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Re: Rugosas and pillars

 >I know that rosa rugosa is prized for its drought tolerance -- but how
>well can it withstand relatively moist conditions?
>
>And Keith -- Iwon't flame you for calling a pillar rose a *short* rose,
>but wouldn't a rambler make a better pillar rose than a climber?
>Climbers tend to have fairly stiff canes that aren't very amenable to
>wrapping around things, while rambler cames are quite flexible as a
>rule.
>

I have a difficult time keeping rambler's under control, but I freely admit
that I've got way too much going on here for me to handle anyway.  My
concept of 'pillar' may be a little too formal, but's it's the look I want
since these are in the middle of a formal rose garden.  'America' is  a very
good example of the type of climber I'm talking about.  Not overly
aggressive and sends out  a good display on the laterals, covering the
pillar from top to (near) bottom.  I've had better luck with ramblers taking
over a fence or climbing into a tree, where I'm not so inclined to control
it; in fact it's a look I'm beginning to prefer (the formal garden may be
yanked next year; I keep having to replace too much lavender).

Rugosa's seem to be pretty adaptable.  They are considered a noxious weed
here in WNY by some, and I've seen them thriving in all different
situations: fields, ditches, everywhere.  My 'Blanc Double de Coubert' kept
getting sunburn on the blossoms, so I moved it into a partly shaded, evenly
moist situation with Astilbes.  It's thriving, in spite of getting half
eaten by my puppy (she has a cast iron mouth).

Keith
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