I love Valencia also. Wonder why it's never been offered here.

A friend grows Graham Thomas in all his glory. A stunning sight.

Someone posted a pic of Valencia two years ago and I was smitten. I am so glad to have it as it has such a delightful scent and the bloom lasts a week with the hybrid form intact. I get about two small flush per season with Valencia. Wish it repeats more frequently.

Nice looking blooms Karen... Yeah pests can be a pain...

Karen, hows does Belindas Dream do here in the Northeast BS/PM wise etc.?

Thanks..

It is really hard to say! I have only planted it in spring last year. When it started growing, the midges attacked it first. THe midges really love BD. I think I got about 1 good BD bloom last year. In spite of the attack, it continued to send new growths up. I really could not recall much about BD last year except that it was pretty much ravaged by midges. Sorry. I will watch it to see how it does this year regarding its susceptibility to BS.

Karen, your Valencia is lovely. Actually, I picked one up today but it isn't flowering only a few buds. Hope they turn out like yours.

It's really cool to see your Grande Dame rose. I have a new one and am so looking forward to the blooms. Yours is an amazing color!

I love Valenica too. I have it and would hate to be without it. It's in my top 5 roses list. Yours looks great!

Carol

Oooh! Beautiful! Wish my GRANDE DAME would bloom!