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Initial post 24 MAY by Domenico 67
Just bought it online at a German nursery, as it's very difficult to find it in Italy.
I bought it in container, and it arrived with a few buds already, obviously slightly stressed from the shipment and with some broken branches (the packing was probably not the best possible).
Despite this, it really put out several flowers, which are opening now.
I can already say that the flowers look very true to many photos I saw in the internet. They're ruffled in a good captivating way, shallow cup reminiscent of Jacques Cartier, but with somewhat fewer and larger petals... They definitely have a nice, full "ancient rose" character. They're not very large, and this is exactly what I was expecting.
The color is close to its "sister clone" Gertrude Jekyll, but perhaps slightly lighter, especially by the 2nd/3rd day.
The fragrance is wonderful, it exceeded my expectations, almost pure powerful damask to my nose, and I would say that in my climate it's even slightly outplaying that of its sister clone Gertrude.
The foliage is light green, mostly opaque, very Portland in style, but its stems have just a little bit of the balsamic fragrance typical of Portlands and other Old roses. So far, it's completely disease free.
For now, I can stay that I'm very satisfied and happy of my purchase (I also bought a Fisherman's Friend and a William Shakespeare 2000 with it, all clones that are being put out of catalogue by Austin roses).
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