Awesome Sara Ann!

Wow, Sara, that is just a beautiful (wish I could come up with some new adjectives) bloom. I had pretty much ignored this rose, but seeing yours, I realize I need to check HMF and learn more about it. Are most of OR's blooms this petal packed and old fashioned looking? That's the look I love. Does OR slow down a lot in the heat? Keep us posted on this lovely rose. Diane

It is just lovely!

Nice report on OR it's beautiful. I've been looking at this rose for a while. Thou it has been difficult to find out much about it . Thanks Sara.

Beautiful Sara! Just wondering how long you've had it and what the dimensions are? Thanks!

Ann

Thank you everyone! This is the third season I've had this one. I will admit the first season it didn't grow much, it was on the small side and the blooms were small too. It took off last year, and to me the blooms keep improving. I believe once it gets established the blooms are petal packed, and about 4 inches in diameter. The bush is now about 3 feet wide x 5 feet tall. It seems to tolerate heat well and doesn't diminish the blooms.

It's just beautiful!!!

I really like the colour.

Where did you find yours, Sara-Ann? Looks wonderful! Sue

Thank you ladies! Vasue, I ordered mine from Regan Nursery, and it is available from them this season, it's listed under the floribundas. Last year I believe Edmunds also had it, and it is still on their webisite. However, I'm not sure if their list has been updated for 2017. There might be other places who have it, but they are the only ones I could find.

What a beautiful bloom, Sara! I've heard great things about it. Thanks for sharing!

Sara-Ann, beautiful bloom and fragrance is always a plus. Is it a good cut flower?

Oh wow!!! Orchid Romance looks stunning!!! You have done a fabulous job!!! I want this rose!!!! Wow!!!!

I know you said it's fragrant - but is it fabulous fragrance or just good fragrance??

Carol

Thank you Dave, Kentucky, and Carol!

Carol, I checked the fragrance out again on this one, after you asked me about it, IMHO, the fragrance is fabulous! Not quite sure how to describe it, the scent is very refreshing, almost citrusy, but I can't think of a fruit to describe it, maybe a combination. The scent would make a great air freshener!

Ooooh!!!!! I love the sound of that!!

Carol

Wow! Petal-packed & fragrant! Blackspot?

Holly, so far it has not had any blackspot issues, this is its third season.

Wow!

What a gorgeous rose! I have 2 of them, and they are just wonderful!

Have to get one. Thanks Sara-Ann!

I'll keep an eye out for Orchid Romance...thank you, Kitty...what a beauty!

Thank you, Carol , Diane , Sheila !

Kitty, so glad you like it! Beautiful bloom!

sara_ann-z6bok What are some fragrant own-root roses that survive more than 5 years in a cold zone? Thank you.