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Fortuniana Rootstock for Roses in AZ?

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Posted by liebling AZ-Phx (My Page) on
Wed, Jan 13, 10 at 20:40

Hi,
I used to buy OGR's and hybrid teas from Pickering Nurseries in Canada when I lived in Southern Cal., budded on Fortuniana stock. It was perfect for hotter climates.

They have since abandoned fortuniana in favor of multiflora, which does better in colder climes.

Where can I find OGR's (blush noisette, for instance) on fortuniana? Mail order or local is fine.

And, since I am new to the Phoenix area, I am also wondering if fortuniana is really a must, or if Dr. Huey would do all right?

Any thoughts are appreciated. :)

Thank you!

Liebling

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RE: Fortuniana Rootstock for Roses in AZ?

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Fortuniana is not a MUST but as far as my garden is considered it is a VERY strong want. This means that if I have to have the rose I will settle but I will make every effort to get it on Fort.

I highly suggest K & M Roses from Mississippi. James is amazing and the rose list is the best there is.

I just posted that we are going to have a rose auction in Mesa on Feb 20 with a great selection. My email is there also if you want you can contact me and I am always willing to help. My garden is always open for viewing and I have lots of suggestions.

Sorry for being so slow to answer but I forgot my password

Here is a link that might be useful: great info link

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Hi! Yes, that's what I figured. But, I have purchased some from CR (peat pots to be removed) on good 'ol Dr. Huey (ah, the memories from CA). They are already sprouting, amazingly. I use only organic goodies (planted with a mix of blood, bone, a tiny bit of alfalfa meal so as not to burn), plus I put micorrhizae tablets in the soil for all my plants, rose or otherwise. So, we shall see. Digging those holes here was MURRRRDERRR. lol :)

I got: Julia Child, Rainbow Sorbet, Cinco De Mayo, Easy Does it, Just Dreamy, Strike It Rich, and Tahitian Sunset. What do you think of these? I had 94 plants in CA, but none of these.

I will definitely check out K&M and do my darndest to visit you at the Mesa rose sale.

Thank you!!

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