I never tire of admiring it-- my favorite since the first time I saw it.. I wish only that mine bloomed more often, but since I want to preserve any hips that may form, I don't prune hard. I am trying to root another AD right now--also another QSBM.

Lindsey

Malcolm .. this year, we've had such a cool spring, I've seen more bloom ... and it might continue.

I know of one plant of this growing locally, one of the few once-blooming old roses in our area. What a beauty it is, and I'd be so happy if I could grow it well: a project for some day. Yours is lovely.

It's taken a while to establish here, though. I think this area isn't really suited to it. But I felt poorer, not having it.

If you can stand to do it, cut a fresh bloom and tear off the petals, one by one. Then smell the stamens. They have the clove fragrance of R. moschata.

:-)

~Christopher

WOW! So beautiful! It's number one on my wish list of roses!

damask_rose : )