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How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
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How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by betsyw 22nd December 2012, 11:51
I've got a good flush of Firefighters coming on - big fat buds, and they've almost all coloured up, with a festive red peeking through.. Are there any tricks to push the buds to open by Christmas for a Chrsitmas lunch bouqet?
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by The Lazy Rosarian 22nd December 2012, 11:58
Hot days and water, I would say, but hot days will bring forth a bud early. Water might slow it up.
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by betsyw 22nd December 2012, 11:59
The second I can do, thnaks
EDIT: Oh, right, so water might slow down the process. I'll let the two plants go without for the next three days, then
EDIT: Oh, right, so water might slow down the process. I'll let the two plants go without for the next three days, then
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by neptune 22nd December 2012, 12:44
there are two ways to have blooms for a certain date.....
a light prune 42 days before the date required
two weeks before date....stop the water........then one week before date push water every day....
a light prune 42 days before the date required
two weeks before date....stop the water........then one week before date push water every day....
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by betsyw 22nd December 2012, 14:47
So having skipped the first two steps, neptune, should I now water every day (which I do anyway), or withold? Or is it all too late, really?
I'm seeing now that I asked this question far too late in the day to act on advice.
I'm seeing now that I asked this question far too late in the day to act on advice.
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by neptune 22nd December 2012, 18:56
pushed the water now while the weather is hot towards xmas day then go back to normal watering after xmas......
now if you are eager and we are talking about one or two plants you want for xmas, then water(but not over water) early in the morning, then again about 2-3 pm another water. Just do this for the next two days
now if you are eager and we are talking about one or two plants you want for xmas, then water(but not over water) early in the morning, then again about 2-3 pm another water. Just do this for the next two days
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by betsyw 22nd December 2012, 19:23
Got it. Will do, thank you!
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by Ozeboy 23rd December 2012, 09:42
Neptune, spoken like a true rose exhibitor. Having shown poultry for years makes me so pleased I don't have to go through all the preparation needed to bench a really outstanding exhibit.
There is a time in life for everything.
There is a time in life for everything.
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by The Lazy Rosarian 23rd December 2012, 13:47
As it is Christmas in 2 days, Carole has just to me if this doesn't work we, meaning all of us that replied are in trouble(deep) 
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by betsyw 23rd December 2012, 18:12
No complaints from me.On the contrary I am grateful for neptune's advice at this 11th hour stage, and thank him for such expert input. Next year, I'll get with the full program.
For now, the neptune regimen as suggested is my best bet, and I thank you for it, Mr Nep. If it works,that's great, if it's all too late, I am ready for 2013
For now, the neptune regimen as suggested is my best bet, and I thank you for it, Mr Nep. If it works,that's great, if it's all too late, I am ready for 2013
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by The Lazy Rosarian 23rd December 2012, 18:35
Betsy he is leading you up the garden(rose)path
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by betsyw 23rd December 2012, 18:42
And I am delighted to be so led ;-) If everything blooms, then of course I will point and stare and bow down before neptune. If nuthin' blooms, we accept the failure as our own. (Or mutter under our breath about him).
I have ever been the perfect candidate for Come in, Spinner.
I have ever been the perfect candidate for Come in, Spinner.
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by neptune 23rd December 2012, 22:46
roseman wrote:Betsy he is leading you up the garden(rose)path
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by betsyw 23rd December 2012, 23:47
Neptune, I have rto say that you shold ease back on Christmas cheer, That emoticon is seriously repulsive, LOLOLOL
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by The Lazy Rosarian 24th December 2012, 07:06
I hope Anna is ok with a look like that around the house
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Re: How to encourage buds to open for Christmas
by neptune 24th December 2012, 12:07
she is used too it.....
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