Silvia they are! I dodn't know the name but I think this is a vine that I got from puerto rico. The skin is a really dark purple and the inside is a nice lite yellow. delish carmen

For me, the key difference between Rebecca's experiences and mine with CPM are the words "snow cover". She had total snow cover and total winter survival, where I usually have no consistent snow cover and no cane survival (though it's root hardy for me). That's why my CPM never blooms. The temperatures below the snow never get below 32 degrees F so that's why the air temperature can be well below zero and the rose survives fine. We're too dry to get consistent snow cover in the winter so my CPM never has surviving cane. I agree that she's not a rose for a small space, though she grows well on a obelisk. If you get consistent snow cover and/or bring it inside for the winter with the obelisk you might get blooms. Sorry to hear about JD, Carol. My John Davis only hangs in by a toenail every winter in my zone 4 pocket but isn't quite dead after several years. I've never gotten him big enough to bloom though. Cynthia

Good Morning!! This cultivar has many opinions about whether it's heat related splash versus virus. Some stay away from this cultivar because they believe it does carry the virus.. some believe it could be brought on by heat. I personally had two trees and they were very large. I did have a splash a few times in Fives years or so. Its a beautiful pink bloom and I just decided that it was time for me to move this tree from my collection because it didn't preform like I needed.. it was difficult to pass it along to other collectors who feared for the virus, but I dont believe that it truly does have this MV that others speak of. Others will say otherwise!! I have also heard that many years ago these cutting went for over 500 -1000 dollars!! Im including some Information from Diana's Compilation for those that are interested!! Princess Victoria aka Metairie Pink, Lavender Pink Blush, Lavender Splash. Creamy white/pink with red virus streaks. Yellow center. White and pink flowers are occasionally speckled with deep red streaks and sprinkles after the plant matures. Very striking. Mild sweet lilac fragrance. Well balanced and easy to grow. Pubescent new growth. White and pink with a unique splash of blood red. The center has a sunshine ring. ALL FLOWERS DO NOT HAVE THIS VARIEGATION. Some heads have a few variegated flowers while others only carry the pink, white, and yellow color. It sometimes takes up to three years before variegation occurs. Medium, well proportioned growth habit. 2.5-3” and a soft, nice texture. The flowers are large, have a nice perfume, and every tip gets an inflo every year. It produces masses of flowers, and is also the first to bloom and last to finish, pubescent stalk. Pink and a touch of pale pink toward middle and yellow center, 3", some flowers will be very dark pink and some will be red with splash of white, light scent. Grows like a weed. It was named after the creator's wife, Victoria Rosselli. Limbs have a soft, slightly fur like texture. Only a few flowers spot and splash reds and pinks and actually variegate. When the 2-3" speckled pink and red flower variegation finally appears it is a spectacular sight. Well-balanced form and is easy to grow. The fragrance is mild and sweet. One of the most floriferous. It's a prolific bloomer and I love the shape - the small leaves curve down gracefully, like an umbrella. Sets seed. i gave my large tree to my nephew and he says it's blooming, so I will keep an eye on his tree and let you all know. I'll also find a picture of the one stripe that I had on one of my blooms!! Have a great day!! Laura

So yeah this little guy decides to land on my shoulder then yell at me about it lol!