Too bad. I don't get it either.

Maybe email or call and ask? It could mean , you can only buy this rose in Canada so snatch it up?!

That’s what I hope! It’s a great rose

also it is a fragrant rose! Smells sweet like candy to me , like pez candy

@Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca I will try calling them, and update. I was so excited to see that I added to my cart..then saw the note..lol it was only written in all

I love Belle Story and it is very Fragrant. It really is a shame that it not readily available anymore. I have had mine for quite a few years. It will last in a vase, if you cut it in the bud stage when the sepals are down, such a the rose at the tippy tippy top of the picture.

Suebelle

Suebelle, that is so pretty!!!

Suebelle she's just gorgeous!!!

@suebelle_neworleans wow, it's so beautiful!!

Its curious that BS and a few others on their list are only available in Canada now. Is there something wrong with them that they can't be imported to the US anymore?

What a pretty rose. Sad to see that one go away. Suebelle, thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.

So I called Hortico, who were nice enough to call back quickly. They said, DA does not allow them to sell in US. They have permission to sell B in CA. I am not liking all the strong arming by DA.

There has been a big change in management strategy at DA so it's not surprising. In talking with a local nursery here this spring they've been told they can only get certain DA roses and a very limited supply at that. DA should be careful though. If they tick off their USA customers they could be hurting soon. There are many other growers who are creating those old English style looking roses now.

I really can’t understand why they would allow one country to sell it , and not another. Really , what is going on in this world as a whole , where money drives people to be the way they are . Shameful !

It’s a rose they feature here in the local rose garden . It’s absolutely humongous and beautiful. I have one planted in the front bed . I hope it dosnt get as big as the one nearby ( I have more shade ) but I’m glad I have it .

Suebelle - I gasped when I sa w your Belle Story!!! I don't know if that's the loveliest rose I've ever seen...but it's close...and maybe is. WOW!!

Jen - Holy moley!!! I can't believe I don't have this rose!!! (maybe because Austins do horribly for me LOL)

Belle Story has such beautiful stamens. I am guessing that the bees love it!

@Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca Thank you for posting the pictures, what gorgeous flowers. :) it's a perfect cottage rose.

Love this rose! Thrilled my one potted one made it through "Snowmageddon" where temps got to 1. I put it in the greenhouse for warmth at night and leaves are coming out on it. If I remember correctly, it sets cuttings well and I hope to take as many as I can. This is a lovely rose, one of my favorite old David Austins. Dont understand why some can be sold in the US and some not. Maybe Palatine will offer it one day in their Austin sale.

I'm glad that it made it through your Snowmageddon. :) :) And you're going to grow more of this rose!! Awesome!!