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Whether or not the Lady of the Lake who glides across a mist-laden lake to and from Avalon in Arthurian legend was in mind when this rose was named, I had to have it for the implied connection. I was looking for a pillar rose for in the ‘Magic Garden’ and nothing could’ve been more perfect. This is the first it’s bloomed and, although gorgeous, isn’t showing its true colors of violet-pink shading to cream and copper in the center. It’s not unexpected as this rose is said to change coloring with each new flush.
10/07/07 Update: This rose did not live up to expectations. Bloom coloring and form never resembled photographs, the edges browned quickly during damp weather and blooms wilted and died within hours of cutting for vases. It was also a blackspot magnet the second season with weak growth after three years so it was ultimately shovel pruned.
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Was the rose you planted “Lady Of The Mist” (Harkness Roses, 2002)?
I just purchased one, and will let you know how it performs. Sounds like you may have gotten a substituted plant, perhaps some kind of hybrid tea (they all require a rigorous spray program for fungus). Poorly drained soil will also make roses sick or kill them.
Yes, that is the rose I planted and I did buy from Heirloom Roses too. What’s interesting is that I had cut it down to the ground with the intention of digging it up and ditching it, but I never got around to it. I noticed in November that it had pushed out lush new healthy foliage so I’m going to give it another season and see what happens.
Let me know how yours performs. I’d also be interested to know your experience with Heirloom’s roses in general. I’ve had some for almost four years and they still are still not up to par with many other bare roots I’ve gotten from Jackson & Perkins and David Austin.