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In many US climates, this rose is not feeble or hard to grow, as Austin's comments imply. It is just slow growing because the shoots set flower buds immediately. It has a short, branching, twiggy plant habit and should not be pruned unnecessarily. Flowers of the highest quality come almost continuously, if not in great numbers. The foliage is resistant to mildew and somewhat resistant to blackspot. Unfortunately, it is rather tender, and canes may be damaged at around 5 degrees F. However, it can be grown as a small dieback plant in colder zones. From a cultural standpoint, it is rather like the dwarf tea-bourbons such as Souv. de la Malmaison, although maybe not so heat-loving.
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Thank you for your fantastic review of Prospero. I'm in zone 5a and cane-hardy is important.
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Regarding "Simon Estes": According to the Buck Rose Page maintained by Iowa State, this rose was patented by Buck or ISU and introduced in 1984 with the generic name BUCroo (indicating ARS registration) and the fancy name 'Buckaroo.' Roses Unlimited sells it under the name "Simon Estes."
HMF misspells the fancy name as "Bucaroo." I thinks it must also be wrong to list the registration and exhibition names as "Simon Estes." The date should be changed to 1984.
Thank you.
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To follow up on your post, I checked the Iowa State site for Griffith Buck roses and found a listing for 'Buckaroo' introduced in 1984, but did not see a breeder code name of 'BUCroo'. While checking the American Rose Society database, we found 'Bucroo' listed as a synonym. This does not necessarily mean that the rose was registered with the American Rose Society with that name.
The unique breeder code name used in the patent for this rose is 'Bucaroo'. (The patent has been added to the rose page.)
Although I understand your point about a rose patented in 1988 being listed with a different registration and AEN and an introduction date of 2006, only the American Rose Society can change either the registration name or AEN.
With Regards,
Lyn
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Re: "existence unknown"-- The Garden of Roses of Legend and Romance in Wooster, Ohio, has this rose, and, during their Open Garden in June 2009, they had plants for sale. The garden is in part a memorial to Michael Horvath, who raised 'Buff King.'
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