I'm finding Pride of Oakland to be a real find--in the intense heat, the rose's color washes out a bit, and the plan'ts growth is not at all precocious for me, but what it lacks in size and a well-shaped form, it more than makes up in near-constant bloom. Flowers are flat, small and cheerfully uncomplicated. This rose lived through shocking heat this year without any ladylike snits. We'll see what the winter does.
Pride of Oakland is a wonderful garden/landscape plant. It flowers continuously here in the Los Angeles area, pushing out new flowers quickly and holding its color for a very long time. It's healthy enough that I've been using it in my breeding for several years now. It's a product of Pinocchio and China Doll, two wonderful garden types.
