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To Luke - Canberra1913!
Dear Luke,
May we all have grandsons of your calibre.
I think I have Helen Traubel’, but there is a tiny doubt in my mind. I planted an own root plant in an area which later became too shaded and it has never done well. In 2024 I moved it to a pot and it is doing better now, but still a small plant. It doesn’t seem to have a weak neck.
I think my plant can donate one cutting though if you want to try it. I can wrap it in only just damp newspaper and if it callouses up, I can post it later.
But you should try to get it from others too to play it safe. (The 1986 reference says it may be hard to propagate - but I have done it once). Johno, Cheryl Moore, and Yvonne Foster - can your plants donate any wood?
Luke, I think you should remove your email address from your comment as you might regret the spam that it may attract.
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Dear Patricia,
I am so glad someone has had luck with propagating it! I have gone on two road trips from Canberra to Melbourne to pick up cuttings but unfortunately they didn't take and the mother plant there has since died.
Following that loss, I must've sent over 40 emails out to nurseries with no luck, and so I can't stress how uplifting it was to receive your message.
With all that, I wouldn't want to stress your plant, but if you could spare a cutting, I would be so incredibly grateful. I would be more than happy to post a satchel or cover any costs involved.
My grandmother was one of the first people in Australia to grow the climbing variety of the 'Helen Traubel' and it was her pride and joy - once covering a whole verandah. I know it's only a small gesture but she has done so much for me and so if I could help rekindle any of those memories, I think that would be a huge win in my book.
Please let me know if there's anything I can do and feel free to send me a private message (or any of the other contact methods I previously sent - I have removed them from the message but can resend - thanks for that!)
Kind Regards,
Luke
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3 days ago by
 HubertG
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Luke, I just wanted to add that Ross Roses in South Australia still has 'Helen Traubel' on their 'In Collection' list. This normally means that plants aren't currently available but can be grafted on special request. Nevertheless I'd still contact them to see if they have any loose specimens they might be able to send this winter, but if not, you can then put a special order in for next year, just in case cuttings don't work out.
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Hi Hubert! Thank you so much for your recommendation! I've been in touch with Andrew at Ross Roses and he mentioned that he might have something in 2026. However, with Gran being 93 and not feeling her best, time really is of the essence and I really do want to get her a bloom as soon as possible. It really is so lovely to have the insight and help from so many passionate gardeners on this site, I really should've started here when I started searching two years ago!
Thank you so much again,
Luke
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2 days ago by
HubertG
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Luke, you're very welcome, and I understand your urgency. I really hope you get one soon.
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Confirm with Andrew whether he has the bush or the climber.
And I’ve sent you a private message on where you may be able to get some blooms next spring.
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Hello!
I hope this finds you well!
I was just wondering whether I could get in contact with you regarding your Helen Traubel rose? I am sorry to write it in comments but I have tried every rose nursery on the eastern seaboard and I am a little desperate to grow this variety for my grandmother (who is 93). Her 50 odd year old 'Helen Traubel' rose was recently mulched and I would love to get one for her to grow in her new assisted living situation.
If you would be amenable to cuttings or have any insight as to where I could pick one up *edited to remove the number, thank you for the advice!!
Thank you so much in advance,
Kind Regards,
Luke
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I will reply in the ‘Helen Traubel’ comments page,
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Hello Yvonne!
I was just wondering if I could ask a few questions about your ‘Helen Traubel’ rose that is in your impressive garden!
(Namely if you knew of any nurseries that still stocked it, or if you would consider doing cuttings)
I’m desperate to get it this particular variety for my grandmother and would adore any insight / help!
Thank you so so so much!
Cheers!
Luke
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Hello Cheryl!
You have such a beautiful garden!
I was just wondering if I could ask a few questions about your ‘Helen Traubel’ rose.
(Namely if you knew of any nurseries that still stocked it, or if you would consider doing cuttings)
I’m desperate to get it this particular variety for my grandmother and would adore any insight!
Cheers!
Luke
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