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I have had BGF in my south Louisiana garden for three years now. Granted, it got chewed down to a nub by our puppy in its first year so it's amazing that it's still alive, but it continues to struggle two years later. It gets lots of sun where it is, but I did not feed it last year b/c it looked so sickly I was afraid it would kill it. It was planted in a well blended hole and I thought it should have plenty of readily available nutrients at least through the second year. It's not looking much better this spring - already covered in black spot - should I feed it? Anything in particular? Should I move it to a pot? I feel like it needs some help.
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2 FEB 12 by
kona
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My friend and I have had the same experience with this rose....our's are own root and struggling after 2 years of care. I'm going to purchase a grafted rose next.
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If Grimm is anything like its close relative, Aprikola, for me, it's possibly really bad cercospora or anthracnose. I gave up on Aprikola during its 2nd year for this exact reason, and never bothered with Grimm because its too close of a relation to Aprikola for comfort.
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Is there any reason why "Peggy Martin" has not been merged with 'Pinkie Cl.'?
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Do we have conclusive proof they are the same? At least one HMF guest growing both does not think so. Other opinions are welcome.
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1 JUL 10 by
jnmccool
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They are not the same rose. Really. Order one each from Antique Rose Emporium. Plant them, and you will see the difference eventually, if not right away.
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Thanks for sharing your insight !
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I've also grown both and agree that they are quite different. To a casual observer, they may seem quite similar but to someone growing them who is hands on with their roses, you can definitely see the differences.
But I will tell you that friends who saw my old Pinkie and remember it (it does make quite an impression on people) at my former home and have come to visit us at our current home in Newburyport and see our Peggy often ask if I dug her up and brought her with me when I moved here.
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What size are the flowers on Peggy Martin ?
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5 MAY 13 by
jnmccool
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maybe the size of a quarter, but in big bunches.
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So far, this rose has done well in my hot humid south Louisiana garden. It resists BS pretty well, and it grows vigorously. It has not been a big bloomer and its canes tend to break very easily. It will also grow them at wierd angles if the cane only partially breaks. It's a challenge for me to prune. Still, I like it though it is not one of my favorites, and it tends to be pretty low maintenance. The blooming may improve as it gets more established; it's only been in my garden for two years. So far, so good.
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Thank you ! Exactly the type of input we need from more of our site guests.
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