The colors in this rose are just so attractive---here in Columbus, OH 6a it tends to be a warm, earthy pink with somewhat deeper reverse and some orange shadings. The color is not unlike Tournament of Roses or Duet which are, for better or worse, far stronger varieties in my opinion. Oh, I DO like Catalina! I also tend to have a soft heart for roses bred between 1950 and 1980. Which is WHY I like Catalina---to me it just doesn't read like a "modern" rose. The color can be similar to Helen Traubel, not off Tiffany, close to Duet (all 1950-60ish), and moreover, the stems and canes tend to be thin-to-wirey (remind me of Gay Princess, 1967), the blooms could use a few more petals (think of those gorgeous HT's from the 30's with intense, unique colors but always so limp in the bloom). And finally, it blackspots horribly even with moderate spray here in Ohio's hot/wet summers. A novice grower might be unimpressed/discouraged by this one---Tournament of Roses or Duet would be much better for a newer grower...........

I got this plant last spring as part of Jackson and Perkins Rose Test Panel. I had no problems with it, it was beautiful. The flowers didn't seem to have much scent, but the lasted on the bush a long time.