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Roses
Being one of the world's most favourite plants, you're sure to find plenty of information about roses on the internet. However, it's harder to find advice about growing roses in climates such as ours. Therefore, this page will mostly concentrate on information for the warm-climate rose grower, particularly the tropical and subtropical parts of Qld.
Heat and humidity present two major challenges, but with water restrictions hitting Queensland and many other parts of the world, drought tolerance also becomes an issue. Also, sun tolerance (especially burning of the flowers) is also something that the rose growers from more temperate and cloudy parts of the world have few worries about, but Queensland rose gardeners do.
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Rose Nurseries
... and other places to buy rose plants, including online retailers and mail order suppliers. For the most up-to-date information on opening hours, items in stock, prices etc, be sure to contact the business directly.
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MAXINE'S MAINLY ROSES
12 Summer Street
Laidley Qld. 4341
(by appointment)
Ph: (07) 5465 3282
www.mmroses.com.au
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Maxine's Mainly Roses stocks a wide range of old and new rose varieties including hybrid teas, florabundas, climbers, standards, miniatures and ground covers. Wholesale and retail.
Many beautiful yet tough heritage roses available, such as old tea roses.
See many roses growing in the beautiful display garden. A trip to the country town of Laidley makes a great day trip from Brisbane!
Call Maxine to discuss all your rose needs, or check the range of cultivars available at the WEBSITE
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BARTONS ROSE FARM
THE ROSE SPECIALISTS
541 Kents Lagoon Road,
Kalbar QLD 4309
Ph: (07) 54 638 029
www.bartonsrosefarm.com.au
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Buy POTTED ROSE PLANTS YEAR ROUND, direct from grower, at Bartons Rose Farm. 1000's of roses to choose from, 400 different varieties, including modern and heritage varieties; climbers, miniatures and standards. The STANDARD range feature 50 different varieties, and height from 60cm to 2m. 1000's to choose from.
Over 25 years experience growing roses commercially in SE Qld means great advice. You can also view a wide variety of roses in the extensive display gardens. The Farm is an ideal destination for a family day out, garden club or coach tour, Devonshire teas served all day.
Getting Married? The rustic charm of the farm grounds, featuring 100 year old Jacaranda trees, makes a beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony. For more information, visit the Bartons Rose Farm WEBSITE
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Most garden centres carry some roses. Look for bagged, bare-root roses during autumn/winter. Potted roses may be available at other times. For a wider selection, rare species or heritage varieties, look out for a specialist rose nursery, either located near you, or offering plants for sale by online or mail order. If you operate a rose nursery selling rose plants to Qld (retail) or offer special or hard-to-find varieties, advertising.
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More Information
Wherever you live, a great way to get information about growing roses appropriate to your geographical region is to join a local Rose Society. It may also organise shows, displays, meetings, outings or plant sales.
If you live in Queesland, keep an eye on the Events Diary of this website for society shows around the state. (p.s. if you're involved in a rose society in Qld, be sure to send in your events information for free promotion).
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NB: Information about pests, diseases, fertilisers and pesticides on websites might not be applicable where you live, or could be out of date. Always follow instructions on the label of any product you buy. Check with approriate local authorities if necessary. Also, some species or cultivars in international links may be unavailable in Australia.
Queensland
Looking for rose shows? Many organisations list upcoming events in the Events Diary, so why not see what's on in your area?
Rest of Australia
International
Texas Rose Rustlers This is the website of the world-famous Texas-based group who search cemeteries, old homesteads etc for old rose varieties (USA)
rosarosam
"Rose History and Photography". This NZ based site is a must-visit for anyone interested in old roses.
Subrosa The Newsletter of the Rose and Perennial Gardens, Huntington Botanical Gardens, California
Earth Kind Roses A program by Texas A&M University to identify landscape roses that perform well in that state on a range of soils and without a lot of pesticides.
Rosa multiflora Landscape Plant Propagation Information, University of Florida
The Roses of Taif Article about the commercial production of damask rose (Rosa x Damascena) for perfumery in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco World magazine
By the way, did you know that did you know that the year 2002 was Year of the Rose?
Over time, it's hoped to build a collection of resources related to individual species/cultivars that are reputed to perform reasonably well in the subtropical parts of Queensland and/or are readily available here. This is a long-term project, and there's not much to see here yet. THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. Meanwhile, check the sites of the local societies given above for more information about good roses for Queensland, maybe even join one!
Gold Medal Humboldt Rose Society (northern California)
Iceberg World Federation of Rose Societies
Banksia Rose
Rosa banksiae Mediterranean climate gardening throughout the world
Rosa banksiae Encyclopedia of Stanford Trees, Shrubs & Vines (PDF)
Tea Roses
Others
Mutabilis "Earthkind Roses" Texas A&M University
To be continued...
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