An unexpected new favorite for me! Within 2 weeks of planting it had a bud begin blooming. Unfortunately the bloom wilted before opening up fully due to our heat wave; from what I could tell it was DEVINE. This rose is now flourishing and growing beautifully here in zone 7b.
Just like its namesake this rose is a treasure! This is my second summer and it has grown so much and is so incredibly healthy! Just got my first open bud. Just beautiful!
I'm here in the PNW (zone 8a) and into my second season with Betty. She was slow to get going last year, but this year she has grown sturdy and tall (5 ft in June) and is never without outstanding light pink fragrant blooms! So far good disease resistance and average vase life. She's definitely a keeper!