I got moonstone today on a whim. The flowers are very large and globular with high centers. I am not one for soft tones but this one had some serious old world Shakespearian charm. What I dont see anyone talking about is the HUGE leaves that are stunning on their own. I was drawn to this over and over again for its leaves and the beautiful flowers being almost 2nd to them in why I got it. It makes a lovely shrub on its own. The outer petals seem to be a little rain beaten but again I think because the globe form and old world fee those tattered rain browned butter petals add to the charm. zone 7b

Can anyone advise me on what the spread of this rose is? I have a bare root and want to put it in the right spot. Would also like to know if it is on of the many roses that says 5 ft but really grows closer to 8 plus in a warm dry area like Pasadena, CA (zone 10b).