Rose photo courtesy of Lee H.

My garden, May 2022. I do so want to love this rose, but despite my best efforts, I can never get more than a smattering of blooms after the spectacular spring flush. It is also the canary in the coal mine for mildew; always the first to be infected.

Uploaded 20 JAN 23

Rose photo courtesy of Lee H.

I once had four of these growing at various points in the yard, but regardless of care or sun position, I never got more than a few scattered blooms after the first flush. This is the only one I kept, mainly because it is about 90% shade, and few others will flower here, even if it is only in the spring.

Uploaded 16 MAY 23

Rose photo courtesy of scvirginia

photo from The Garden, June 29, 1918; scan courtesy of Biodiversity Heritage Library

Uploaded 7 AUG 22

Rose photo courtesy of Lee H.

My garden, May 2022. I do so want to love this rose, but despite my best efforts, I can never get more than a smattering of blooms after the spectacular spring flush. It is also the canary in the coal mine for mildew; always the first to be infected.

Uploaded 20 JAN 23