A person in my local rose group claims that this rose is a *monster*, growing over 8’ tall and wide. Can anyone either verify or say otherwise? I bought this to plant near my miniatures but am re-thinking. Most sellers say that it stays small, though. Thoughts? I’m in zone 7a, NJ.
I planted 3 of these close together last April (2021 - Chicago area). Generally in my garden the bushes were about 2.5 foot tall - excellent soil, drainage and sunlight. Late in the year one bush threw a big basal break which perhaps grew to 3 feet with many, many blooms. This rose is not a monster grower - at least not in zone 5b. In NJ, which is milder than Chicago, you might see 4 feet tall but I would say 3 feet is your best bet. Try it - I bet you'll like it.
Yesterday this rose got 'de gouden roos van Den Haag' ( The golden rose of The Hague) in the 2011 the Hague rose trials, the Netherlands. The correct name is Planten und Blomen.
Well... it was the big boss himself. But I am sure we must misunderstood him. Whatever. Is it a good idea to put the name planten und blomen as a synonym? That way most peope who look in the wrong way, still find the plant.
