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Good Roses for Marin – Hot Cocoa
Hot Cocoa stands out for its unusual, smoky coloration—an earthy blend of rust, cinnamon, and deep red that deepens in cool weather. The flowers are borne in clusters, giving the plant a rich, glowing presence unlike traditional reds or pinks. This floribunda has a compact, bushy habit with good disease…
Oh Deer!
Deer got you down? Silently tiptoeing through the garden and munching your prize-winning roses can be frustrating and difficult to manage. As housing and commercial development squeeze these graceful marauders out of their native habitat, they’re likely to show up anywhere there’s vegetation and water – and that just may…
Good Roses for Marin – Touch of Class
Touch of Class lives up to its name with refined, exhibition-quality blooms. The flowers open in classic hybrid tea form, blending warm coral-pink with hints of apricot and gold. They are long-lasting both on the plant and in arrangements. The plant grows upright and balanced, with glossy green foliage that…
What’s Damaging my Rose Leaves?
Leafcutter bees (Megachilidae) are frequent visitors to rose gardens, and for rosarians they often inspire mixed feelings. Their signature damage—smooth, half-moon cuts taken from the edges of rose leaves—can look startling, especially on carefully groomed shrubs or exhibition plants. Yet these same insects play an important and often underappreciated role…
Good Roses for Marin – Polka
Polka is a dramatic climbing rose known for its enormous, glowing apricot blooms. The flowers are full and romantic, often showing subtle variations of peach, coral, and cream depending on weather and light. Their size and color make them impossible to overlook. This rose grows vigorously with thick canes and…
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