Rosa New Dawn

I bought this rose at Wayside and planted it at my old house, about 15 years ago. I planted three roses in a spot growing up my porch, where there was really only room for one, and this one beat out the other two. It was beautiful the first year, and by the third year it reached the porch roof. It has beautiful foliage; the leaves are dark green and shiny, much better looking than the other two roses. The blooms are plentiful. It is, however, like catnip to japanese beetles. I'm not much for spraying so I mostly ignored them. The rose did not seem to care; it just kept growing and blooming. I did not do any of that wrapping stuff either, just let it sit out in winter, unprotected. I'm back to get a new one for my new house.

I left this poor plant in its pot on the driveway(as an ant-farm) for a year before planting, Not only did it not die, after two years in the ground with little care it is a long, thick flowering beauty. After heavy pruning this winter it is probably the most wonderful showpiece in my garden.

I love love this rose vine. Purchased 2 was not sure how they would do. They are doing so well I'm going to purchased 11 more. Have them climbing on a chain link fence. Will be like having a private fence with out the cost. Would love to send a close up picture. Was not able to find a link.

I recently purchased New Dawn and since planting this rose just one month ago, it has exploded in growth! I can't wait for the blooming to start!