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The petals look very thin and fragile on this rose. Can anyone tell me how long the blooms last?
It almost looks like the petals would go wafting across your garden if you sneezed at it.....
I'm actually considering this one. I was told it takes heat really well, and the bloom size is always a plus. :-)
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You are correct -- this is a fairly short-lived bloom. If you want long vase life, go with a florist-type rose. Veteran's Honor is also quite good vase-life wise.
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#2 of 6 posted
23 JUL 10 by
Penelope
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Hmm....What I'm looking for is a red rose that keeps a decent size bloom in higher heat (95+). Doesn't have to be giant, just nice. Vase-life isn't all that important necessarily, but even some of my other favorite roses that i have try to go miniature on me in mid summer. Maybe it would just be less frustrating to move and take my roses with me...lol. If you have any suggestions let me know. :-)
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I can't imagine that Legends would be a good hot zone rose. It's not all that good here, and the highest temps we get are in the 80's and I've seen it burn then. Big blooms are this rose's only claim to fame.
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#4 of 6 posted
23 JUL 10 by
Penelope
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Good to know. Thanks!
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#5 of 6 posted
22 SEP 10 by
Anita
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try Firefighter; fragrant, long lasting gorgeous blooms in the heat.
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Not my experience at all. Bought three last season as own root, and all of them bloomed prolifically , enormous 8 inch across gorgeous gorgeous Fragrance less blooms. Not only lasted a very long time on the bush also lasted a long time in vase. I am buying three more this season for the front yard. They are showy, and would easily win contests. The plant grows slow , but is very tall and offers single buds on minimum 12 inch stems. This is an outstanding rose, and the colr is very beautiful shade of Crimson for me. No matter where the three grow in different conditions in my yard they all produced the same. I used to think the Olympiad and Oklahoma could not be beat, but they have. Disease resistant , no mildew even with the one that is crowded. Maybe it is the Denver's dry hot climate that makes the difference, not sure, but it's a winner. Been dissapointed by many red vareities but this one is a must.
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