hi, Kate,
I understand your frustration about trying to find info on this rose. I did a search for Joe Woodard and some of the other pioneer roses last spring because of some of the pics in the ARE catalog. Finally I called ARE and talked to Mike Shoup about a few of them.

Best wishes, Gean

Thank you Gean.

It sounds like practically nobody grows it, at least so far. I'll give them a call but if I can find the room for next spring I'll probably just end up giving it a shot and hoping for the best.

Appreciate your time.

Kate

Anyone growing this one?

Thanks. A friend wants Sunsprite and I thought this one was a better match for his color scheme and so cute. Just wondering if it BSs. I found posts where folks bought it, but no feedback afterwards.

I grew this for a number of years - was having work done at my place, my contractor ran over it - dont know if it will come back in the spring or not. It was a tough roses but I wasnt that thrilled with the blooms. They were small and, to me, non-descript. This may be a matter of taste, but this rose just didnt do it for me. If it doesnt come back, I wont replace it. But.......it did grow well and it may just be that I didnt care that much for it.......I would say if any of you want it - give it a try. The Pioneer roses are very good.

Judith

Thank you Judith. I think you must be one of the only people who grow this Rose!

Sorry I wasnt more positive about it - still hope it does come back from the roots this spring - tho I will move it, it was in a prime spot. Please dont let me discourage you from getting it if you want it - you may love the blooms! It would look lovely next to some purple salvia - something to balance its color. I like to find something good about every rose!

Thank you for the feedback. Since I'm helping a friend get backbone roses, I'll probably wait until next year to consider this one. I had hoped to get Autumn Sunset from HCR and though it might look good with it, but Matt said his source for that has stopped carrying it. :((