Jay, I only noticed that all three roses, "Alpenfee", "Arcata Pink Globe" and "Tolstoi" have that similar Setigera look. Also, looking at some of the photos under each one, you can see that maybe some people might have a different rose than what they think they have-unless they have much better growing conditions.

Can you paste a copy of the reference you mentioned about Mr. Geschwind being the breeder for "Tolstoi" either here, under these comments or notify HMF to put that under the reference section? I have read that Jan Bohm found older roses when he walked around the countryside, and used them in his crosses.

Tolstoi has been pretty good for me so far, it is a large band for me in a medium sized pot, and has matte blue-green leaves, I haven't seen a bloom as yet. I do worry about where to site it this spring, we have such hot weather, and I lost my R. Setigera serena this fall, even after so much watering, maybe the Hybrid Setigera roses are less water dependent.

Yes, you have a very good spring, I hope your weather warms up soon! We see is that it's very cold there in Europe. This morning we have a large rainstorm heading our way, the birds are chirping. The daffodils are in the middle of blooming, the crocus have just finished, and the hyacinths are halfway colored-so no real scent right now. Tiny red leafbuds are starting to show on the roses, and more cold weather on the way for Monday, maybe some snow!