Autumn has finally arrived in our Alabama garden. Cooler temps and moderate rainfall seems to put our roses back in “grow” mode and we are beginning to see some spectacular fall blooms. We have 4 shrubs of ‘Queen Elizabeth’ grandiflora growing in our garden. Like most grandifloras, they bloom best when allowed to grow tall, so we prune these high and they really put out the blooms at a height of about 3 1/2 to 4′ tall. For some reason, the best colors of the year come with the fall flush of bloom and I can tell you they are a welcome friend indeed.
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Christopher R. VanCleave – America’s Favorite Rose Gardener
Nicknamed "The Redneck Rosarian”, Chris VanCleave is passionate about gardening and growing roses. He is an active member of the Birmingham chapter of the American Rose Society, serving two terms as President. In 2007, he created the Rose Chat Podcast which has reached over a half a million listeners with news and information on growing on growing the world’s most beloved flower, the rose.
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The Redneck Rosarian 
those are awesome. for a rose. lol.
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Just kidding. Those are spectacular.
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Ha! Thanks.
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Gorgeous! I’ve never seen this bloom in person, but they do look spectacular in your pictures. I agree that the fall rose colors are ever more vibrant than in spring.
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It was the very first grandiflora hybridized and in my opinion the best. Such beautiful blooms.
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Lovely Chris! Beautiful photos too!
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I think Queen Elizabeth is just the prettiest amongst the pink roses. I had one and it died so I am apprehensive about getting another one. It is just so lovely though that I may have to rethink this.
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Just perfect!
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