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'Prospero ®' rose Reviews & Comments
most recent 29 MAY 16  
Initial post 15 MAY 09 by MichaelG
In many US climates, this rose is not feeble or hard to grow, as Austin's comments imply. It is just slow growing because the shoots set flower buds immediately. It has a short, branching, twiggy plant habit and should not be pruned unnecessarily. Flowers of the highest quality come almost continuously, if not in great numbers. The foliage is resistant to mildew and somewhat resistant to blackspot. Unfortunately, it is rather tender, and canes may be damaged at around 5 degrees F. However, it can be grown as a small dieback plant in colder zones. From a cultural standpoint, it is rather like the dwarf tea-bourbons such as Souv. de la Malmaison, although maybe not so heat-loving.
Reply #1 posted 29 MAY 16 by StrawChicago heavy clay zone 5
Thank you for your fantastic review of Prospero. I'm in zone 5a and cane-hardy is important.