I have many other petal packed roses without issues, but this one seems to be prone to balling, only a handful of blooms opened for me off two plants. The blooms that did open are beautiful with a strong fruity fragrance. Both are in full sun with no overhead rain or watering, but a coastal fog influence. I haven't seen any signs of disease common in my area- rust or PM.
I have the exact same experience, except coastal influence rather than a more serious coastal fog. I had no flowers open until the fall flush. Extremely prone to balling in my climate! However, beautiful rust free and powdery mildew free foliage. I can’t speak for black spot since that isn’t something we have in the Los Angeles Basin. The flowers are beautiful, reminds me of Evelyn, and very fragrant.
I got this from High Country Roses last spring and it is amazing! Very color changing, which I love. The form and scent (fruity) are very nice. It is vigorous and disease resistant for me. It bloomed early and all the way thru until frost. I see one vendor has it for cut flowers, but I did not try that, although the flowers lasted very well on the bush.
