Pink Rose Identification

Deanna

10 years ago

Hi.

I am new to this forum and a newbie when it comes to growing roses. Although I am not anywhere near an expert or know very much yet about roses, I am looking forward to learning all about caring for them.

I am now a full blown rose addict and currently have over 50 bushes and bare roots that I recently planted in my yard with the help of my very patient husband.

I am so glad this forum is here. I am extremely thankful for all of the wonderful topics posted here which has been very helpful to me. This site is full of very knowledgeable people with very good advice. I am so thankful for all of you!

Two years ago I purchased pink roses in a 3 gallon pot at my local nursery. However, I have misplaced the name tag and forgot the name of this rose bush that is in my yard. Does anyone recognize it? If you do, I would greatly appreciate an identification. It is driving me crazy trying to remember what the name of these roses were.

Thanks in advance for your reply and have a wonderful evening.

Best wishes,

Dee from Long Island, NY (7A)

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nanadollZ7 SWIdaho

10 years ago

Your rose is very beautiful, but it isn't Bonica. I wish I could suggest a rose, but nothing comes to mind. Diane

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odyssey3
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Looks to me like climbing Mme. Caroline Testout.

PS I grew up in Farmingdale!
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Deanna
Original Author
10 years ago
Hi odyssey. Thanks so much for your reply and help.

I am going to google Mme. Caroline Testout right now.

It's funny because I keep googling pink roses and get all excited when I find one that I finally think is my rose. Then I see another pink rose that looks like mine and the confusion starts all over again, lol.

If not Mme. Caroline Testout, could this possibly be Bonica?

Best wishes,

Dee
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Deanna
Original Author
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Hi Odyssey,

I live right next door to Farmingdale, and am in Bethpage! It's such a small world : )

P.S., I looked at Mme. Caroline Testout, and it looks almost identical to my rose. I have a feeling you helped me id my rose bush.

I bet you know or have been to the very nursery I originally bought it from. It was Hicks, in Westbury, Long Island.

It is so nice to make such nice new friends! Thanks so much : )
odyssey3
10 years ago
I agree it is absolutely not Bonica.

The way the petals ball up in the center is exactly what my Mme Caroline Testout does.
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odyssey3
10 years ago
I think we posted at the same time--glad I could help. My brother lives at the border of Bethpage--near Sarant Cadillac. Such a small world. Of course I know Hick's too. Now I am craving a black and white from Dortoni's. :)
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Deanna
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks so much again odyssey : )
Deanna
Original Author
10 years ago
I know exactly where Sarant is : )

Ha ha. My husband loves the Irish Soda bread from Dortoni's and I love their Tiramisu ; )

I live right by North Wantagh Ave and am not too far from 106/107. It is such a small world!!
Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Welcome, Deanna. You have a beautiful rose. I'm glad you were able to find an id. Did you see the write up on this rose by Paul Barden?: Mme. Caroline Testout. He describes its merits very well. If I ever have a large property, I will keep this rose in mind.