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    'Judy Garland' rose Reviews & Comments
    most recent 22 JUL 21  
    RoseJudy Garland
    Initial post 2 APR 19 by Planetrj (zone 11b/H2 pH 5.8)
    It’s simply shocking to find out that Judy Garland is barely offered in commerce. It has so many strong attributes and accolades. The fragrance should be listed as “strong”. It’s fresh like a freesia, and unlike any other Rose I have. I would call it Cashmere Bouquet soap fragrance. (Not fruity, not myrrh, not rose). foliage is extremely healthy, the flowers last for many days on the plant, the buds open lemon yellow, and as they twist open, they become sun kissed as Double Delight does, except this one has a multitude of color hues from gold, cantaloupe, tangerine, and an intense tomato red at the base petals.
    Does exceptionally well with simply feeding good quality compost, food (tea) and regular weeding.
    Reply #1 posted 3 APR 19 by Kim Rupert
    Don't be shocked by its lack of distribution. Once the patent goes off, there is little push to keep a variety in commerce. There has to be room to introduce more patented varieties or there is lost profit and rare is the business which doesn't adhere to the current "the only reason for business is to profit the share holders" mantra. Having grow Judy Garland for years in Southern California, I found it to be a prickly monster whose flowers smelled good and quickly sunburned into a nasty color. I had it when it was a new introduction and hoped to love it. I didn't, so it went to a new home after several years in the garden. But, "location, location, location" is the key and that wasn't it.
    Reply #2 posted 22 JUL 21 by sandsock (PNW 8a)
    I bought a grafted Judy and am going to try rooting my own. I love, love the scent on her and she is lovely! I think she will do really well here with no burning/scorching. But she has struggled and I think it is an issue with DR. Huey. Own roots do well for me.
    most recent 28 JAN 17  
    RoseJudy Garland
    Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Anonymous-7
    Showy everywhere. Blush color can burn in strong sun. (courtesy Weeks Roses)
    Reply #1 posted 22 JUL 10 by Penelope
    When it says "blush color can burn" does that mean the whole flower turns red or that the actual petals get dry and crinkly??
    Reply #2 posted 28 JAN 17 by Michael Garhart
    This photo by another member shows what they mean: http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=21.156549

    Which is that the color changed area can sunburn in extreme heat. It is not really a big deal, though.
    most recent 26 JUN 06  
    RoseJudy Garland
    Initial post 16 FEB 05 by Unregistered Guest
    I cannot find a height reference for this rose besides "medium-tall". Does anyone have an estimate?
    Reply #1 posted 16 FEB 05 by RoseBlush
    I just looked 'Judy Garland' up in The American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses by Charles & Brigid Quest-Riston and they report a height of 4.9' and width of 3.3'.

    I have updated the rose page for 'Judy Garland' with this information, too.

    Smiles,

    Lyn
    helpmefind.com
    Reply #2 posted 26 JUN 06 by Unregistered Guest

    JUDY GARLAND in a 40" tree is at Target in Mountain View, CA It was quite lovely


    in bothe color and the nice shape of the blooms!