I haven't posted on this forum in a while. After everyone's help this became a dangerous place. I wanted ALL the roses.

But I backed off and quietly tended my rose beds.

Here's Stainless Steel. Which I purchased a few years ago. Year one was disappointing. Didn't grow an inch, year two it put out maybe 2 small canes, and one deformed bloom that fried in the heat immediately.

This year it's much better. Not those amazing bushes you guys are always posting. But I've given up on being able to grow those. But a few decent canes and a steady stream of blooms that are delightful.

I know this looks like I documented a flower opening but these are actually all separate blooms.

For these blooms it was in a less lavender, and more mauve mood.