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Does anyone grow this is Zone 6a?
Also, how thorny?
Thank you!
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In my nursery 'Snow Pavement' often shows a subtle shading of the white flowers with lavender. Its so subtle that I would doubt my eyes except that so many customers have commented on it. Andrew Van Cleve of Azalea House Flowering Shrub Farm
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We had a Snow Pavement in a previous garden that had a definite pale lilac blush. It was much taller than listed - easily 5 feet tall.
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6 AUG 22 by
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What zone were you in (and state) and how much sun? I have 3, will need to move one and now nervous they will get too big for spots. Thanks
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Just picked my first bloom today -- pale lavender and intense delicious fragrance. SP is a 4 yo in full sun and blooms will fade to a white in a day or so, altho occasionally it will retain a pinkish cast to the blooms if the weather remains cool. It is a densely branching 3 x 4.
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'Pavement' is a misnomer. This gets huge. It would be a good choice for a dense, thorny hedge, where that might be needed. If you are in a climate too cold for Mermaid, try this one. Flower color and fragrance are as described above.
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I have a Snow Pavement growing in a pot. I just stuck my nose in a blossoms and oh, my goodness! I'm not good at describing fragrances but it was so rich and deep. Someone may have mentioned to me that this might be a rugosa that is a little less likely to get iron chlorosis in alkaline soils. Does anyone have any input on that possibility?
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In my Zone 5b/6a garden, I have soil that is very mineral rich (esker) that is fairly neutral (6.8ish) and several trees and shrubs that are susceptible to iron chlorosis are impacted. However, my Snow Pavement doesn't have any issues! She's a beautiful 3x3 shrub, with dense branching and deliciously fragrant flowers from June thru end of August.
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Lady of Shalott is 4 years old and size in my garden z5a WI is 5'x4'. Almost always has gorgeous blooms on it, and is very reliable. Average annual rainfall 46" here, average to alkaline soil. This rose has been through -26 degree polar vortex and is doing fine. She takes the wind and rain like a champ. I highly recommend it and wouldn't be without it in my garden.
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Thanks for this feedback! I'm Z5b Mid-MI on an open hilltop, so hardy roses are a necessity. Hearing that LoS does well for you, in a similar climate, puts this beauty on my Must Have List.
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