To recreate the gardens of your ancestors, include old garden roses. Dating back several centuries, it is more solid and includes a wide variety. They do well in poor conditions, are the easiest roses to care for, do best in rich, well-drained soil, and continue to bloom for years.
Some varieties of the old garden rose are Mary Queen of Scots, Sweetheart Rose, American Beauty, Awakening and Belle Amore.
The butterfly flower is an ancient hybrid from China, introduced in 1932. The colors of the flowers have changed from soft orange to pink to scarlet, making them fun to see.
These traditional looking antique garden roses include:
Duchesse de Brabant (Gulf Coast rose with a light fragrance), Belinda's Dream (long stems, pleasant fragrance),
Zéphrine Drouin (unique perfume), red radiance (powerful perfume).
What classifies a rose as an old garden rose? According to the American Rose Society, these are plants introduced before 1867. They prefer light fertilization, a light feeding schedule, and patience. They only bloom when they are ready to bloom.
Judging seminars are held because it is difficult to judge an old garden rose; Therefore, judging him is not immutable. Few judges know it compared to modern roses.
If your goal is to show off your old garden roses for prizes, you'll need to take a little care of them and prepare them properly for shows. Things to look for include strong, vibrant flowers, leaves, and stems. They must have a good color. Remove the damaged petals (cut them if necessary). The foliage must be clean. The fewer side protrusions on the sticks, the better. The condition of the trunk on the trunk is considered a weakness. This is when new growth begins where old growth left off.
A national exhibition was held in Dallas, Texas in October 2006. There are also local and local exhibitions throughout the country. If you are interested in participating in rose shows, you may consider joining the American Rose Society. Through this group you can get a wealth of information and contacts.
There are many gardening groups and clubs for rose lovers. Here is a short list of some of these clubs: American Horticultural Society, Arlington Rose Foundation, Phoenix Rose Society, Potomac Rose Society, Arizona West Valley Rose Society, and Humboldt Rose Society.
If you like to travel to the United States in search of gardens to see variegated old garden roses, among other varieties, you can try the following:
The Pageant of Roses Garden, Whittier, CA, Washington Park International Rose Test Garden, Portland, OR, Inez Parker Memorial Rose Garden, San Diego, CA, The Gardens of the American Rose Society, Shreveport, LA, Tyler Municipal Rose Garden Center, Tyler, TX, and the Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin, TX.
If traveling to the United States isn't an option, check your area's local yellow pages or call or visit your city's Chamber of Commerce for information on local gardens, clubs and events featuring antique garden roses.
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