the rose pictured here is definately not mojave.It is best described as being of a salmon orange blend it is of aloose high centred form double between 10-20petals and single blooms of a loose type. this picture is of and english type rose.
Mojave has been great so far-though still very new for me, it is currently loaded with new growth and on its second flush in my garden-all in less than 2 months. Blooms are still small due to the plant's relatively small stature, but they are so fragrant that butterflies, particularly sulphurs, make them a part of their daily roses to visit. No disease noted at all-vigorous grower-plentiflul blooms--so far so good.--A 2007 update--Mojave definitely requires spraying in my garden, as it has turned out to be a BS magnet. Howver, the fragrance is fantastic and she's pumping out the blooms, so while other BS prone roses were removed this spring, Mojave survived the cut and continues to thrive in my garden with organic spraying.
I use a milk spray which is 10% milk to 90% water. It was first discovered to be effective against mildew on cucumbers but also works to control it on roses. But I have found that it effectively removed and cured blackspot on some of my toughest BS magnets, especially Coral Dawn. It has to be reapplied on a regular basis, though, in order to be effective, but as it is only milk and water, it is safe for you and the beneficial insects which may inhabit your garden. Hope that helps!
I am writing about Mojave. I got my first one in 1997. It is planted and doing well. It produces flowers steadily. They last a medium length of time. The features of the flower that make it unique, and therefore worth having, are the shape of the mature bloom, and, most especially, the color of the flower. When it is fully open, the petals have a frilly shape, and begin to lie flat allowing the center of the developing seed pod to be seen. The colors of the flower are amazing because they are constantly changing, and the petals themselves kaleidoscopic in tonal variations. Photos do not do justice to showing these features.They are reasonably disease resistant and have strong canes. I love these flowers so well that I purchased more of these shrubs.
