This rose does not perform well for me, but I'm giving it a positive rating because I believe it will perform well for others in a differ...Read Moreent climate. I have 3 planted by the side of the house. The air circulation is poor and heat intense during the summer. Typical of the rugosa class, this plant can't be sprayed or it will defoliate. By late summer the plants appear at the edge of death due to spider mites and blackspot, but soldier on in the usual rugosa fashion. I intend to shovel prune these plants every winter, but the spring display of clean, apple green foliage, large and full flowers of dark purple with the most exquisite perfume cause me to throw the shovel over the fence.
Beautiful wine/crimson double blooms in a heavy flush in late spring, lighter recurrence on through fall. The fragrance is exquisite! Th...Read Moreis tough rose thrives in amended heavy clay, in our Zone 5 Indiana winters facing sweeping west winds without protection. The japanese beetles love the blooms in midsummer, but ignore the foliage. It has grown well in sun and part shade. Prune back by 1/3 in late winter. Prune some canes lower so it won't look leggy. Great rose!
This rose does not perform well for me, but I'm giving it a positive rating because I believe it will perform well for others in a differ...Read More
Beautiful wine/crimson double blooms in a heavy flush in late spring, lighter recurrence on through fall. The fragrance is exquisite! Th...Read More