I debated buying this rose for awhile and I think it was the other reviews that finally got me to pull the trigger. I'm so glad I did! It's a stunner.

We have hundreds of roses and this one is truly a favorite - we stop to admire it every time we walk by.

It's a beautiful deep orange red - not bright at all. My husband says it reminds him of Christmas because when the light hits it you see hints of gold on the edges of the petals. It could just be where we have it placed so it gets indirect morning sun, but it's gorgeous.

I have it growing in a large ceramic pot at the moment (2x2) and it's doing so well I'll probably keep it there. I'd like to bring the pot into the greenhouse and see how long into the winter it will bloom. If we are lucky we might have some hot cocoa roses for the holidays!

We are in the Seattle area (9a).

My Hot Cocoa was planted 10 weeks ago. (Late May) Temperatures soon reached mid 90’s without a break and I was worried it would struggle to get a start from a bare little stick to this. Zone 6 Michigan. It’s absolutely exploding with growth and stunning blooms. Every new bud is getting larger. It’s producing more and more buds. Gaining height with strong new growth. Smells so good.

I did not know what to expect because I have not had good luck ordering roses online. The rose is healthy and green and I can't wait to see it bloom!

This bush is growing strong way to early to get a rose but I am sure it will