Although generally rather cold-hardy, these roses are not noted for their disease resistance. They can, however, be grown well without spraying, given careful siteing for adequate sunlight and good air circulation, regular feeding and watering and the willingness to turn a blind eye to the inevitable bit of powdery mildew and/or blackspot. If you just want photos, visit the Photo Gallery!
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The class of roses we know as the Hybrid Perpetuals were bred largely as exhibition/florists'
roses rather than as garden plants. They are a mongrel lot, bred from just about every reblooming rose that the 19th century breeders could get their hands on. As a general rule, these are tall plants that grow in
the manor of their Hybrid Tea offspring; stiff and upright, that bloom at the ends of their canes. Many are best pegged down or treated as small climbers. Most of them bear very large flowers
that are, as a rule, quite fragrant. with
