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Robert Neil Rippetoe 
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This is my all-time favorite rose. I have moved it from 4 different residences. It is statuesque; its blooms are lovely and long-lasting; smell great; and the flowers don't look bad even after they're done. It's super healthy and vigorous even after all those moves. In January 2025 it is in the Jackson & Perkins catalogue--the first time I've seen it available in decades. Grab it while you can!
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I used to sell this one.
I agree. It is really lovely.
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The patent says, "Origin and Breeding Controlled pollination: ‘STEbigpu’ x ‘unnamed seedling’. " It is hard to read, but that is Stephen's Big Purple x Unknown. The code name suggests the seedling suggests it is their R. soul hybrid and something else, but it does not say it explicitly.
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Thanks Michael. Changed the seed parent from 'Rina Hugo' to 'Stephens Big Purple'.
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New pic up. Its pretty. Too bad not available here.
Missing lineage guess is (Sweet Chariot x Blue Nile) x Soulieana mix.
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Yes. Not a fact, just an educated guess.
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Just pondering how HMF could be more useful in analyzing an informed guess.
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I dunno. I just leave notes. Sometimes for my own memory. Sometimes for others. Sometimes it goes nowhere. But at least its documented, so I'm happy with that.
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Was 'My Hero' never released in North America? If not, I wonder why not. It seems to conform to the current fashion for many petaled roses in soft colors.
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Yeah, seemed like a missed opportunity.
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Best choice roses are not always selected for commercialization for a plethora of reasons that would leave most rosarians in a state of madness.
Some secrets should be kept for the mental health and well-being of society lol.
Often times, people only care if the juggernaut moves forward in time. Whatever and wherever that may be.
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#11 of 12 posted
9 days ago by
Nastarana
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Understood, but this rose is from an American breeder. One would hope, if not expect, that American gardeners would have a chance to buy it. Well. those of us who can afford the recently inflated prices.
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The best roses on a variety of levels are often buried for a variety of reasons.
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Just a couple of quick questions, What is meant when people say they bought a rose as a "band" and what exactly do people mean when they say they are "rustlers"?
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#1 of 7 posted
18 JAN 17 by
Jay-Jay
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They steal cattle! ;-{)
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In this case "rustled" roses are usually heritage or unidentified varieties propagated from abandoned homes, grave sites and the like.
rustled = collected
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A "band' is a deep square pot used for propagation, usually black in color. They are generally small and less expensive to ship than other sizes.
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Ah ha, that's cleared that up thank you. I've "rustled" roses from all sorts of places and once stole a sheep, so I've added rustler to my account.
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#5 of 7 posted
18 JAN 17 by
Jay-Jay
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I thought they meant Guns 'n Roses with the Band.
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#7 of 7 posted
11 days ago by
Looopy
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Does the term "band" come from "bandbox", do you suppose?
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PhotoDiscussion id : 169-991
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Sorry to be a bother but this exact same picture also features in the photos for the 'Mischief' rose by Sam Mcgredy. Can I ask Mr. Rippetoe which is it please? - 'Compassion' or 'Mischief' ?
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I have deleted both photos.
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