By 13christine
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Bit of a long shot this one. I would like a rose bush `Wendy Cussons`. Any suggestions as to where I might get one. Sorry its been so long, my computer died, and I decided not to replace as I am not too good - too long in the tooth to get them really. but have decided to try again.
- 21 Apr, 2015
Answers
I remember my Dad growing it i think.....
21 Apr, 2015
Beales (classicroses.co.uk) maybe expensive but their roses are brilliant quality. If you fancy a day out, they're over the border from you in Attleborough, Norfolk.
Also try www.britishroses.co.uk
21 Apr, 2015
Beales at attleborough is stunning. I bought 5 roses from them and they are all doing brilliantly. yes expensive but such good quality. they also sell herbaceous plants too, so hide the purse when you go :o)
22 Apr, 2015
Thank you I will be contacting the two nurseries, and hopefully will get one
26 Apr, 2015
If you get one, you'll need to keep an eye on it for disease as it's not very resistant.
Give it the best growing conditions you can - especially give it lots of air (don't plant it near to a wall or fence as it will get mildew!)
Could be worth preventative treatment with Roseclear.
27 Apr, 2015
Thanks for that Urbanite, I know I could get one more resistant etc, but this particular one has sentimental memories. I have ordered one from Tranquillity so keeping fingers cross it will arrive soon, they say it has been dispatched.
28 Apr, 2015
Good luck with it - I'm a fan of the older roses (can't be doing with these David Austin breeds that are filling the country)
28 Apr, 2015
Arrived today and planted. Keep fingers crossed for me. A friend has told me to use corn maize. Don't know why is it any good and what does it do?
30 Apr, 2015
If I go go to war on greenfly I use a mixture of vegetable oil and soap - I don't know of any specific use for "corn maize" (corn and maize are really just different names for the same thing, depending on where you live and/or how old you are) and it would be interesting to know what your friend means.
1 May, 2015
Google 'Rose Wendy Cussons' - Peter Beales are selling it, along with Tranquillity Cottage Nursery (www.tranquillity-cottage-nursery.co.uk), where its much cheaper at £6.99 (around £17 from Beales).
21 Apr, 2015