I love this rose.
Chianti has proven reliably hardy over four years going on five here in the heart of the Great Lakes. We have an incredible range of weather patterns and large fluctuations of temperature over short periods of time.
It has increased in size and bloom power with maturity. It black spots if not sprayed, but vigour and development seem unhindered and the plant doesn't go completely nude. Interestingly, it never displays anything beyond the tiniest touch of powdery mildew. Not even enough for me to really note.
Moderate to strong old rose scent in variable shaded bluing crimsons. Sets hips readily. I've even had one seedling come up underneath Chianti. I'm curious to see how similar a likely selfing will be to the parent.
A great once blooming rose that should be more widely planted in climate appropriate gardens.
Can get BIG. My specimen is grafted on Dr. Huey and is one of the few such roses that does well here. Reached 10' plus by the end of 2022's growing season. May definitely be trained as a climber but easily capable of complete self-support with proper pruning and care. Very vigorous. Grows like a weed once blooming is complete. So many options to decide what to keep and what to prune away!