| Client | Adelaide Botanic Gardens |
| Evaluation by | Andrew Hart |
| Position | Horticulturist |
| Date of Evaluation | 21/02/18 |
| Complied by | Tim Sharpe |
| Site Address | Adelaide Botanic Rose Gardens Plane Tree Dr, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Planting Scheme | Rose beds & climbing rose hedge |
| Soil Type | Loamy Clay |
| Type of Plants |
Red Cross Rose Dublin Bay Climbing Rose |
| Issues |
Old roses had been removed from the site so there was a risk of rose sickness |
| Consequences |
Less vitality, higher mortality, slower growth and overall development. |
| Why use TerraCottem? |
To achieve better vitality, better and quicker growth in the roses and to reduce the overall failure rate. |
| TerraCottem Installation Date | August 2017 |
| Installation Method | Per plant. Blended with the backfill soil when planting. |
| Application Rate | Standard rates |
| Watering Method | Drip irrigation |
| Watering Schedule | Weekly |
| Did you achieve your goal with TerraCottem? | Yes |
| Did you also plant trees/shrubs without TerraCottem (a control)? | No |
| What were the results of your work with TC on this site? How would you describe the plants/turf? | Very healthy overall, and very good growth. Twice as much growth as roses without. |
| Can you make a comparison with a similar application the previous / same season where you didn’t use TerraCottem? | Yes, the difference in the growth was significant, very noticeable. |