Interesting to note that HMF lists parentage as [seedling of Virgin Rose], which apparently relies on very early 1850’s references by Mr. Shailer himself, while Modern Roses 12 gives [R. centifolia x R. l’heritieranea]. Certainly the editors of MR12 are considered experts in their field, and it makes you wonder how such things occur.

Is this a once-blooming rose?

The rose Dr McAlpine aka Peafirst is a deep pink rose

I love the color of this rose so much! I recognize your name from the Houzz rose forums, so I know you grow in the same zone/area of Michigan as me - so I'm hoping you can update how this rose is doing for you! Did it survive a winter well? Potted or in ground? Can it survive shade or not so much? I'd really like to get it but I can't find info on anyone else growing it in my zone. If you get a chance to see this and reply I'd be super grateful!