June 29, 2021 Very prickly. Fairly winter hardy. Black spot susceptible, little mildew. Could be grown as climber or pegged, but I wouldn't want to handle her that much. Fragrant, sticky light moss on buds and pedicels. Like balsam fir and black pepper to me. Moderately fragrant semi-double blooms in gorgeous soft apricot soon fading near white. Buds look like those of Tea roses. I like to pretend that she is my Northern Garden Safrano substitute! I've noted the information to not prune this hefty lass too much, but I frequently cut back vigorous new growth by 1/3 to 1/2 and she still blooms, grows, and blooms some more! Z5b/Sunset 41 South Central Michigan
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June 29, 2021
Very prickly. Fairly winter hardy. Black spot susceptible, little mildew. Could be grown as climber or pegged, but I wouldn't want to handle her that much. Fragrant, sticky light moss on buds and pedicels. Like balsam fir and black pepper to me. Moderately fragrant semi-double blooms in gorgeous soft apricot soon fading near white. Buds look like those of Tea roses. I like to pretend that she is my Northern Garden Safrano substitute! I've noted the information to not prune this hefty lass too much, but I frequently cut back vigorous new growth by 1/3 to 1/2 and she still blooms, grows, and blooms some more!
Z5b/Sunset 41 South Central Michigan