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Re: quitting Ts



>I'm glad to read some posts from fellow rosarians who have given up on
>hybrid teas. I have struggled for years to grow these cranky plants,
>with little success.

I had very good success with them in the South.  Since I've moved to Western
New York, they've not been worth the effort.  I started trying other
varieties (English, OGR, species) and have never been happier.  Not only has
my idea of what constitues 'beauty' in a Rose bloom changed radically, I'm
positively goofy about the landscaping potential of the different varieties.

Frankly, it's like discovering a whole new plant. While I do respect Hybrid
Tea enthusiasts, the Hybrid Tea is simply not for me anymore.

>The blooms may not be quite as spectacular, nor the scents as
>abundant,

I have to politely disagree;  I've never had more breathtaking blooms than I
have now, nor more incredible fragrance.

>
>To the Bonica growers, are you referring to the original or the new
>variety? I have 2 of the first and am considering the updated variety
>for next spring.

I have the original Bonica.  Wonderful rose, but I'm happily building a
collection of Hybrid Perpetuals, Bourbons, Albas, English, etc., etc..   I'm
not too concerned about a 'new and improved'  Bonica when there's so many
other avenues to go down.  'Bonica' does have a permanent home with me, I
must add.


>Also have a few old-shrub roses that bloom off and on all season; two
>are very highly scented, the blooms are beautiful. All in all, they sure
>beat growing Ts.


The list of OGRs available is staggering.  Hopefully this list will
encourage you to try more.

Nice hearing from you!

Keith, zone 5 (or so they tell me....)
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