Beautifully formed open form with pointed tip petals. Quick to open but holds fully open for 3 days in moderate heat. Rain resistant. Short stiff necks don't nod or break even in heavy rains. Compact bush, heavily branches, short pedicels give the whole bush a very tidy appearance. Stays compact to 3 feet tall x 2 feet wide. Bloom size large: 4 to 4 1/2". Petals do not tend to reflex and stay separated, which gives the flower a rounded "pine cone" effect.
Moderate fragrance of apple/vanilla/strawberry and a note of freesia, becoming stronger in cooler weather and burns out by early afternoon if weather is very warm.
Petals do not easily burn, but it looks more delicate than it's brawn. Definitely fights off Black Spot fairly well, however does get some when shaded. Does best in Full sun with later afternoon shading. Prefers high humidity and 6 hours direct sun.
Edge color deepens to an almost wine/purple hue with a well-suited pH. Lighter pink in poor soil.
EDIT: Added 8/26/19: After the 4th year of stabilizing and feeding Miss C, I can say that the frequency of flushes and size/form of the flowers just keep getting better and better. It also has improved with a stronger fragrance of more spicy tones and more green apple and pear notes. I would call the fragrance a "Firm Moderate".
Also, no canker on the winter canes here. And unlike Moonstone, doesn't throw up blind shoots or open incorrectly. It does not have a lot of prickles, as well. I like that its margin is a wine-tone and ever-present. It really separates it from other picotees.
This rose is an excellent rose here in Atlanta. NO BS WHATSOEVER. Always in bloom and always consistent bloom size. They never slow down or get smaller in the extreme heat of the summer. Of the newer roses from Bedard, this one is top notch.
I just saw this rose in the nursery and it was pretty fragrant. I'm a little confused because the writing talks about it not being fragrant. Anyone else have any experience with this?
The patent application says "The new variety has a moderate sweet pear with slight spicy fragrance". Sometimes the early information from websites and other sources which flows into HMF is not quite correct. So, your nose has been telling the truth.
