I wish I knew if the rose I have here as WRSmith is actually that.
It certainly LOOKS like it could be a seedling of Maman Cochet, and for sure it has the same unwillingness to open when it's cool and foggy . . .

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Jeri

Yes,
I don't mind nodding blooms, but it sure is nice to have a Tea that will hold its blooms up.... and the petals have really nice substance, which helps them withstand the heat.

This time of year the blooms are bleached out to a cream with just the slightest pink blush but in the spring they were much more pink.

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Jeri,
This is a photo from this spring.You can't tell from this angle, but there is a distinct darker blush of pink on the outside of the outer petals, similar to your photos.

Mine is three inches tall and three inches wide (seriously) so I'll get back to you in another few years. This band along with others arrived during a cold snap earlier this year. Georgetown Tea and Chaucer succumbed (my fault, I'm sure) and Bill is in a very fragile state. Please keep your fingers crossed for me.

Ingrid

Thanks Collin -- I'll take it on faith then, that this is what I have.
Now, to find a place for it!

Jeri

Lovely photos.Anyone who wish to see the heaven should see the roses.

Here is a link that might be useful: beth

Mine grew 12 ft. high by 12 ft. long and I had it pruned 4 ft. wide (I grow it as a climber). Beautiful cut flowers. I have another I plan to keep in a large pot. Does anyone have experience growing WRS in a large pot? Thanks.

You don't say where you are located.
My experiences with growing Tea Roses in containers is all in a very very mild (no winter for practical purposes) climate -- and may not be relevant for you.

That said, we grew several Teas in VERY large pots on a sunny patio here for perhaps 5 years. At first, they grew and bloomed well, but over time, they really slowed down.

When moved to spots in the ground, all took off like a shot.
I think that, if I wanted to keep a Tea that way PERMANENTLY, I would have to periodically prune, pull it out, root-prune, and re-plant. TOO MUCH WORK!

But in a colder climate, they might do fine that way.
Certainly, Lily Shohan did it, in New England.

Jeri

It's almost a year later since I posted about Will above and with lots of TLC (and water!) he's now starting to take off and is about a foot tall and wide. He's had two gorgeous blooms, stuffed with petals and long-lasting, and I believe he's now well on his way. I'm looking forward to having long-lasting cut flowers, which seem to be a rarity in my garden. So far the best one has been Carding Mill and I hope WRS will be equally good if not better.

Ingrid

I loved to have this rose. This coloration is one of my favs. Once upon a time I planted it but I lost it. Now I ordered it again from another source, hoping I have better luck this time. I must have it, I must have it.