First rose to bloom every spring - what is it?
9 years ago
I don't know what this rose is, but it always blooms before any of the others I have. It is a hardy rose bush and blooms all summer long and responds to pruning by new growth with new flowers.
2017 (This year first bloom)
2016 (Last year first bloom)
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