Friday, April 27, 2012

My Yellow Seedling

Four years ago, I plucked a rose hip from my neighbor's 'Peace' rose.  One of the roses that I grew from the seeds in that hip has turned out to be a superstar in the garden. 



Who would have guessed that a child of 'Peace' would be extremely resistant to disease and bloom profusely throughout the season?  The flowers are three inches across.  They are a soft medium yellow when they open, and they fade only slightly as they age.  I can even detect a bit of fragrance!

Now that this bush has some size (it's about 3 feet high and 4 feet wide) I am going to make a concerted effort to root cuttings this summer to test its performance in other gardens.  If all goes well, it will be so cool to have a rose on the market that I actually bred myself!

Look out, Knock Out ... the yellow seedling is breathing down your neck.

17 comments:

  1. Love, love, love that rose, and when I saw it last year, remember I stopped dead in my tracks and asked you what it was....I will definitely BUY!!!! :)

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  2. Oh MY! It IS beautiful! I think I might want that one! So make sure we know when it is ready to be in a new home!
    Martha

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  3. I have a spot saved in a very testing climate; as one of the K-State horticulturists says; "the reason all the seed companies vie to participate in the Kansas trials is that if it will grow here, it will grow anywhere."

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  4. RPN would be most happy to test that gorgeous seedling with a no chemical support zone 8b! Toast to Hartwood Roses for a rising star!

    Hugs,
    Cyd

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  5. I have always loved yellow roses and this one is just stunning in its soft perfection.

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  6. It's beautiful! Love that soft yellow. Hope you can get this one growing so you can sell it. Hugs, Linda

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  7. Now wouldn't that be something??!! It is a beauty!~Patti

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  8. Connie, Love this rose. Such a beautiful color. You need to give the knockout a run for its money.....

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  9. Connie- That is a gorgeous rose! I love a pale yellow rose-it is like a spot of sweet sunshine in the garden. xo Diana

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  10. Beautiful! Yellow roses are my favorite. Years ago at our old house, I had a beautiful yellow rose that had huge blooms and would grow up over the eaves of the house if I didn't keep it trimmed back. I wish I remembered the name of it as I would have loved to have another one like it but it was a gift and I didn't think about it :/

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  11. How very exciting! It is a beautiful rose, I love the delicate colour. I'm very impressed.

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  12. Good for you. I look forward to seeing more.

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  13. That's awesome that you grew a rose from seed! You'll have to think of a name now. Love your blog.

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  14. Put me on the list of people who HAVE TO HAVE that rose. I love it!
    Kathy

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  15. Connie- this yellow rose is fabulous- I love yellow roses- they are so rare I think. I long to have one--
    Vicki

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