This is a fantastic rose. It gets to be around 5 feet x 4 feet wide and will grow happily in 70% shade. Disease-free, and a good repeat bloomer. The best part is that it is an EXTREMELY fragrant rose. If you can find it, get 2!
I am growing Lady of the Mist as a large shrub. Mine is about 6', going into it's 3rd year. So it will probably go a bit taller. It has not put up as many new canes as I expected, but when it bloomed, I believe it was without exception one of the most movingly beautiful roses I have ever seen. It also has been shy on rebloom, and I am hoping this is just until it gets really established. And the fragrance is exceptional. It is healthy, not a trace of disease , but the initial vigor is not there yet. I have it next to Wild Blue Yonder, and it took 3-4 yrs for that to become exceptional, so I am looking forward to next yr for LOTM.
Has anyone tried to grow this rose as a climber? I'm wondering how tall it gets for you. Heirloom no longer seems to list this with their climbers. Thanks.
