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Re: Three Rose Questions

> Subject:  Three Rose Questions
> 
> Hello Rosarians,
> 
> Here are my questions regarding Growing certain roses in Houston.
> 
> 1.  I am interested in mini's and one in particular is called Jeanne LaJoie
> which is a climbing mini.  I am interested in whether these can be planted
> in
> a large pot which is set against a fence where it can be trained to grow
> out
> on the fence.  How much room in the pot is needed to support a miniature
> climber?  I am also considering some of the larger climbing antique roses
> and
> wondered which would be best in Houston.
> 
> 2.  Does anyone have specific experience with growing antique gallica roses
>  in
> Houston (zone 9a Upper Texas Gulf Coast)  specifically the two ancient
> roses,
> Rosa gallica officionalis and Rosa gallica versicolor.  Are these going to
> be
> "heat & humidity" hardy enough to make it through the Houston summers?
> 
> 3.  If I wish to use some of my roses for culinary pursuits, what organic
> fungicides/pesticides are considered as approved for FOOD CROPS which are
> effective on Roses.
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