My sisters name was Katie and after the was killed I bought these and put them right off of our deck to remember her by.
Absolutely beautiful rose both in appearance and fragrance. I planted her in a not-so-ideal spot in a very random sandy patch of earth that borders my front patio. She shot up quickly (she is about 2.5 feet) in early July and graced me with two gorgeous blooms but has ceased to grow any more or offer any buds. However, even in mostly partial shade, she is incredibly disease resistant. Not a single leaf with black spot while my other roses are covered in my muggy Long Island, NY climate.
We got the first blooms within 3 weeks. The color is so pretty. This may be the best shade of pink I have seen for roses. Its fragrance is very pleasant. I can’t wait to see their full bloom.
FYI: Southern California climate, grown in a 19” pot at the moment