What is your new 2011 rose 'wow?'

12 years ago

I purchased several roses and have been pleased, but Rose', a Jackson & Perkins rose, has surpased my expectations of a 1st year bareroot rose. The bush is thriving, has over 24 buds on it now, blooms last long on bush and beautiful form, the cycle between blooms isn't long, and it has some fragrance. I spray, but no major problems. This is a "WOW" for me.

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canadian_rose

12 years ago

I'm really liking L.D. Braithwaite, Enchanted Evening, Chicago Peace, Pink Promise, Easy Does It, Vavoom, Bolero, Wisley 2008, Charles Austin and Betty White.

I think my favorite is L.D. Braithwaite. It's blooms are easily 5" across. They last forever - even through our winds, rain and hail. There are many blooms and the plant is beautiful from far away. Everyone asks - what is that rose.

Carol

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predfern
12 years ago
Enchanted Autumn has interesting blooms.
bethnorcal9
12 years ago
So far my favorite has been the climber STORMY WEATHER.
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9/11 Flight 93 rose. It's own root rose that grew canes 6 ft tall and was just planted this year. Lovely red rose too! ;)
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Brad Jalbert's WOnderful "Waterlily, a short shrub with FRAGRANT adorable petite pale pink/cream/white roses in sprays that seem to last forever.
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ANd My Newest love, Anne Henderson, like caramel and firelight! Gorgeous buds with that caramel or toffee brown orange backs, that open into soft warm golden orange. Another with beautiful foliage, some fragrance, and just seems to have everything in its first bloom. Only way it could get prettier is to have way more of it as the bush grows and establishes...can't wait!

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Joseph's Coat,Flaming Peace, and Nicole.
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