Possible rooted cutting from community garden rose Spring of 2015

Still small in 1 gallon pot. Several small blooms over the summer of 2016 Slow growing...

Purchased from Heritage Roses spring of 2014. Young, not terribly robust plant, bloomed once in 2014, Seems to have made it through the winter in good condition. Removed hips in early March 2015, did not further pruning as it didn't seem to be required, new growth appearing. Dusted with cinnamon to discourage fungal problems without fertilizing too early. There is an own-root plant in a 24" container.

Many years ago I bought French Lace for my garden at home. I know they were expensive, high quality plants. They didn’t like my garden and refused to thrive. Eventually they just died. I think French Lace needs winter dormancy which I couldn’t provide and so it wore itself out.

A month ago I found two dried out French Lace in gallon pots on the “next stop the dumpster” table at Walmart for $1.50 each. They were covered in blackspot and aphids with a mess of dead spindly stems at their centers, each bravely carried one flower. I rescued them. I have bought #1-1/2 plants before but didn’t even know there was a #2 category!

The aphids and dead leaves blew off on the way home in the back of the truck. I stripped every remaining leaf and pruned out dead stems before watering. Then I placed their pots in a spot out of the wind that gets morning sun only.

A week later it was obvious they were going to survive so I dug the holes and planted them. A few days after that I fed them with the fish emulsion and they have exploded.

The description says they have a mild fragrance. Mine has a fairly strong scent, despite the intense summer heat. I think it would be even stronger in cooler spring and fall.

Grew in prior home. Lovely, delicate looking blooms that hold up better than they appear they would. Nice fragrance, tolerates some shade rather well. Very prolific for me. Looked great in the vase. Ordered for spring 2012 delivery in new home.