'Old Lady Gates' rose Reviews & Comments
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17 MAR 10 by
 billy teabag
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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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#1 of 6 posted
17 MAR 10 by
Robert Neil Rippetoe
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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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#2 of 6 posted
18 MAR 10 by
billy teabag
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Another good name - sounds like it would have made an excellent security fence.
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#3 of 6 posted
18 MAR 10 by
Robert Neil Rippetoe
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"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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#4 of 6 posted
31 MAY 17 by
Rob Byrnes
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How tall/long does it get?
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#5 of 6 posted
31 MAY 17 by
Robert Neil Rippetoe
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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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#6 of 6 posted
31 MAY 17 by
Rob Byrnes
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