I need to change my info. Our zone has been re-classified as 10A. It used to be 9B. 9A was an unfortunate typo I never corrected.

I just did.

A resounding YES on all counts! I live in hot, dry Northern California, Treasure Trail has been fantastic in a pot for half a decade and holds up to hot weather wonderfully. I love the magical colors and very detailed form, plant him where you can admire the blooms up close.

He stays small, compact and bushy, my plant is much bigger now than when I made the video, but I don’t think he will ever get to 3ft.

I never considered that a rose of moss heritage could grow well in a hot climate. It’s one of only two Barden roses I can easily get here in Europe, so good to know!

With the cute button eye and proliferation, TT does remind me of Austin’s Emma Bridgewater, which in turn reminds folks of the earlier Christopher Marlow. Here is Emma in her first year with me - I wonder if she and TT would clash or complement each other?

I would love to grow this unique and gorgeous rose. I especially like the heavy mossing of the stems and buds that back up the beautiful blooms. The photos of simply plonks on HMF with that mossing setting off the blooms are stunning. Diane

I like a lot of Paul’s creations but Treasure Trail has to be my favorite. You’re right, Diane, the mossing really does set off the blooms with the unique colors with the pale button eye. I had to leave one behind in my previous garden but finally got it back last year. I think you’ll really like it Sylvia. I have always had it in a pot and it does well.

I also had to leave behind Christopher Marlowe 5 years ago and, of course, it was discontinued and wish I could also find it again.

@NollieSpainZ9 - that’s neat that TT is available there. I was disappointed Emma Bridgewater was not released in the US this year - not sure why, possibly giving the rose another year in trials since Penelopy Lively was just released. I can only compare similarities based on the photos but while there are some similarities in color, I think they’re different enough they could be grown near each other.

Old photo of Treasure Trail

Thanks Dave, after your and Paul’s stamp of approval I really must try TT now! I hope Emma Bridgewater comes over your way soon.

Nollie,

How does Emma B hold up in your hot weather? I think is among the most interesting of the newer Austins, but those petals seem wimpy, at least in pics.

Paul,

Thanks for introducing such a uniquely wonderful novelty

Dave

TT is a favorite of mine, too!

Hi Ben, Emma B needs afternoon shade, even from midday here in high summer temperatures. I don’t think your summer sun is quite as harsh as mine, judging from some roses that you say cope in full sun that definitely don’t here. I started her off in a pot last year and recall tucking it into full shade for a few days when temperatures climbed well into the 100’s.

Sylvia, I hope you get Treasure Trail, it looks such a fabulous little rose.