I bought Gypsy Sue last year and only had a few blooms. First two blooms last year completely balled from rain. She made it through winter with no problems, but I am in Central Texas where it does not go below 15F. She has arching growth, but does not appear to be a climber. I have her in a pot and I also grow some climbers in pots, and Gypsy Sue is not tall enough to be a climber. The arching growth flowers from every leaf joint like a pegged rose. First Spring flush was amazing! I need to see if I have photos. The flowers were full of petals, excellent form, self-cleaning, and the fragrance reminds me of Abraham Darby. Even handled rain just fine. She needs to be deadheaded or will produce hips from every flower. There was a small second flush where the flowers were not as full, but I also forgot to give her fertilizer. We just had a lot of rain (2.5" in 7 days) and humidity to the point that I refer to this weather as a Florida Simulator. Many of my roses have defoliated from blackspot, including Gypsy Sue, but she is putting out lots of new leaves like nothing ever happened. She is nearly thornless, too. I absolutely lover her! Edit: I rarely spray and am inconsistent with fertilizing, but she is still great. I bought her in the Fall, so I cannot comment on summer yet.

Another use for duct tape to keep my mouth closed, I've been figuring, but it looks as though the tape has flown off unannounced. I got in via icon today - and was able to make this post without restriction. It's been just over a year since the accident made my old car unrepairable, I live 11 km./7 mi. from village and 20 - 30 km./ 12.5 - 19 mi. from the city, so have been doing some hitchhiking. Had a vehicle available part time from late Oct. till end of Jan. I've had quite good luck hitchhiking, some folks have driven me out of their way to help, and almost always refuse compensation for gas. Fairly frequently when coming home with bags of groceries. A few have passed me, then turned around and come back to pick me up - surprising! I've been surprised that quite a few women have picked me up, including younger ones and several alone in the car. Some neighbours bring me a few items of groceries, e.g bags of about a gal. of milk, from time to time. A few are willing to drive me on my errands, when convenient, and some accept compensation. ole joyful

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Hello ChiLeo, thank you for posting. I am so very sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed her contributions and posts. Being Chicago born & raised, and having briefly worked in the ED at the hospital near you (w/ pond on one side, that recently added buildings), I felt a connection with her. ChiSue had a great attitude and perspective, she will be missed. I wish you peace as she lives on in your memories.