Ingrid -- Thank you for the info on RPB. Mine will soon begin its 3rd season here. I still have it potted, but am hoping to select a garden spot for it this spring and am glad to have your assessment. So far, I'm very pleased with this rose, altho it's been incredibly slow to build. Perhaps that's just the nature of a truly compact Bourbon. I'm hoping that it does remain small -- in fact, I purchased it primarily because of reports that it's a compact bush at maturity. Another "compact" Bourbon that I finally added after years of waiting is 'Rev H. d'Ombrain'. Apparently, that one actually does remain quite small in milder European gardens. In the sultry South, however, it's displaying astonishing upward vigor. I think it may prove to be a small climber here. Consequently, I've learned to be a bit skeptical about claims of "compactness".

FWIW, "southern living western garden book" lists the species as being hardy in the "upper" and "middle" south (roughly from lubbock and wichita falls north). assuming that this is substantially correct (and that book or any other is NOT infallable)--would suggest that in the ground (or in container) it would need a site protected from strong hot OR cold winds,some afternoon shade, a likely at least slightly acidic soil (and water), mulch around the base to keep the roots cool, and summer water to do the best it can. hope this helps (a little).

OOPS TANSY I SO SORRY!!!! UPDATE SO now as it stands we are here: Ok so far it looks like we possibly have: No.-participant-interested in 01. ME (everything) 02. sguanzon-Sue (??) 03. katybear826- Katy (??) 04. MoonFire-Dianne (??) 05. hementia8- (veggies) 06. gmom2-6boys-gmom maybe(???) 07. tansy_mi_zn5-Tansy (??) 08. debbya- Deb (??) 09. txgardeningmama- Kim (??) This is starting to look a lot better. I am hoping this RR will not have the issues others have had, I posted NO COMMON seeds in the guidelines but I know there are some who are not sure what's common and what isn't which is also why I posted if you are not sure then please ask. At the moment I see a few long time members of GW I know they are looking for uncommon items. I also am sure they will have wonderful seeds to put add. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE GUIDELINES POSTED FOR THIS SWAP REMEMBER IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT SOMETHING PLEASE ASK. THANKS EVERYONE! If everyone adheres to these this will be a fantastic swap and all should come out with some nice seeds for next season. PLEASE READ: I had a request to do the veggies separate IF we have a small group I will do this. For this reason I need to know if you are interested in only flowers, veggies, or both. IF we do it into 2 packages we will be using the bubbly envies from the USPS mentioned above in a previous post, PLEASE use the link on that post to order them. Not all my veggies are coming in like they were supposed to so I will be missing some of the ones I wanted to put in. So disappointed with this! Thanks everyone I have to go back and check my email I have to make sure everyone has sent me their information. :) Aqua

One thing, there is a company called Stamp' UP similar to scrapbook parties. Go on line if you do not have a consultant in your area. They have a large variety of stamps and they are not cheap, but good quality. Also Close to My Heart which is scrap booking but has an excellent selection of clear plastic stamps. Both can be bought on line. Do you have a large Walmart or Hobby Lobby?