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19 JAN 22 by
Bones
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I am in Zone 9b and grow Savannah in a pot because of nematodes in my soil. I am wondering whether I should try to prune it into a traditional vase shape or let it get bushy.
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In zone 5, it is a puny grower which rarely flowers. I only keep it because a granddaughter is named Savannah. You might want to let it grow for a while and then decide about pruning.
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This is one magnificent rose.. I can't relate to negative comments about it elsewhere... I've tried about 60 Austins down the years and this is in my top 5... prolific continuous bloom is correct, the scent is nearly always there, very strong if you like this type of scent... and never outgrows its welcome... about 5 and half foot by 4 foot.. supported by obelisk... a most graceful, floriferous rose that's a joy to see from any window or close up... also most photogenic.. the flowers open up eventually to reveal the stamens much loved by bees and hoverflies...
Health is pretty good... just a touch of blackspot here and there.. nothing else... what more can I say?...
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Maybe it needs a temperate to cool climate. For me, in CA, it grew like Jack's beanstalk in every possible direction except underground. In a climate where, if I wanted a rampant bush or climber, I could have a Noisette, 'Sceptered Isle' didn't do much for me and did not flower enough to justify the space it took.
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I'm sorry it doesn't do well in your location... these days I like to choose what I feel sure will suit my garden...
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I can well believe that a smaller bush with more profuse flowering than I saw, SI would be lovely.
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19 JAN 22 by
Bones
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Should I let Scepter'd Isle grow like a shrub with multiple branches growing up in the middle of the bush or prune it into the classic vase shape? I'm in Florida and grow it in a large pot because of nematodes.
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2 FEB 20 by
Bones
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30 JUL 13 by
Bones
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I am an experienced rose grower located in the Bay Area, California. I am interested in Mike Athy's roses, such as Golden Centennial, My Love, and Rebecca Susan. I see that you are growing Rebecca Susan. Just how fragrant is it? How did you manage to obtain this rose? Athy's US agent Paul Zimmerman informed me that none of Athy's roses are currently available in the US.
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Hi Bones,
Ya know I don't believe I've ever really taken the time to check the scent on REBECCA SUSAN, so I can't say what she smells like. Sorry! I grow roses for the looks and color more than for scent. I purchased her from Hortico in Canada quite a few yrs ago. REBECCA SUSAN is one of my favorite roses, as she falls into my favorite color category that I refer to as the "oddballs." She's a very beautiful creamy-dusty-mauvey-tannish-apricot. How's that for a description? For me, she doesn't do as well during my super-hot summer temps, but is great in the cooler months, particularly in the fall. I love the slow-opening ruffly blooms.
I also have Mike Athys' DIGNITY which I got from Hortico as well, altho much more recently. It's a rather interesting ruffly light mauve. Hmm, it's blooming now, I should check the scent on it.
Beth
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