! This rose must really love your climate and care. Mine never did take off, but I think that was due to poor drainage. It looks like it truly is a great garden plant.
Thank you for posting photos of the full plant in your garden.
Smiles, Lyn
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This is the second time I have planted such a grouping and both times with very good success. Its made me wonder why this rose isn't more widely grown because it does so well here. Your experience must be shared.
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Rev.......
I do think the failure of the rose to thrive was due to my being new to the climate I am now growing roses in and did not truly understand how to grow plants well in glacier slurry. I would be very hesitant to blame the rose.
Smiles, Lyn
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