I would agree this rose does not compare to Livin' Easy-not a bad rose but not nearly as quick to repeat or particularly well formed blos...Read Moresoms. The blooms are really rather boring and one dimensional. I've grown it for about four years. This year I'll take it out because there are so many more interesting roses.
I bought this rose because it was supposed to be a sport of Living Easy, which was said to be quite easy to grow and quite hardy. As I h...Read Moreave trouble growing yellow roses, I thought this one might be good.
It croaked over the first winter, even though it was boxed up and buried in ground.
Maybe it would grow better in a warmer climate, but for me it failed in eastern Wisconsin (Zone 5).
Mmm...Could be better.
Could be a lot worse though.
Wouldn't plant another, but it is a lovely, and rather unusual, shade o...Read Moref yellowy peachy I don't know what you'd call the color exactly. Very pretty when blooming, nice fragrance, though not spectacular.
Very long bloom time if you deadhead/trim it.
Great cut rose.
I was hoping it would be as wonderful as my Living Easys are..no.
More mildew, blackspot, and a unnatractive shape.
On the other hand, its still a better performer than a lot of roses, and maybe I'm being too picky.
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2003 | positive
San Antonio, TX
This rose brings back fond memories of my late father. He had several in his yard which performed consistently. Th...Read Moree deep green foliage contrasts with the orange-red blooms making them standout. It blooms profusely and appeared to be more trouble-free than the other roses. It is an excellent choice for any garden.
Medium to large double blooms, 25-30 petals. Moderately fruity fragrance; sport of Livin Easy Rose. Consistent in every climate, large ...Read Morebright green foliage. Highly resistant to black spot, thorny stems.
I would agree this rose does not compare to Livin' Easy-not a bad rose but not nearly as quick to repeat or particularly well formed blos...Read More
I bought this rose because it was supposed to be a sport of Living Easy, which was said to be quite easy to grow and quite hardy. As I h...Read More
Mmm...Could be better.
Could be a lot worse though.
Wouldn't plant another, but it is a lovely, and rather unusual, shade o...Read More
San Antonio, TX
This rose brings back fond memories of my late father. He had several in his yard which performed consistently. Th...Read More
Medium to large double blooms, 25-30 petals. Moderately fruity fragrance; sport of Livin Easy Rose. Consistent in every climate, large ...Read More