I inherited this rose from my husband's grandmother (being the only person in the family to grow roses). The story is that at some point ...Read Moreat least 30 years ago (family legend is shaky) the grandparents bought a selection of roses from Jackson and Perkins, stuck them in the unprepared ground, and watched them die. Except for "Love" which survived benign neglect, Ohio winters, encroaching shade, maurading grandchildren -- and at least two transplants.
It's now in my front yard, gamely producing clean new foliage and a few bright blooms. Tough and pretty, that's about all I ask of my roses.
For me the jury is still out on this rose. It's not bad, but to me the color is a bit washed out and the blooms are small. The growth h...Read Moreabit is a bit odd in my eyes (I think the grandiflora classification is off, but I'm not the expert). If you are pressed for space, there are other, better varieties available. But, there's no real negative to Love if you can get past the color and smaller-sized blooms.
I bought this for a client who was looking for a red-and-white bicolor that would harmonize with orange. When it came into bloom the colo...Read Morer was cerise, a deep reddish pink, closer to hot pink than a true red, and the client, who finds all pinks anathema, rejected it.
Some of the pics here show this color, at least on my computer with its color settings. I find Gabrielle's pics close to what I've observed, and Amarantha's, and Kell's.
This rose has some good points. The contrast between the white petal reverse and the deep pink upper side is dramatic.
But like my client, I personally find the colors harsh and shrill. They definitely won't work in a warm color scheme, but could work with surrounding pinks and purples.
Beautiful roses most of the year for me here in South Texas but I think this plant file entry may be mistaken by saying (slight to very f...Read Moreragrant) because it has no scent at all. Still a strong grower, help up even when it got a little dry here and the new growth was always a deep red which I love.
Good flushes spring through early summer and again in the fall. Goes dormant during the high heat of summer in south Texas (July through...Read More September). In our warmer climate the blossoms are cherry red on the inside and chalk white on the outside; very distinctive and attractive. As with all hybrid roses in hot climates, deep soak the ground once a week. I recommend using two year fertilizer tablets, preferably organic, for even feeding in areas where they can grow 9+ months a year (Zones 9 and 10). Better than average disease resistance in our highly humid environment.
I planted this rose in my garden last year. It did alright, only having a few blooms, but they colors were fantastic. This year its comi...Read Moreng back a little bit stronger. I also noticed that one of the blooms I picked had green margines on the inside of the petals. Yay for color!
Noble County, IN (Zone 5b) | February 2010 | positive
The Love rose that I have in my garden is identical to Gindee77's entry. Lovely clear-cut divisions between bright red and whitest white....Read More I have not observed any pink color. Very special and easy to care for rose. If mine has any scent at all it would be very slight. Zone 5b garden.
This plant is one of my favorites (I have 62 roses). Here in zone 6 (PA), Love is the plant that keeps giving. Barely a b.s. on it, no ...Read Moremildew either, no problem from the day i put it in. Came through the winter very well with no more than mulch as protection (very winter hardy).
This plant stays red, the color does not fade even on the hottest of summer days. The contrast of red and cream underside make this plant a site to behold. Love last in a vase for some time (great cut flower). Some say there is no scent, but mine has. I was so intrigued by this plant i purchase another, as did my neighbor.
It seems that there are several different cultivars appearing under this heading. The rose I am reviewing is not what I would call a flor...Read Moreibunda. It is a grandiflora with the qualities of a hybrid tea (single flower on an upright stem). Mine look like the pictures provided by Gindee77.
This is a wonderful rose for many reasons. The flowers are beautifully shaped from bud to full bloom, and the reverse is very pronounced providing good contrast and visual interest. The petals and foliage are relatively thick, which makes it less susceptible to pests, diseases, and climate fluctuations. New foliage and canes are burgundy in color, which is very interesting. Some have said this rose has no fragrance, but mine are very fragrant, very spicy, which is a pleasant and unusual aroma. Even the canes and foliage have a spicy smell.
New growth is not "very thorny;" only the base of old wood tends to be difficult to work with.
As with most roses, it will repeat bloom if deadheaded. If you prune rather than deadhead, you will get a few elegant long-stemmed single blooms; if you deadhead you will get a few flowers on a stem, but only toward the end of the season. Its natural habit is a single flower per stem.
I have 2 of these and they are the best performers in my garden. They're now 10 years old and still going strong.
This is a unique rose with it's bright red petals with bright white reverse. It's got a nice form, no fragrance and blooms a lot. It re...Read Morequires winter protection in zone 5.
I inherited this rose from my husband's grandmother (being the only person in the family to grow roses). The story is that at some point ...Read More
For me the jury is still out on this rose. It's not bad, but to me the color is a bit washed out and the blooms are small. The growth h...Read More
I bought this for a client who was looking for a red-and-white bicolor that would harmonize with orange. When it came into bloom the colo...Read More
Beautiful roses most of the year for me here in South Texas but I think this plant file entry may be mistaken by saying (slight to very f...Read More
Good flushes spring through early summer and again in the fall. Goes dormant during the high heat of summer in south Texas (July through...Read More
I planted this rose in my garden last year. It did alright, only having a few blooms, but they colors were fantastic. This year its comi...Read More
The Love rose that I have in my garden is identical to Gindee77's entry. Lovely clear-cut divisions between bright red and whitest white....Read More
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This plant is one of my favorites (I have 62 roses). Here in zone 6 (PA), Love is the plant that keeps giving. Barely a b.s. on it, no ...Read More
It seems that there are several different cultivars appearing under this heading. The rose I am reviewing is not what I would call a flor...Read More
Here, reddish pink with white underside. Would be prettier if the color was pure red. No problems with mildew or chlorosis.
This is a unique rose with it's bright red petals with bright white reverse. It's got a nice form, no fragrance and blooms a lot. It re...Read More