Don't know why I don't like Christian Dior more than I do. CD has been a very good rose in our yard and I tend to take it for granted. We got him in 1997 and he performs nicely every year. Reckon I just want my reds to be fragrant. Christian Dior gives us 25 - 40 blooms per flush and turnaround time is average, 6 weeks. Fragrance is mild and blooms open slowly. Deb uses them a lot in bouquets. Gotta admit they look good for over a week.
Christian Dior isn't cane hardy but takes winter well. Spring growth starts late and is steady though not spectacular. CD definitely likes it when the weather gets warm. Spring flushes are alright but flushes in the fall can be impressive. He gets 6 - 7 feet tall x 4 feet wide. The lower 4 feet look pretty full but the top can look lanky. That portion of the bush is usually longstemmed blooms so it isn't too bad. Blackspot is not a problem here. Christian Dior will show some powdery mildew if conditions are perfect. Good rose if you don't mind reds with just a little fragrance.
Due to a major relandscaping project, I have been delayed in planting my yard. Nobody in my area carries Christian Dior roses and I was wondering if a growere would be willing to send them to me and whether or not it's too late to plant them.
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25 FEB 04 by
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There is lots of nurseries selling this one over the internet. That's how I got mine by the way! It is a rose worth growing, with it's huge flowers! The bush is healthy and flowers are crimson red, very full and pointed, light fragrance.They hold great in our hot sun and last long in a vase too! Good luck !
