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RE: ramblers

Michelle,

I read your message and hoped you were in Sunset Zone 4, not a USDA 4.  I 
planted Alexandre Girault last year as a rather vigorous rooted section.  It 
grew like a weed.  It made it through this rather mild winter, but not with 
flying colors.  There is some dieback.  I was surprised to see Heirloom's 
catalog lump all the wichuriana ramblers together and hardy to Zone 4. 
 Usually they are listed as hardy to Zone 5 with a few being a bit hardier. 
 If at all possible, see if you can find someone growing these ramblers in 
your area.  I'm on the border of Zone 4/5.

Lynn in Northern IL

On Thursday, April 09, 1998 1:58 PM, Wade & Michelle Peterson 
[SMTP:wdpmap@lse.fullfeed.com] wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I just received Heirloom Old Garden Roses catalog in the mail today and
> I am so excited!
>
> I want to cover up an ugly shed with a rambler, the shed isn't very big,
> about 5x8.  I plan on planting roses on one side of the shed, is 5 or 6
> feet enough room for two ramblers?  If it is enough room, have you ever
> seen two differant ramblers together?  I'm thinking of Blushing Lady
> and/or Alexandre Girault.
>
> Michelle
> zone 4