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'Viking Queen' rose Reviews & Comments
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20 FEB 06 by
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Hello, I just ordered two Viking Queen roses to plant on either side of a metal arch in my garden bed. I am in Zone 5-6, St Louis, Missouri. Is it ok to put a rose on BOTH sides of the arch, so it grows up and meets in the middle, or would 2 of these roses be too vigorous and make the arch collapse? The arch is about 8 feet high and 3 feet wide, bought at J & P. It's made of metal tubing. I thought it was a bit lightweight--it's hollow-- so I've reinforced all four sides with a long steel core stake. Thanks in advance,
Claire, St Louis
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21 FEB 06 by
Wendy C
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You should be fine. Those arches are sturdier than they appear. The only problem I've had with them is with the wind. My husband anchored mine by drilling holes into a piece of 2x4. With the arch feet secured in the board we then buried the boards..haven't been blown over since.
Good Luck
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25 FEB 04 by
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This rose has not yet flowered for me after 2 years. have fertilized and pruned according to local conditions. Great foliage, but no flowers
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25 FEB 04 by
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Is the rose getting enough sun? Also, sometimes we tend to give our plants too much of a good thing. You may be overfertilizing the rose - overloading it with nitrogen - which only serves to encourage green growth, but no flowers. Finally, some climbers take awhile - I would say at least 3 years - before they bloom abundantly. This is a great rose. Give it some time.
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6 FEB 04 by
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thanks for the info. will give it another season
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25 FEB 04 by
Anonymous-797
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I planted a climbing Viking Queen bush this spring and am wondering if/or when I should prune it. I live in northwestern Pennsylvania where we have cold winters and lots of snow. If I am to prune it, to where do I do so on the bush? Thanks!
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25 FEB 04 by
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Generally, with climbers you should not prune them for the first 2 years, with the exception of eliminating any deadwood or thin canes. Since this is still a fairly young plant, just grow it for another season without pruning it, so that it can continue to grow long canes that can ultimately be trained.
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