I am not growing James Galaway so I am of no real help but it catches my eye every time some posts a picture. It is a lovely shade of pink isnt it.

I know it is one of the taller ones in my zone and that is the only reason why I have not planted it here.

If you get it I hope it is as beautiful in person as it is in pictures.

Krista,

What powerfully beautiful James Galways you have! I've had my eye on JG for a while, now it is on my short list. Thanks for posting your photos.

Moses

I have loved this rose since I first saw a group of about 6 or 7 young plants of it grown together in a nursery. What I like best about it is that its flat form and curly petals are so distinctive. Also the "old rose" color shadings and its fragrance that, while not powerful, does not disappoint in any way. I have not noticed any disease.

I am growing mine on an arch in a north-facing exposure. It is fabulous in spring, with fall bloom that is increasing but not copious. I think if I grew it in more sun and with more fertilizer it might be more floriferous in the off season. I had no idea when I purchased it that it could reach 6' wide, and I do think its main fault here in zone 6b -7a is its tendency to get very big. I still haven't figured out how to prune it. Maybe its growth would be more restrained further north.

After doing copious amounts of research on climbers that were very hardy, better than average disease resistance, many petaled and shade tolerant, I started my list with James Galway and Crown Princess Margareta. I searched long and hard to find ones grafted on multiflora and ordered two weeks ago as soon as I had my want list of DAs down to a reasonable size. I am hoping for good things from this rose, but I also ordered St. Swithun as well for a sunnier spot. The nonclimber DAs I ordered own root.

Thank you all for the comments, and Krista, for all the wonderful photos! The flowers remind me of Clothilde Soupert somewhat. Any issues with the flowers opening?

Lkaytwvz5, where did you get yours grafted on multiflora?

-Chris

Chris, it is prone to damage from thrips and weather, but the blooms typically open OK.

Krista, you've outdone yourself with these gorgeous pictures! It's made it very difficult to maintain my vow of not ordering any more roses. At least I can enjoy James Galway here thanks to you. Those ruffled petals are to die for.

Krista, what an incredible James Galaway, just beautiful

Thank you. It's a wonderful Austin; it's been a favorite with its petal packed blooms and sweet fragrance...

My James galway is very hardy, no need for winter protection for zone 5. no dieback. not sure about how it repeat yet. didnt pay attentikn the first two years.