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'Blaze Superior' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 12-121
most recent 30 MAY 07 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 7 MAY 06 by ThreeDimen
This rose puts on a great spring flush, but it is easily the most disease prone rose in my garden.  I wouldn't  recommend this rose simply because of that.  If there is blackspot in amongst my roses, it's going to be on this rose.
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Reply #1 of 3 posted 9 JUN 06 by Anonymous-797
I had four that I dug up because of their great tendancy to become diseased.  I was also disappointed in it lack of bloom after the first flush and did not really see a big improvement over the old blaze.
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Reply #2 of 3 posted 30 MAY 07 by Unregistered Guest
This is the first rose I ever grew . In the hard red clay of Staten Island zone 6b it grows well with no problems and is in continuous bloom with no blackspot , no mildew . It climbs well and will cover a backard eyesore in little time. I have grown it as a rank beginner with no fertilizer, no winter cover , awful pruning and admittedly bad watering habits (lawn sprinkler every other evening) . It has no scent that I can detect . The flower is a blazing red, a "flat color" with little variation/interest . I have recommended it to people who say they "have no luck with roses " but really wish to grow them -- later they call me to say how happy they are. Sorry it is not the same under your conditions . I know location /rootstock etc can vary the outcome so much . Diana
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Reply #3 of 3 posted 30 MAY 07 by HMF Admin
Diana,

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
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Discussion id : 11-327
most recent 27 FEB 06 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 26 FEB 06 by TLMKozak
What pruning is necessary for this rose?
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 27 FEB 06 by Wendy C
Climbing roses require very little pruning. I dead head mine and remove dead/damaged wood in the Spring. Hope this is what you were looking for.

Good luck

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Discussion id : 1-361
most recent 11 MAR 05 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 9 JAN 05 by Unregistered Guest
I have 2 sources showing this rose as being bred in 1835
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 9 JAN 05 by Unregistered Guest
Jeannie,

Could you please send your references using the format used on the references tab to lyn@helpmefind.com? I would certainly like to check this out.

With Regards,

Lyn
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 11 MAR 05 by Unregistered Guest
The ARS Handbook for Selecting Roses lists it as 1935.
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Discussion id : 5-150
most recent 9 JAN 05 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 9 JAN 05 by Unregistered Guest
Blaze Improved is only hardy to zone 3
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