Our Favorite Roses - Orchard Nursery

Our Favorite Roses
Few plants give gardeners as much pleasure as roses. Exceptionally versatile, roses are tough plants which
grace the garden with their generous bloom and marvelous fragrance. The most difficult thing about roses can
be choosing from the hundreds of available varieties. To help narrow the field, we asked our nursery professionals
which roses they couldn’t live without.
An Evening
in the Garden
A Benefit for LASF
the Lafayette Arts & Science Foundation
Wed., August 19 th 6-8PM
We have another fantastic event
planned with wine tasting, gourmet
sampling, music and art, plus just
strolling around on a summer's eve.
Make your reservations for this Free*
event by calling 925-299-5444 and
receive your complimentary wine
glass at the wine tasting. Carpooling
is recommended.
*We ask that you please consider
making a donation to LASF.
Orchard Nursery, Florist
& Lazy K Gift House
Home & Garden News
August 2009
Shawna, Collector’s Corner
Distant Drums – 3-4’ Shrub rose. Flowers have
a unique smoky purple color and good fragrance.
Blooms abundantly in large clusters. Gorgeous
in flower arrangements.
Mary Rose – 3-4’ English rose with strong
fragrance. Very double, rich pink blooms are
superior cut flowers.
Chris, GM
Abbaye de Cluny – 4-5’ Romantica rose. Double
apricot flowers are large and very fragrant.
Sally Holmes – 6-8’ Shrub, usually grown as a
small climbing rose. Huge clusters of white
flowers open from peachy-pink buds. Excellent
repeat bloom, good in arrangements.
Bonnie, Nursery & Rose Buyer
Aperitif – 5-6’ Hybrid tea rose. Soft, luminous
yellow blooms with perfect Hybrid tea shape.
Excellent cut flower with long vase life.
Bonica – 3-4’ Landscape rose with tons of small,
double medium pink flowers all season. Very
disease resistant.
Randall, Bedding Plant Buyer
Sombreuil – Large (15’ or more) Climbing rose
with profuse creamy-white f lowers. Very
fragrant, and continuously blooming.
What a Peach – 4-5’ Landscape rose with large
clusters of small, perfect peach-colored blooms.
Long bloom season, moderate fragrance and
excellent disease resistance.
Robbie , Bedding Plants
Cecile Brunner – Large (up to 30’) Climber. This
beloved antique rose blooms only once, but with
a stunning display in spring. Small blooms are
soft pink, perfectly formed, and wonderfully
fragrant.
Neptune – 3-4’ Hybrid tea with large, luscious
lavender blooms and great fragrance. Blooms
abundantly, and holds well when cut.
Tracy, Nursery & Display
Broadway – 3-4’ Hybrid tea. Very vigorous rose
with cheerful golden yellow and pink blooms and
delicious scent. Long-lasting in the vase.
New Zealand – 3-4’ Hybrid tea with good disease
resistance. Creamy pink flowers have a delightful
honeysuckle fragrance and long stems for
cutting.
Vern, IT, Signs & Graphics
Variegata de Bologna – 6’ Bourbon rose with
fabulous red and white striped old-fashioned
blooms. Strong fragrance. Unlike many old
garden roses, this one reblooms.
Buff Beauty – 6-7’ Hybrid musk, beautiful as an
upright, arching shrub or small climber. Profuse,
apricot blooms are nicely fragrant. Like most
hybrid musks, can tolerate some shade.
Peter, Nursery Manager & Plant Buyer
Color Magic – 4-5’ Hybrid tea with large,
glowing pink blooms and excellent disease
resistance. Very fragrant flowers are beautiful
cut.
Mutabilis – 5-6’ antique China rose with single
flowers opening yellow and changing to pink and
cream. All colors may be on the shrub at once, for
a fabulous ever-changing display. Good disease
resistance and fragrance.
Jan, Nursery & Cactii/Succulents
Zephirine Drouhin – 9’ (or larger) antique
Bourbon rose, used as a climber. Brilliant pink
blooms are borne in abundance over a long season.
Intensely colored and fragrant, flowers make
great jelly. Canes are nearly thornless.
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Orchard Nursery & Florist • Home & Garden News • August 2009
Find bargains galore at our …
Starting August 1 st you’ll find enticing
deals on gifts and accessories from our
Flower Shop, Lazy K House,
and our Garden Gift department.
These sale items will be displayed
prominently on our Front Porch.
The sale won’t last forever, so come on
down and take advantage of bargain
basement prices and bring home a some
beautiful things for your home & garden!
Grow the “Organic Way” with your roses!
According to rose guru Rayford Reddell, the author of The Rose Bible
(© 1994 by Rayford C. Reddell), alfalfa is a must for modern hybrid roses.
Alfalfa, as it decomposes, yields triacontanol (a type of alcohol) which when
it reaches rose roots stimulates
‘basal breaks’. A basal break is
simply a term used to describe the
emergence of new stems (canes) at
the base of the plant above the graft
that will produce vigorous growth
and abundant flowers. Rosarians
love basal breaks and cut out old
wood from year to year making
room for them to grow.
Early Spring is the time to apply
alfalfa. Here at Orchard Nursery,
we have E.B. Stone Alfalfa Meal in 3
lb. boxes and 10 lb. bags. Apply it out
to the drip line of established plants.
Then apply the recommended
amount of either E.B.Stone or Dr.
Earth Rose Food. Cover with 2-3
inches of organic compost, used as
a mulch, and water in well.
Mid-Summer an additional application of E.B. Stone or Dr Earth Rose
Food will keep your roses happy right down to their roots. Remember
that roses growing in the ground like deep weekly waterings rather than
frequent sprinklings.
Why switch to an organic alternative for your roses? Using organics
feeds soil micro- organisms that in turn provide a steady, slow supply of
nutrients for plants. This results in thick cell membranes and strong,
healthy growth that resists attack from insects and diseases. (see
Orchard Home & Garden News, March 2008, ‘Foiling the Attack of
the Aphids’).
So then, here is our easy and organic alternative rose formula…
For roses in the ground:
Spring (late February/early March)
Mix 2 cups of Alfalfa Meal with 2 cups of Organic E.B. Stone or
Dr. Earth Rose Food for each rose. Spread under the established
rose from the trunk to about 3-4 feet out (at least to the drip line).
Then apply 2-3 inches of organic compost as a mulch on top of
the fertilizer. (Gold Rush, Bumper Crop, Paydirt, or homemade
compost). Water in thoroughly.
Summer (late July/early August)
Spread 2 cups Organic E.B. Stone or Dr. Earth Rose Food
for each rose (as above). Work into top 2” of soil and water in
thoroughly.
For roses in containers:
Apply in late February, early May and early August. Use the
Spring formula at ½ the given amounts. Spread evenly over the
surface of the soil in container. Mix into the top inch or 2 of soil
and water in thoroughly.
By Jan Enderle CCNPro

from the Lazy K Buyer, Anne
I have just found some fabulous new Wrap Hoop Earrings from San Francisco
Designers Viv & Ingrid that I know you will love. They are made from sterling
silver and 14K gold-filled and hand-wrapped with semi-precious stones, pearls
and crystals. They would be the perfect pair of earrings to grab and go with any
outfit, and very NOW.
Travelers take note:
If you are taking a trip
this summer we’ve got the
perfect line of travel clothing called
Contourwear at the Lazy K. Each
piece is SPF30+, breathable,
quick drying and best of all
wrinkle resistant. And they
look fabulous! Just put them
on and you’ll understand. It’s so
hard to find something that is both
extremely flattering and functional. Go from
the mountain hike right out to a lovely dinner and you’ll
be fashionable comfortable.
And, don’t forget your Oka B sandals. They are an invaluable part of my
summer wardrobe… Couldn’t leave home without them! And we have some
adorable new styles, especially the silver and copper Malia with little flowers
running down one side.
Lastly, my staff and I want to send thanks to all our friends and fans who made
“An Evening in the Garden” such a great party. We all had a wonderful time and
hope to see you again for the next event… Anne and the Lazy K Ladies
The Lazy K
“Source for the Exceptional”
Orchard Nursery & Florist • Home & Garden News • August 2009
Herbs for Grilling
Now that summer is in full
swing, here are some recommended
herbs to use while grilling. When
cooking with herbs on the grill,
you don’t want them to burn, so
control the heat and get creative
on how you can apply the flavor of
the herb. Use marinades, (an easy
quick marinade is chopping the
herb up and mixing it with olive
oil) stuff them under the skin, or
use in a stuffing. If you can actually
cut whatever you are grilling and
stuff the herb in, that is a great way
to allow the f lavor to permeate
further.
With fish, a nice way to cook it
is in foil wrap, so the fish doesn’t dry out. You can add an extra amount of olive
oil, parsley, dill, along with other ingredients such as onions, mushrooms,
summer squashes, and small cooked potatoes.
Basil: Goes with chicken, halibut, lamb, salmon, tuna, beef, pork and
vegetables. Fresh basil should be added at the last minute so it won’t be burnt
and lose some of the flavor.
Rosemary: Goes with chicken, most fish and shellfish, beef, lamb,
pork and vegetables. One fun way to use rosemary is to grow the varieties
that are upright and use the stems as skewers. Soak them first in water or
olive oil. This is especially great with lamb, drizzled with a little lemon as
it cooks. For looks on the plate as well as while eating, grill a whole stem of
rosemary and let it cook until crispy, but not heavily burnt. This adds great
texture and taste to many dishes.
Thyme: Goes with all poultry, most fish and shellfish, beef, lamb,
pork, & vegetables. The common thyme, also known as English thyme is
an excellent choice, but some other good ones to use are lemon and lime
thymes. They both can give an extra zesty flavor.
Oregano: Goes with chicken, most fish and shellfish, beef, lamb, and
vegetables. Oregano can have a strong and pungent flavor and aroma. This
may require a bit more caution in its use, but still gives you that fabulous
Mediterranean flavor.
French Tarragon: Goes with all poultry, most fish and shellfish,
beef, lamb, pork, and vegetables. Tarragon is widely used in classic French
cooking for a variety of dishes including chicken, fish, and vegetables. Care
needs to be taken when using this herb because the flavor can dominate.
Sage: Goes with chicken, halibut, sole, beef, lamb, pork, and vegetables.
This herb is well known for stuffing. So, if you are cooking a whole chicken
or Cornish game hen, this would be the perfect herb for the stuffing.
Come in to Orchard Nursery and pick up some herbs so you can enjoy
your summer grilled meals.
Riddle me this… You throw away the outside and
cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw
away the inside. What is it?
Find the answer in the address panel

Garden Checklist for August
•Harvest summer vegetables frequently to extend
production.
• For beautiful spring blossoms divide and transplant bearded
iris this month.
• Pinch off fuchsia seed pods to extend bloom period.
• Plant perennials during the next six weeks for blooms next
spring and for years to come.
• Check brown spots in lawns for sod web worms and
grubs.
• Clean up around fruit trees and pick any old fruit that could
harbor soft rot fungus.
• Plant beets and carrots for fall harvest.
• Trim off old f lowers on summer annuals to prolong
blooming.
• August is the month to give your roses the last feeding of the
rose formula listed in our ‘Rose Care’ sheet (or, the ‘Organic
Alternative’ printed this newsletter). If you don’t get it done
in August you can still do it in September. If you do this,
you will still be cutting roses in November and even into
December, if the weather cooperates.
The ‘Rose Care’ sheet is available in the store or online at:
www.ochardnursery.com, look for it on the “Rose” page.
Late August- September
• Prepare the garden for winter vegetables by removing all spent
summer vegetables.
• Plant early flowering sweet peas for an abundance of flowers
during the holidays.
• Words of warning: with soaring temperatures do not leave
plant material in a hot car for even fifteen minutes. Make
the garden center your last stop on the way home, or make
arrangements for delivery.
• Divide crowded clumps of Shasta Daisies now for better
flower size next summer.
• Water Japanese Iris thoroughly before and during the
blooming season to promote a spectacular bloom.
• Support chrysanthemum by staking. The fuller they become
the possibility they may break.
• Keep baiting slug and snails especially once you’ve set out
new seedling.
• If your azaleas have set their buds, switch to 0-10-10
fertilizer to promote bigger flowers in the spring. Using
high nitrogen fertilizer will cause the azalea to drop their
flower buds and keep on growing.
Have a question about your garden, home decorating or houseplants?
Ask the experts at Orchard. We’re here to help!
Does anything taste better than a crisp, sweet apple newly
picked off the tree? Or a juicy, vine ripened tomato fresh from
the garden?
At Orchard Nursery, we believe nothing beats the taste of
garden-fresh produce. We think that everyone should be able
to experience it. With that in mind, we are proudly joining
forces with Garden Writers of America’s “Plant a Row for
the Hungry” and the Monument Crisis Center. The goal is to
connect home gardeners who grow extra fruits and vegetables
with those in our community who are in need of that nutritious
food.
Grow It Forward
It may be hard to imagine, but the face of hunger isn’t just
homeless people in our downtowns. It is the face of an elderly
neighbor choosing between food and medication. It is the
working parent who earns too much to qualify for food stamps
so she goes without in order to feed her children. It is the middle
class family dealing with job loss and relying on the local food
pantry for donations. Everyone can do something to help
alleviate hunger in their community. Donating as little as one
pound of fresh produce – a few tomatoes or a couple of squash
– can supplement up to four meals for a person in need.
The mission of the Monument Crisis Center is to provide food,
help, and referrals in crisis situations and promote community
awareness of needs and available resources. The Center
provides emergency food supplies (a 3 day supply of nutritious
food) to families in need.
Orchard Nursery invites you to help us make a difference in
our community. Drop off your surplus harvest at Orchard
Nursery from July 5th through October 26th. Donations
will be accepted on Sundays and Mondays only. Orchard
Nursery will then take the bountiful harvest to the Monument
Crisis Center, who will in turn disperse it to those in need.
Here are some items that will hold up well and have high
nutritional value:
•Tomatoes (pick while
slightly under ripe)
•Squash
•Eggplant
•Carrots
•Radishes
•Beans
•Corn
•Cucumbers
•Peppers (mild or hot)
•Onions
•Garlic
•Winter squash (acorn
or butternut)
•Collard greens
•Cabbage
•Chard
•Broccoli
•Potatoes
•Apples

Rose Favorites continued from page 1
Rosa rugosa – 4-6’ Species rose, with several varieties available, ‘Blanc
Double de Coubert,’ ‘Hansa,’ etc. Tough as nails, rugosa roses are
renowned for their disease-resistance, profuse bloom, showy hips
(enjoyed by birds), and lovely fall color. Canes can be quite thorny.
Marty, Nursery & Bonsai
Angel Face – 2-3’ Floribunda with rich lavender blooms and intoxicating
fragrance. Always in bloom, this rose is great for cutting.
Double Delight – 3-4’ Hybrid tea. Blooms are white with cherry-red
edges, and have the most delicious scent. Fabulous cut flower. Always in
bloom.
Michael, Nursery & Trees
Blue Girl – 3-4’ Hybrid tea with silvery-lavender blooms and a nice
fragrance. Long-stemmed blooms are good for cutting.
Lime Sublime – 3-4’ Floribunda. Creamy-white flowers with a touch of
chartreuse have a very fresh look, and are nicely fragrant. Beautiful in
arrangements. Continuously blooming and disease resistant.
Dave, Nursery & Receiving
Eden – Climbing Romantica with large, old-fashioned blooms of creamywhite,
heavily blushed with pink. Lovely fragrance, and blooms heavily
over a long season. Good disease resistance.
Iceberg – 4-5’ Floribunda with pure white, fragrant blooms. This famous
rose is used extensively because of its vigor, disease-resistance and
continuous, heavy bloom.
Orchard Nursery & Florist • Home & Garden News • June 2009
Jess, Nursery & 5 gallon shrubs & perennials
Sterling Silver – 2-3’ Hybrid tea with silvery-lavender color and intense
fragrance. Nice cut flower.
Chrysler Imperial – 3-4’ Hybrid tea with velvety, dark red blooms and
rich fragrance. Blooms are beautifully shaped and make lovely cut flowers.
Bonita, Nursery & 1 gallon shrubs & perennials
Neptune – See Robbie on page 1.
Fourth of July Climber – 10-14’ Climbing rose. Semi-double (10-16
petals) flowers are bright red and white with a yellow eye. Large clusters
of f lowers make a dramatic display. Nicely fragrant and disease
resistant.
Alex, Bedding Plants
Neptune – See Robbie on page 1.
Burning Desire – 4-5’ Hybrid tea with lightly fragrant, bright red blooms.
Flowers are beautifully formed, and long stems make this an excellent
cut flower.
Victoria, Collector’s Corner
Scentimental – 3-4’ Floribunda with double, white and raspberry red
blooms. The shrub is well-shaped, vigorous and disease resistant. Always
in bloom, this rose very fragrant makes a fantastic cut flower.
Double Delight – 3-4’ Hybrid tea. Blooms are white with cherry-red
edges, and have the most delicious scent. A fabulous cut flower—always
in bloom.
Thanks to Victoria Alley in Collector’s Corner for surveying our staff and
putting this story together.
Orchard’s Home & Garden News is published by Orchard Nursery & Florist, Inc. Articles are written or selected from current horticultural
publications by the staff of Orchard Nursery & Florist.
Orchard Nursery & Florist, Inc.
4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-284-4474
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