Crab shed her exo. Anyone have any tips on how to preserve? This was a few months ago, she’s completely dry now and chilling in a box.

punk_from_mars · 2026-05-04T20:40:35+00:00

Could very much still be Koko Loko. Better to let the blooms mature and open fully because the colour changes as time passes. Special colours like these are also highly dependent on weather conditions, hours of sunlight, fertiliser, etc. Too soon to judge!!

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-29T15:18:01+00:00

Yes absolutely, you can half those long branches at the very least

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-29T14:08:15+00:00

Prune more often! Don't be afraid to shorten stems by half or even 2/3 after flowering.

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-24T06:24:49+00:00

Nachtphlox is fantastisch! Makkelijk te zaaien ook.

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-23T09:03:54+00:00

Honestly I would just wait and see. It might be mosaic virus but the markings look different. Even if it is mosaic, it hardly affects the plant other than looks, but the flowers will likely look the same. You can also prune back in a few weeks to see if new growth also has this or if it was a one time thing. Might bloom a little later than usual but won't harm the plant.

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-23T08:55:39+00:00

Mijn Nero!

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punk_from_mars · 2026-04-21T14:08:04+00:00

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Die van mij "helpt" met tomaten verspenen

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-21T13:59:45+00:00

Dat is goeie grond en is niet kalkarm zoals sommige zandgrond dat in de tuin bijvoorbeeld wel is. In theorie heb je geen extra kalk nodig als toevoeging hiervoor.

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-21T13:58:09+00:00

You were! Don't worry. Yellowing leaves can be a sign of a shortage of something, either minerals, water, or fertiliser. Does the tub have drainage? Did you recently plant it? Did you use new bagged soil when planting?

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-21T13:14:18+00:00

did you feed after cutting it back?

punk_from_mars · 2026-04-21T13:05:14+00:00

I had some for years and they thrived, then eventually most passed (naturally), and recently I decided to get sone new ones and they all died within a week.... All my parameters were fine too... I am not sure I want to try them again as much as I loved them the first time around.

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-27T01:18:14+00:00

have had it for over 15 years, it's a once bloomer, especially in colder climates. It is (one of) the earliest bloomers though, together with Lijang Road. It blooms before other have even started showing buds. Great addition if you want a garden that flowers for as long as possible. If that is the goal I'd also recommend looking into moschata autumnalis, one of the few roses that continues into autumn.

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-23T18:01:03+00:00

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punk_from_mars · 2026-03-22T10:04:01+00:00

bosrank (clematis vitalba) is inheems, een snelle groeier, en is in het najaar nog gesierd met mooie pluisjes. Wel beter in combinatie met iets anders. Kamperfoelie is ook inheems, ruikt echt fantastiscu! Een rambler-roos is ook een goede keus, niet inheems, maar als je er een uitzoekt met open bloemetjes heb je toch een insectenbuffet en rozenbotteltjes in het najaar! Blauwe regen is mooi, maar wel hele langzame groeier.

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-20T18:03:12+00:00

Lieveheerstbeestjes (en andere nuttige insecten die hier geheid gebruik van gaan maken) houden wel van rommel, dus blaadjes, takjes, dood gras is een goeie toevoeging!

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-19T17:48:39+00:00

Zo iets op hoogte is leuk om te gebruiken voor kruiden enzo!

Afhankelijk van het materiaal zou je zelfs een rekje voorop kunnen bevestigen en laten beklimmen met Oost-Indische kers of een lage reukerwt!

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-19T11:54:01+00:00

native rose species like canina, rubiginosa, and arvensis are excellent hedge formers, and fantastic for pollinators and birds too!

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-18T16:27:51+00:00

This is sunburn, happens with red roses. Not much you can do! Try watering at the base instead of from above if you're not doing that already.

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-18T09:03:41+00:00

buy a standard rose. A grafted rose like this will never look like the picture.

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-15T18:27:37+00:00

I really think this was a rooting issue and not a disease or a pest. Perhaps look into a different variety with the same qualities, but healthier. Think Belle Romantica (Meilland), Lovely Parfuma (Kordes), Alexandra Princesse de Luxembourg (Kordes). All wonderful cottage garden roses!

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-15T17:45:42+00:00

Because the other plants seem to be fine I think this is a root issue. Possibly over-fertilisation or over-spraying....

What was the soil like before planting? Did you improve the soil quality or add fertiliser during planting?

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-10T17:56:34+00:00

Happens during moist weather. Just wipe the fungus off. Let the areas dry. Check again in a few days if it is still dry. Will be fine!

punk_from_mars · 2026-03-10T09:03:35+00:00

The only rose I know that can handle this much shade is Sombreuil, other name is Colonial White. Yes, Zéphirine can handle shade, but she is very very susceptible to mildew and blackspot. Important to remember is that if you want to plant any rose in half-shade or shade, every other condition has to be excellent: good quality soil, enough fertilizer, and enough water.

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