Hi Bart! I have this rose in a huge pot -- so it is staying quite small. But I think it could get to be bigger . . . The mother plant in Santa Barbara had grown up through an 8-ft-tall Eugenia hedge, and was blooming above it. I figure there's a good chance the Eugenias were planted in the 20's, so this plant might pre-date the destruction of the Santa Barbara earthquake of that era. It's one of several Hybrid Perpetual-ish roses that are very like (but not exactly like) 'La Reine.'

Jeri, that is a gorgeous arrangement! It looks like a still life painting. I'm glad you brought it inside and shared it with us. Thanks!

Woo Hoo! La Reine on Memorial Day! Mine all just finished. Those foggy mornings are better than heat waves. Just a little pm here, nothing awful. Wish we could see these cool temps last a few more months. I got an accidental red white and blue. Florentine finally maturedintosomething grand. I have some potted 5 gallon lions roses in front of that and a nice blue native something I got at a plant sale. They all bloomed together in patriotic style. I did try earlier to time some French lace roses with a big daffodils planting. Nope..daffs went off and roses started opening as they were fading. Ah well....see what next year brings. The yellow iris are open for the second flush so not a total loss. These crazy times... ill be thankful for whatever looks good. Happy beginning of summer to all the warm season folks and enjoy your spring time everyone up north.

@Formerly RBEHS Z10A/S17 get Pride of Oakland! It's a great old floribunda, verging on a poly. What could be better than Pinocchio X China Doll? Porcelain Rose, of course! Adding Lynnie to it made all the difference. Not to hijack Jeri's thread, but these were used to harvest pollen this week.