What an eyecatcher - should be lovely on your columns!

http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.62334&tab=1 

Going to put it in the ground today. I can't wait to see it n bloom.

I can't wait to see it growing up your columns! I really wanted roses up mine, but settled for Don Juan on a trellis next to the porch. We moved, so it's a non issue, but I look forward to seeing yours.

Just wanted to do a little update...

I never got around to putting my rose in the ground. It has just been too hot. However, it has buds.

took this one in the shade

And in the sun

If the bud color is any indication of how the bloom color will look, it will be a gorgeous shade of red with an orange hue.

I'm waiting on pins and needles for the buds to open any time now.

stay tuned!

The anticipation!! :-)

And boom!

And this is the center, which is not yellow :( as the vendor photo shows.

Darn it! I guess it's a good thing you didn't plant it.

I think it would look very happy with your home. Looks very healthy.

Update year 2

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anyone know why Garden Vines is no longer online?

Brushwood Nursery changed its web address from Garden Vines back to Brushwood late last year. Unfortunately, Brushwood no longer offers roses! An email from October gave the following explanation. Sue

Why are we moving the web address? We thought it was a good time
to do it. A couple of years ago, we moved to a new shopping cart system that
has been a big disappointment for us and for many customers. It just wasn't
performing well and was difficult to operate. Earlier this year when we decided
on the product changes, we figured it would also be a good time to find a new
shopping cart; one that actually works well from the start! Changing
the name back to our old web address also creates a marker point for our return
to a focus on clematis! We'll still offer some other cool vines but we're
working harder than ever to grow the greatest collection of clematis possible!

Aha! I don't recall getting that email. Thanks!

HMF has OC as a 2009 introduction from Meilland. The pictures show a good orange-red color which looks to be a shade lighter than that of 'Santana'; I wonder if 'Santana' might not be a parent or grandparent.

I just wanted to say I'm sad they don't offer roses anymore! I enjoyed ordering both from them. Your rose is beautiful!!