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Initial post 2 days ago by viscount89
It is an excellent disease resistant, prolific bloomer, and a wonderful fragrance. It has been exceptional in the Carter Center Rose Garden for the last few years. It's a no-spray garden, using only organic fertilizers. It is a true pleasure to grow and enjoy.
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Initial post 18 AUG 18 by viscount89
This dwarf rose grows to only 18 inches tall, and covers itself all season long with large clusters of lightly scented vibrant pink flowers. The color, look, ease to care for...this rose should be more readily available and in garden centers everywhere!
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 18 AUG 18 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
Amen!
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 5 OCT by Bug_girl
I just got a cutting of it from a garden that will be replaced this spring. Hopefully it grows as it has done there for the last 30 years.
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Initial post 16 JUL 22 by viscount89
Extremely disease resistant here in Atlanta. It blooms really are a combination of both Dee-Lish and Lady Of Shallot. So far, it is an excellent cultivar.
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Reply #1 of 3 posted 12 MAY by StefanDC
I would love to know how this one is holding up for you in terms of disease resistance, and whether you have any opinions about the scent. I've hesitated to try it because both parents have proven to be highly prone to blackspot in my garden, and while the parents each have strong and beautiful fragrances to offer, it doesn't sound like this rose is especially fragrant.
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Reply #2 of 3 posted 15 MAY by viscount89
It's fairly disease-resistant and only mildly fragrant. The color is nice, but it's extremely slow to repeat. I've had it for several years and it hasn't made much of an impression on me. Unless it improves over the summer, I will be re-homing it this fall.
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Reply #3 of 3 posted 22 MAY by StefanDC
Thanks, that's very helpful information! I won't go out of my way to try this one, although the photographed color is striking and the disease resistance sounds much better than I would have guessed. It must have benefited from one of those lucky genetic pairings that somehow allowed it to exceed both of its parents.
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Initial post 15 MAY by viscount89
Lineage = South Africa x Shockwave
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