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standard rose Peace

By Clarice

2 Nov, 2009
17 likes

This rose tree had just about gone past its sell by date last year after i had had it for approx 25yrs, but this is the result after Mickc told me to use epsonsalts, as it did so well with it, i kept feeding it about every 2wks with it, so next spring it will be feed again with it all summer.

Comments on this photo

Terratoonie

Wow... that's a lovely pic.
Thanks.. will go on my blog alongside the Epsom Salts !

2 Nov, 2009

Clarice

Cheers TT catch you later xx

2 Nov, 2009

Amy

I'm pleased it did the trick for you Carole , it's given it a new lease of life ...........

2 Nov, 2009

Stripes

I've never heard of giving roses Epsom salts, that's a new one on me ............ What quantity did you use please ?

2 Nov, 2009

Doon

Gorgeous photo. I too buy a big bag of epsom salts & doctor them. They also get baking soda. Lovely, lovely rose.

2 Nov, 2009

Sanbaz

pretty carol:o)

2 Nov, 2009

Clarice

Stripes i use a flat tablespoon in a full watering can, and i pour some of it in a spray bottle and spray the leaves aswell, hope i've helped you, Doon thanks for another tip, all i use baking powder for is to clean fridge with.

2 Nov, 2009

Pansypotter

Must give this a try as your roses look gorgeous!

2 Nov, 2009

Stripes

Thanks Clarice, I shall certainly try this, does it keep black spot away ?
mine were covered this year, never seen them so bad.

2 Nov, 2009

Dawnsaunt

Thanks for the tip Clarice, a rose I set this summer doesnt look too good at the moment. I must get some.

2 Nov, 2009

Bernieh

It's done so well - beautiful.

2 Nov, 2009

Wagger

I'm up for giving that a try too - your rose looks so healthy!

2 Nov, 2009

Madperth

Beautiful! I love the Peace Rose! I'm going to try it on my roses too!

2 Nov, 2009

Clarice

Stripes for blackspot on it i use rose clear.

3 Nov, 2009

Gee19

Well you certainly pick up some interesting tips here! Baking soda for cleaning the fridge - I will definitely give that a go. Thanks Clarice :)

3 Nov, 2009

Clarice

Gee years ago i got a fridge from electricboard they use to have shops on the high streets, and in the leaflet on how to clean the fridge, thats what it said so i just mix about a teaspoon in a bowl of water, its suppose to keep your fridge smelling sweet, and leaves it shinining.

3 Nov, 2009