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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 11:55:32 AM
I trimmed down our Knockout rose bushes about a month ago. Look at them now! There are a lot of new buds ready to open.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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| Bear5 |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 08:18:56 AM
The roses were wilting a couple of days ago, my hubby clipped them all off. This morning the bushes are full of new buds.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| crittergranny |
Posted - May 23 2012 : 8:38:24 PM
Oh nothing better than a rose bush that keeps blooming!
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - May 23 2012 : 07:37:05 AM
Thanks, Laura. They produce roses into the fall. So, we enjoy the color almost year around.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| crittergranny |
Posted - May 23 2012 : 05:58:27 AM
Wow Marly those are so beautiful. They look sort of similar to wild roses only bigger and prettier. And how sweet that your hubby planted them for you to enjoy.
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
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| Roe |
Posted - May 20 2012 : 9:56:57 PM
Hi gals,
Thanks for the clearance rack info at Lowes or home depot will try! just moved into a new home and have lots of room for flowers.
Hugs,
Roe |
| Bear5 |
Posted - May 05 2012 : 08:27:44 AM
You are welcome, Marianne. When your Mother's Day knockout roses bloom you can put a picture here to show us.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - May 05 2012 : 03:45:29 AM
Marly,
this rose was highlighted in my Home Depot Garden Club email just yesterday. I remembered your photos and now I know what I will ask for for Mother's Day. I always choose a plant over cut flowers. Thanks for the inspiration.
Marianne |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 04:54:14 AM
Laurie - Lowe's here in Louisville(at least the one I go to) is the same way about the clearance rack thing. I did the 'scope it out' thing last week, too. Just waiting for the ones I want to finish blooming, then.....clearance rack here I come!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| laurentany |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 8:35:33 PM
Marly,
Your roses are beautiful! I too got mine at Lowes and boy oh boy- they really are a "no brainer" rose bush! Very hard, and they just seem to keep flowering!
Ladies- for those of you who live near a Lowes- watch their pricing and if you can be patient. I bought some knockouts last year for a few dollars each. In fact watch Lowes for all their clearance. Here on Long Island, the 2 local Lowes have clearance racks which they are constantly filling up. I scope out the "full price" things that I would like to have and many times they end up on clearance for a few dollars each. Gotta love a bargain!
Happy Gardening Gals!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 6:15:00 PM
That's funny, Marly! We are indeed farmgirl sisters!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 08:21:26 AM
Thanks, Janet. I'd have to give the credit to my Sweetie (husband). He planted them, and usually is the one to take care of them. I mostly just water them.
Janice, I had to laugh at your comment about the "poor Lowe's workers". When we got the four Knockout bushes, I had the Lowe's man line the different colored ones up, so I could decide on a color I wanted. He was happy when we left the store!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 06:34:55 AM
Thanks for that close up pic, Marly. I love knock out roses, too. They just look so great so fast. And the scent thing was something I thought about last year, when I bought some for the side of our house. I was picking out the bushes at Lowe's garden center, and I leaned over to smell them. Well, I ended up going from bush to bush and I found out that some have a scent, and some don't! I must have whiffed the entire display before I picked the ones I wanted. Those poor Lowe's workers, must shake their heads when they see me coming. :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| jan49829 |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 7:31:59 PM
You certainly have a green thumb!!! Those are very pretty.
Janet
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 5:12:38 PM
Here is a close-up view of the Knock-out Roses. The buds look like regular roses, but when it flowers the petals, to me, don't look like those of a regular rose.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 4:44:00 PM
Nini: They can grow really tall, over six feet tall. I keep ours trimmed to my height. Nancy, every time I trim them back, they come out much fuller. When you get your flowers growing, show us some pictures. Thanks.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 2:43:12 PM
Marly,
Those are so pretty. They came back in really good form. They look like roses we had at the farm I grew up on. Pretty soon I can have flowers here.I hope!
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 2:32:13 PM
Thank you for the info, Marly! Just one more quick question - how tall will they grow?
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 2:11:24 PM
PeggyAnn: they don't smell as good as a regular rose. And- the bloom doesn't stay dark red for too long. I do like them, and they grow well.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 2:06:18 PM
Marly...those look like a true wild rose only the folaige is brighter green and the rose is a
brighter color on the Knockout! Very Pretty! Do they smell wonderful?
blessings,
peggy
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 1:24:01 PM
Nini, they look different than regular roses. When they bud, the bud looks just like a rose bud. When they bloom the flower looks really different. I just love the color it provides. There are only four bushes planted. In Louisiana, the Knockout roses survive the winter. Usually in late March, I trim them down. Then in late September, I trim them down again.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 12:16:09 PM
SO pretty, Marly! This year is the first time I've heard of knockout roses! I saw some the other night at Costco and considered buying a couple to replace my lilacs that didn't survive this past winter. I passed on the opportunity because I didn't really know anything about them. Are they the same as regular roses? Anything special I need to know? They're just so lovely! Thanks - Nini
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