Greybird- I was tickled rose-pink to see 'Ruths' German Rose' covering a large plot in Miriams backyard, it wasn't in bloom when we were gathering roses for Morcom Park, but I got a thrill just seeing the plants. Old Blush-Yours is the most beautiful photo I've ever seen of Nat. Noisette" really stunnning. Jeri, do you know where Fred found "Le Pactole"? it is one of my favorite Tea roses. I also am a fan of " Grandmothers Hat", a voluptuous rose. I forgot about "S.G.C.M" I was heartbroken when it failed in my organic rose garden, too much p.m. to thrive in our cool coastal area. Thanks to all of you, for posting back. I have happy memories of most of the roses posted, its' like remembering old freinds, that others have known. Lux.

Here's some info I saved from this forum in 2005. Note that I'm the original poster (!). Too funny. ======================= Rose of Sharon (Althea) Posted by Love_the_Yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 21, 05 at 23:26 Ambersky, Where did you plant your new double pink Rose of Sharon (althea)? I too bought one last week - also a double pink. The tag says "full to part sun". I've noticed a few posts that say they struggle with the heat here in Florida. I'm thinking about part shade. (It's on the screened-in porch in the shade righ now and actually seems pretty happy - haha!) What did you do? Carol Follow-Up Postings: RE: Rose of Sharon (Althea) Posted by: claferg z9a Volusia FL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 22, 05 at 10:42 My experience with Rose Of Sharon is part shade, or morning sun and afternoon shade. They seem to do very nicely in these situations. I have a single white, a double white and two single purples and they are doing great. I think the mistake most people who are unfamiliar with Rose of Sharon make is planting them in full sun like a hibiscus. Up north this is no problem, but here in Florida they really suffer during the hot months in full sun. RE: Rose of Sharon (Althea) Posted by: SnickerKitten Z9b FL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 22, 05 at 20:21 Mine gets sunlight filtered by some larger plants. She's come back from being a stick with a few yellow leaves to being full of lush dark green leaves and at last count, 2 blooms and 15 buds! Lori RE: Rose of Sharon (Althea) Posted by: SnickerKitten Z9b FL (My Page) on Wed, Aug 24, 05 at 14:41 Make that six absolutely gorgeous blooms! Lori RE: Rose of Sharon (Althea) Posted by: mistiaggie z10 FL (My Page) on Mon, Sep 12, 05 at 15:54 I have some "sticks" from cuttings that I've had for a year and they put out little bitty leaves and that's it. no new growth....maybe it's too hot here? RE: Rose of Sharon (Althea) Posted by: bruggirl100 z9 FL (My Page) on Mon, Sep 12, 05 at 19:15 I have one that has done absolutely nothing in 4 years. I think it's too hot, but then, I have it in full sun.

oops, I haven't been posting this week, so I missed this! I smiled when I saw your pic, Nanadoll, cos it kind of looks like the nature strip in front of the house here..(I think you call it the "hell strip") before it gets mowed- ie mostly dead..too expensive to keep watering it in summer! Ohh I've got Grimaldi too, Daisy! usually a good flowerer in spite of the heat, but mines been off its game badly this summer- badly needs repotting... Your arrangements are lovely! I got very disappointed- my favourite Mary Magdalene was just about to go into a full flush- the sepals dropped- then it got baked, then we had all that rain, then it got baked again- result; bush covered in little crunchy paper brown buds that will never open, sigh Anyways, it seems to be cooling down now, so the roses are coming back to life; I have a few pics, but nothings up loaded yet.

Haku, Chris, Mossy… or anyone else growing this rose: will you please share updates? I would love to see and know more about how this rose is doing for you. Haku, I’m also in SoCal so I’m especially interested to hear your reports. I adore fragrant roses and StrawChicago mentioned this is one her her most fragrant and favorites. I would love to go see and hear about how it’s overall form and shape of the plant and growth habit.