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Re: New To List

lowery@teamzeon.com wrote:

> Greetings to everyone!
>
> I live in between zones 5 & 6 and I've given up on hybrid teas.  The
> humidity and heat are terrible and the teas don't do much for me here
> without 24-hour care (it seems so, at least!).  I am currently in love
> with
> shrub roses.  They are blooming as we speak with very little care from
> me
> and are growing in leaps and bounds (especially 'Bonica').
>
> Question:  I would like a good, reputable source for more shrub
> roses.  I
> have relied in the past on a local nursery that stocks J&P roses.
> However,
> this year they only featured teas (gasp!).  Can somebody help me?
> Also,
> for those who are in a similar zone, what shrubs are doing well for
> you?
> Which ones are blooming year around?  I am especially interested in
> what
> are you planting with your roses to compliment them.
>
> I look forward to some good info from the list as in the past.  Thanks
> a
> bunch!!

Wayside Gardens has some shrub roses.  They are in hodges, SC, and their
phone number is 1-800-845-1124.  The only shrub that I have is Royal
Bonica (supposively an improved Bonica), which is from Wayside.  This is
its first year, and it hasn't done anything too exciting yet.
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