I have one of the original Mme Caroline Testout roses that was planted in 1905 along the Promenade overlooking Willamette Falls in Oregon City for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Several years ago in the middle of winter a few had to be removed because of city maintenance and were offered up to neighbors. Mine is now planted and growing beautifully in front of our historic home. These lovely roses have definitely stood the test of time.

When Portland Oregon was named the city of roses, this was the rose! It was planted everywhere and you can still see it in peninsula park for sure. I had the climber and it was generous and decadent. My daughter ( who was a toddler at the time) even liked to eat them!! Very classy.

A terrific bush, can grow in poor soil, flower (though infrequently - but it grows) in a north facing exposure. A great grand parent of Crimson Glory, which in turn is a parent of Charlotte Armstrong, which is a parent of Tiffany, Sutter's Gold, Bewitched, Queen Elizabeth and of course Chrysler Imperial- which is a parent of Oklahoma, Mister Lincoln, Papa Meilland and Miss. All American Beauty to name a few. So along with another Joseph Pernet - Duchess hybrid, Ophelia, this rose is one of the most important roses ever bred. It's also beautiful and easy to grow.

I have bought this one this year. I usually wait for at least one season to write a review; however, this rose showed enough already for me to talk about. I am going to train it up as a short climber, if I can. It is fragrant even though it is newly planted, blooms are very large, classic tea shaped and pure pink, very attractive. The one star I took off because this rose is not long lasting in my area( 3 days maybe 4). I live in the very windy TX Panhandle, and our brutal winds shatter her petals too soon. It is a good purchase nevertheless.