Rose photo courtesy of Rosecandy

This is the first bloom on a band just a couple of months old. It bloomed purple and stayed purple until I clipped it off, and that's no small feat for a purple rose in full sun--especially the first bloom on a band!

Uploaded 30 AUG 15

Rose photo courtesy of Rosecandy

More blooms, with a slightly different shape than in my other photos. This picture was taken on an overcast day just after a day of rain. The picture is closer to the actual color of the blooms than my other close-up photos.

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Uploaded 1 SEP 15

Rose photo courtesy of Rosecandy

My camera could not get the exact color right--it's less pink and more plum in real life. This rose bush is less than a year old and the bloom color starts purple and ends purple, and that's quite a feat for a purple rose in full sun!

Uploaded 27 AUG 15

Rose photo courtesy of Rosecandy

This is the same bush, a few months older. In my limited experience most rose bands will put out a large, thorny (if that variety naturally has them) cane once it's settled in. The cane has always been thicker than the others, thornier, taller, , sometimes have darker leaves, and have quite a number of buds on it. If your rose bush looks otherwise healthy and normal, growth like this may not be Rose Rosette. Keep an eye on it and if you're really concerned ask an expert (they can often tell by pictures you post online). Remember, many roses' new growth starts out red, then as the growth matures it turns green.

Uploaded 30 AUG 15