I made a cross circa 2002 (record of date of this cross was lost) of a yellow miniature called 'Penny Ante' X 'William Baffin'. The idea was to get some yellow into Winter hardy shrubs roses, and hopefully some of 'William Baffin's disease resistance as well. In retrospect I think I could have chosen a better yellow, but you use what you have at any given time. This is the only seedling I got that had the large, arching shrub habit I wanted and the yellow coloring. These fade to white in a few days, but when fresh these are a beautiful clear Canary yellow. I have not used this seedling to further my goals, since it has less than ideal Blackspot resistance, but it appears quite hardy, with no freeze damage ever.If anyone reading this blog wants pollen from this to experiment with, just post a comment and I'll get some pollen ready to mail out.
I will certainly experiment with it. By the way the hips I pollinated with the L83 are growing bigger than any of the hips I pollinated so far with anything else. Must be alot of seeds in those or something.
ReplyDeleteI will collect and dry some fresh pollen tonight and mail it out tomorrow, assuming it dries sufficiently.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, L83 tends to set hips on everything, producing loads of viable seed.
I heard that William Baffin seed is really hard to germinate. Do you have any experience with it as a seed parent.
ReplyDeleteI have never gotten 'William Baffin' seeds to germinate. I think Henry Kuska once germinated some but only after lengthy and complicated treatments. I gave up on trying long ago, since it is such a willing pollen parent.
ReplyDeleteDid I send you the yellow Baffin pollen yet, I can't remember?!
You might have sent it but I have not received it yet if you did.
ReplyDeleteI received your pollen today. Thank you. I was a little surprised by the R. arkansas pollen. I don't remember requesting it but it was a very pleasant surprise. I will certainly put it to good use. Thanks again.
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