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I got this as a potted bargain at the box store. I figured if it did well I'd order grade 1 bareroot. So far, it's had a lot of buds, stayed on the plant well and smells good with a moderate scent. The coloration is similar to it's parent (Gemini), but deeper. Unfortunately it fades to an ugly blotchy red after 3 days or so. It also lacks the form and disease resistance of Gemini. Overall, I'd say stick with Gemini.
I'll keep it until it starts lacking- then it's into the bin! Space is precious and i can't have any weaklings taking room.
I'm curious if anyone else is growing this?. I haven't seen any reviews or mention anywhere on the web.
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13 FEB 15 by
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Has this rose fared any better for you since the time you posted? I came upon this rose, but I agree that space in my tiny yard is so precious that I can't just plant anything!
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On another forum one of the distributors said to remember it's a Florist rose, NOT a Garden rose. It will have some die back and other issues grown outside.
Here in zone 7b, 8a it did have two canes die, but there has been 3 more to replace it. It's about 5 feet and lots of buds. It has opened later than most in the 2 years I've had it. But the blooms are so wonderful I will keep it as long as it's relatively happy.
It has gotten BS here, but once a month spraying put a halt to it.
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Second year having 2 Sugar moons; Great disease resistance to black spot and mildew here in PNW zone 7b which typically is BS heaven. I LOVE these roses! Dark green matte foliage and highly scented blooms. The scent is strong and wonderful. They don't last long in the vase though, I leave them on the plant.
Nice clean white too.
Look for them grafted on Multiflora stock- Palatine has them.
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