Whoops not Canadian Tire, Superstore! Lol one too many garden centres visited today.

I completely agree Violetjune, it lacks the wow factor and punch some of the other roses from the Canadian Artist series roses, such as Campfire or Felix LeClerc.

I was surprised to see ruffled petals similar to Morden Sunrise, many photos I have seen online of Oscar Peterson I did not notice this.

I think it is only the colour that sets it apart. There appears a lack of popular white/cream Canadian bred roses. JP Connell comes to mind for me, although I find it bad for blackspot. Henry Hudson and Marie Bugnet are other whites, although more the traditional rugosa look.

Perhaps this has better disease resistance and vigor compared to JP? I did like the shiny foliage, large bloom size and subtle pastel colouring, but I am also partial to single blooms. At least there were plenty of buds at the different stages on all the small plants. It looks like it could be a good landscaping rose.

They were in 1.5 gallon pots, going for about $20. I might buy one at the end of the season if it goes on sale. Seeing it in person, I didn't have a burning desire to purchase it for full price. I'm saving my money for Fru Dagmar Hastrup among others. I wish these new roses had stronger fragrance! Although I am happy they are continuing with the breeding program, it gives me hope.

As there are currently few photos of Oscar Peterson out there, here are a few more:

LOL, I also add I put fragrance above everything else. Campfire and Never Alone have moved down my list because of lack of fragrance. I have two Emily Carr I bought when I didn't know better, and now I dislike them because of her lack of fragrance. They seem like a "fake" flowers to me, I go up to sniff, and nothing! I never desired JP Connell before, but after smelling the blooms in their prime, he was worth it.

Those minature Kordanas frustrate me, as beautiful as they look, I keep hoping one day I'll come across with a rose scent.

I thought this rose was white, but your photos make it clear that it has pink undertones, sort of similar to (I think) Morden Blush. JP Connell seems to be unique with its yellow colouring, and fragrance. I think I would choose Snow Pavement over this, that series usually has pretty good fragrance.

It is nice to see some new introductions every year though. These roses are hardy and hopefully the money from sales will support future breeding work.

Certainly has very nice looking foliage and the blooms are something different when it comes to hardy roses, I think I'll be getting myself one ... thanks for posting Prairie_northrose :)

Violetjune, I adore Snow Pavement! She is by far one of my favourite roses. Her clove-like fragrance is intoxicating, the bloom shape is more refined than the usual rugosa, and I love the light lavender colour. If I ever move, she's coming with me.

Twors, I am a sucker for glossy foliage. Rugelda and Turbo I enjoy for their very glossy leaves. The leaves of Never Alone have me interested enough to keep it on my want list.

Now if there was a super hardy rose with strongly fragrant blooms and glossy disease resistant leaves, it would be the ultimate for me!

Okay, the photos don't do this plant justice. I seen one opening bud, one half open and one fully open bloom at the grocery store and immediately scooped the nicest plant up. It is exquisite. It reminds me of Morden Sunrise because, at least to me, it is best before the blooms fully open.

prairie, how about Dr. Eckner or roseirre de l'hay?

First of the year.

Oh no, the grocery store had Never Alone and Bill Reid at 50% off as they had a couple broken canes. Guess I will nurse them back. LOL!

Ha ha, I don't think you'll find any sympathy here! I am surprised how pink those buds are, all the promo pictures I have seen are white. The buds are quite pretty.

I attest this to my rose collection addiction. You must aquire at the proper times. That being said my collection is now over 50, now. Lol

It's not really on topic, but how do you like Bill Reid? It looks great in pictures but I don't think I've ever seen it blooming.

Haven't been on here forever....Even had to make a new account. Bill Reid is quite hardy.One of the hardier yellow.

Welcome back Shelley! How's 'Bill Reid' been for disease resistance? I shovel pruned my three plants after two years of near complete defoliation due to blackspot :(

SCG, is the photo of that first bloom from Dr. Eckner or Oscar Peterson? How exciting! It is lovely! I have not seen Dr. Eckner or Roseraie de l'Hay, although have read good things about them. Rugelda has impressed me, so I might like Dr. Eckner as well!

I saw Oscar Peterson at another nursery and the bloom colours were much more white and plain. I wonder if it had to do with age of bloom or temperature? Or is it possible for one rose to differ slightly from another, even if it is the same variety?

Violetjune, I have Bill Reid for one year now. He did show some blackspot for me as well. I like the blooms though, similar to Morden Sunrise but slightly larger and more solid in colour for me. Faint lemon fragrance.

Welcome back Sazzyrose!

Welcome sazzy,

That pic is Morden Sunrise.

i think Oscar is best before opening fully. Beautiful subtle colors.

Oh and Bill Reid has caught my attention for years. Almost coral color to start then yellow.

Terry, I don't remember seeing anything horrible for disease on Bill Reid. Morden Blush is the worst one that I have. I also picked up Oscar Peterson.....love the eyelashes.

In 2020 Oscar P. won the Gold medal for disease resistance at the International Rose trials: https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/oscar-peterson-rose-bailey-nurseries-wins-gold-medal/

I haven't seen it offered locally though!

I saw it at Salisbury (I think!?) the other day, but it was not blooming, so I could not tell.... but it is intriguing!

I love Oscar Peterson Rose! To everyone who is comparing OP with Snow Pavement, sorry they are two completely distinct and different roses. Oscar Peterson has semi-double almost white flowers on a smallish upright plant. It grows like a little soldier and doesn't bush out into a bowl shape. The flowers are delicate and lovely. As well, the rose flowers frequently and for a long season. I find it charming. By contrast, Snow Pavement which I also grow is a very large shrub. Big leaves, takes over garden space, suckers. Snow Pavement acts like a normal rugosa rose with the exception that it has gorgeous lavender white flowers. So when placing these two roses in the garden, Snow Pavement would be mid to back and center of a bed, with Oscar Peterson to one side and more forward. Oscar Peterson would fit next to a fence or other tight spot well. Then in front could be planted any groundcover type of rose. The very back of this bed would be suitable for bushy climbing roses or taller arching roses such as Therese Bugnet.

Thank you for the plant shape information -- I have Snow Pavement, and yes, it travels a bit. I have saved a spot for Oscar P. in the garden. I still have not found a source for Oscar P. locally though. And, I have found only one mail order place - its name escapes me right now though.

Hi Rosesmi,

The local Home Depot brought them in this year along with a new climber called Rise Up Lilac Days. The lilac climber looks like a good rose too. It pays to check out local box stores and grocery chains to see what is offered in your area. Over the past two years, Home Depot has had by far the best plants, prices and selection in my city.

Oh!!! I will check Home Depot out this week! Thank you for the heads up!