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Initial post 3 SEP 17 by GardenGlimpses
Easily the worst rose I have ever grown in 40 years, bar none. It quickly forms an unbelievable thorny thicket sprawling in all directions 5x5 feet within a few months...like a wild multiflora that has invaded the southeastern US , minus the spring flower flush. The few flowers it produced were miniature rose size, paper thin , fleeting, with a modest and mundane scent. I cannot imagine using it for bedding, cutflowers, landscaping or any other functions that a cultivated rose would traditionally perform. I do think it'd be unparalleled as an 'organic barbed wire', so perhaps it could be repurposed for theft deterrent, keeping out wild animals, prison plantings, frightening off undesirable children and adults alike, etc.
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Reply #1 of 5 posted 5 SEP 17 by Lavenderlace
Hi BenT,

Thanks for the vivid review, LOL! Sounds like this one would be out of control here. I was so curious about the fragrance but might take this one off the list!
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Reply #2 of 5 posted 5 SEP 17 by GardenGlimpses
You're most welcome, Lavenderlace. It seems England's Favourite Rose (twice! according Austin marketing) is my Texas Chainsaw Massacre nightmare bush.
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Reply #3 of 5 posted 5 SEP 17 by Lavenderlace
Sounds like how New Dawn is for me!
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Reply #4 of 5 posted 30 SEP 17 by GRH_England
Clearly Gertrude isn't suitable for that particular climate. I can assure you that in temperate climates as we have in England, it grows very well and has a beautiful scent.
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Reply #5 of 5 posted 30 SEP 17 by GardenGlimpses
Mrs Jekyll had a very unfortunate encounter with my newly sharpened spade. Otherwise, I'd happily return her back your way.
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