Southren California..this rose once settled was my very favorite, prickly..yes and a little clumsy but hugh beautiful, fragrant flowers. ...Read MoreI miss her. No disease. Slow to mature (2 to 3 years) & did not like pruning except her natural die back.
Cedar Springs, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2009 | positive
Cressida is by far the most unique smelling rose I have ever grown.
The fragrance is intense, intoxicating and simply divine in ...Read Moremy opinion.
It is said to smell like Ponds Cold Cream.
Whatever it smells like, it's definitely very unique.
It's prone to blackspot in my no spray garden but
the very double, informal blossoms and heady
fragrance make it well worth growing.
Its one of my favorite roses.
Southren California..this rose once settled was my very favorite, prickly..yes and a little clumsy but hugh beautiful, fragrant flowers. ...Read More
(Conrad Ferdinand Meyer × Chaucer)
Cressida is by far the most unique smelling rose I have ever grown.
The fragrance is intense, intoxicating and simply divine in ...Read More