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Initial post 2 DEC 17 by JohnPDX1974
I suspect this found rose might be Vibert's "Anaïs Ségalas". What do you all think?
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Reply #1 of 2 posted today by Nola Z5a WI
It has been 8 years since your post, how has Rush Family Gallica done for you? Can you comment on size, health and fragrance? Would you buy it again?
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Reply #2 of 2 posted today by JohnPDX1974
Unfortunately I moved and no longer grow it, because I wanted to try growing roses that were new to me in my new garden. That said, I did like it a lot. It was long blooming for a Gallica and so graceful. Mine was growing in partial shade and did very well there. It was about 3 to 4 feet tall and looked great with the more diminutive 'Belle Isis' growing at its feet. There was some scent, but my nose is not great when it comes to Gallica scents.
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Initial post 21 JAN 22 by Planetrj (zone 11b/H2 pH 5.8)
If there was a such thing as a rose representing the story of The Tortoise and the Hare, that would be Lemon Spice.
What can I say about this which has not already been said?
First off, let's just say One Of A Kind Fragrance!. There's no other rose I've ever sniffed which has this delicious of a fragrance. It somehow transports me to places in my imagination, somewhere between Wonkaland, and a Citrus orchard in bloom. Sweet like bit o honey candy, spicy like an iced holiday cookie, yet powerful like jasmine and lemon flowers combined. That's just the tip of the iceberg for this little charmer.

The growth is slow and steady (Tortoise), so don't expect it to compete in a day at the racetrack. Patience is truly needed with this slow starter. Reminds me of a few others, and definitely like parent Signora. Once it takes off after three years of pampering it, then watch out! As long as you give it plenty of space, light, and nutritious soil, then it will begin. I've learned never to give up on them, because right about the time you're ready to throw in the towel, they begin to flourish and stun with the elements you get them for in the first place.

The overall growth seems to be incredibly restrained and optimal for those who have very limited spaces or want to grow on a patio rather than in-ground. However, that said, I planted mine directly into the ground in an area where I have hopes of it achieving it's maximum height, but at my own risk of course. It seems to be steady at about 18-22in. height at the moment, but I'm seeing that the canes don't age out fast, and the hopes of it being able to train as a tall shrub might be workable in the future with some coaxing. However, it may not be ideal for a cold climate where dieback will be eminent. This would surely need to be best grown in a place with no more than a small amount of intermittent chill. I would probably guess that it's best in Zone 8b or higher, just so that it won't suffer any dieback to give it the height it needs for it's sluggish growth.

That all being said, when it blooms, it will throw at random, and therefore seems like it doesn't go too long without at least one flower on the bush. It's probably not going to be a showstopper for it's size and appearance, but the fragrance is more than worth the lack of numbers.

Disease Resistance is iron clad, as far as I am concerned. Zero Spray and compost tea is the standard for all my roses. I've never seen any kind of disease on LS, where our annual rainfall is 120in. (there's at least one good rain every week), and average humidity steadily hovers around 60%. Many other roses succumb to this kind of environment. LS absolutely Thrives!

Lastly, the coloration of the flower is very nice. In full sun, it doesn't bleach out the yellow nearly as much as many other HT's like Eternal Flame, Midas Touch, Sunsprite, Golden Showers, and Michelangelo. It seems to be solid Buttery-to-Banana Yellow, with those unmistakable peach cheeks that truly set it's coloration apart and makes the plant set a signature look with the unique medium (tea sized) flowers.

I have yet to find any rose that could possibly even come close to filling the shoes of this MUST HAVE for me.
HIGHLY recommend Lemon Spice.
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Reply #1 of 3 posted 21 DEC 22 by Nola Z5a WI
I have to agree with you on Lemon Spice being a slow grower, but as you said the "fragrance", and beauty of bloom is the reason why I don't think about getting rid of it. My rose bought as a band in May 2018 (own root developed RMV shortly after arrival) has been planted in ground since 2019, 3 years now. Six months after it was planted It survived winter temperatures down to -26 degrees with mulch mounded for winter protection, and last winter with no winter protection with temperatures down to -19 degrees (I don't recommend not winter protecting it in my zone). It had dieback down to 6-12" in the spring 2022. I measured on Dec. 7, 2022 and it was 38"x22". I like this rose so much that I purchased 2 more own root roses to plant with it but in gallon containers this year.
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Reply #2 of 3 posted yesterday by Little Annie
Hi Nola, I know it's been three years since you posted this, but, I'm interested in buying two Lemon Spice plants to put in my front yard rose bed, replacing two white roses I don't like. I'm in zone 6 A, northeastern Ohio so would give them some winter protection especially in the first winter.
My question is how has your LS done for you and how does the bush grow? Is there anything you'd recommend to amend the soil, ( mine is pretty clayish) when planting. My rose bed has been covered with shredded wood for 4 years, so, the soil is pretty loose where they would be planted.
Thank you.
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Reply #3 of 3 posted today by Nola Z5a WI
I really like this rose, the blooms are gorgeous and the smell beautiful, but in my z5a garden (which hasn't been fertilized except with compost in the last two years) all three "bushes" have been one and two cane wonders. I am going to dig all three of them up and replant them as one bush in an all day sun location, right now they get morning sun from 9:00am-1:00pm. I think they'll do better in a new sunny location.
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Initial post yesterday by joys of life
Hi, I'm trying to report a recurring error on help me find, in Safari none of my pop up windows populate with information. Safari Version 16.1 (18614.2.9.1.12), on a Mac. Works in Chrome.
Thanks,
Gera
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Reply #1 of 3 posted yesterday by HMF Admin
We can address an issue much quicker with a specific example and listing the steps taken on your part. The goal is for us to exactly replicate the problem on our test server.
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Reply #2 of 3 posted today by HMF Admin
Also, please check you browser privacy and security settings to be sure you have not disallowed pop ups.
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Reply #3 of 3 posted today by joys of life
Hi, thank you for helping me troubleshoot. I checked, pop-ups are allowed.
A good example of the problem is clicking on photos of roses.. a white pop up window opens, and nothing loads in it. I've tried opening the link in a new tab; same thing.
Another example, I had to log on to Chrome to type this response to you; the 'REPLY' button opens a white pop up in Safari.
Kind regards,
Gera
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I'm using Chrome vs 139.0.7258.128 on a Windows 10 OS.
I have the same issue on my Android phone.

You could simulate the issue by logging in on HMF. Close the tab. Open a new tab, browse to HMF by typing a URL. You will remain logged in. Close the tab.
Go to Google and type in i.e. helpmefind.com applejack. Click the search result. You will be logged out.
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