Seen below, the rose seedlings at the Sproul Rose Farm are about to bloom. With our "el nino" weather, I have been worrying about the dreaded downy mildew fungus showing up again this year (and some seedlings are showing signs of it). Hopefully, with the warmer weather that we have been enjoying, the outbreak will be minimal since I do not spray.
Here are some closeups of some of my favorites. The first is of a rugosa mini coming from L56-1 x Mr. Ralph Moore's "Pink Fragrant Rugosa".
The next is from a complex cross having 'Double Knock Out' as a grandparent on the seed parent side by a cross of a seedling coming from 'Gemini' x 'First Impression' on the pollen parent side.
Seen below is another favorite seedling that is totally thornless coming from a cross of a 'Darlow's Enigma' Hulthemia seedling by a "Basye's Thornless" Hulthemia seedling. It has interesting grey-green foliage.
And, lastly, my absolute favorite seedling with regard to foliage (the blooms however are not that exciting) coming from a cross of L56-1 x "Basye's Thornless".
Hi Jim, first time caller, long time listener! amazing blog, so greatfull for your updates on your breeding program. My question is, at this point when the seedlings are harvested out of the green house and put in pots outside, are the seedlings on own root or grafted? Also what sthe potting media you use? Cheers ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Pasquale, thank you for your comments!
ReplyDeleteThe seedlings are on their own roots. I rarely graft seedlings anymore since most roses in the future will be grown on their own roots. The potting media is from Sunshine Mix.
That foliage looks great!(last pic)
ReplyDeleteThanks Reigning Roses! Wow! It's been almost a year since your comment. So sorry for the delay in responding. I'm loving that one's offspring.
DeleteKeep trying to work with L56-1 x "Basye's Thornless" its beautiful once its dialed in on the bloom side I'd name that child "Christmas Wreath" It reminds me of my favorite foliage rose Charisma.
ReplyDeleteThank you Autumnblue! Still working on it and loving some of the results.
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