ROSE OF THE MONTH: "Rosa foetida bicolor" - a.k.a. "Austrian Copper" Classification - Species Introduction - Before 1590 Not until late nineteenth century when a French breeder named Pernet-Ducher introduced Rosa foetida persiana as a pollen parent to breed the first yellow and orange colored large-flowered rose called ‘Soleil d'Or' did gardeners take notice of this rose coloration. That was a significant event. Austrian Copper is a sport of Rosa foetida that has been cultivated as early as the 12th century in the Arab world. It is native to Iran and Afghanistan and it is not Austrian … (5 comments)
rose culture: SUMMER CARE FOR YOUR ROSES
- 07/20/09 03:02 PM
To keep our roses happy during the summer months, here are some things we ought to do. Mulching - Rosebeds with 2" or 3" of mulch do not need as much water as the beds without mulch. There are all kinds of material we can use as mulch - pine bark nuggets, pine needles, hay, shredded oak leaves, seaweeds, cedar mulch or cocoa mulch. The rose beds look much better with mulch and the mulch also helps the roses retains moisture, keep the roots cool and aid in the prevention of weeds. I don't recommend cocoa mulch if you have a … (2 comments)
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