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'Old Lady Gates' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 43-257
most recent 31 MAY 17 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 17 MAR 10 by billy teabag
Just checked the pedigree. I love the idea of this cocktail of roses - and the name!
What is the R. banksia x Old Blush parent like?
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Reply #1 of 6 posted 17 MAR 10 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
Hi Billy, yes, it is a fun hybrid.

See breeder notes here.

http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=1.50029

Fortunately a couple of descendants were produced before it's demise.
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Reply #2 of 6 posted 18 MAR 10 by billy teabag
Another good name - sounds like it would have made an excellent security fence.
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Reply #3 of 6 posted 18 MAR 10 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
"Old Lady Gates" is an extremely vigorous climber.

As a combination of 'Kiftsgate" and a hybrid involving, the exact clone of the "Largest Rose in the World", I guess this should come as no surprise.
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Reply #4 of 6 posted 31 MAY 17 by Rob Byrnes
How tall/long does it get?
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Reply #5 of 6 posted 31 MAY 17 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
I've never let it get big enough to find out. I hack mine back every year and let it regenerate before autumn. That way I get enough old wood to allow flowering.
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Reply #6 of 6 posted 31 MAY 17 by Rob Byrnes
Thanks Robert!
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