First flower from this plant...I like!

That is very pretty! What is Derrick calling this one?

Yes, the no-branching at inflo is very frustrating. You can see some cuttings where the inflo scars are all up the single trunk of a tree, and it seems common on some varieties like Kona Candy.

Some newly-rooted cuttings just don't have the energy or resources to branch until they get better established. Not familiar with this variety (if it is one), but some varieties are better branchers than others.

My potted Vera Crus Rose creates notoriously long branches before blooms, and then only a few branches.

Thanks, I appreciate the comments.

Jandey-

Derrick called it Shakas and referred to this one as "my Shakas"...I have no idea if it's a registered variety, but I doubt it is...

OK, I was given a Paul Weissich from a local nursery. Next season if I can get both P.W. and "my Shakas" to bloom, perhaps I can determine if they are one in the same...

How is the fragrance?

however very beautiful.

The fragrance strong and sweet, very pleasant.

When I was going to order this beauty from Derrick, someone told me it was a rename...cant remember who or what though....

When I was going to order this beauty from Derrick, someone told me it was a rename...cant remember who or what though....