Is Opal Brunner thornless?

Return to the Antique Roses Forum | Post a Follow-Up

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

Sun, Mar 2, 14 at 16:26

Yesterday I was untangling a Cl American Beauty rose from the Opal Brunner growing next to it. The Cl American Beauty has tons of small prickles, and long grabby arms which were all trying to go home with me.

I finally realized that the Opal Brunner was not sticking to me. I got 2 of them from Vintage Gardens - they are pretty mature now - it was 7-8 years ago. I just went out and looked at them both, and I could not find a trace of a thorn on either of them, except those prickles on the back of the leaves.

So, I was wondering - does anyone know if this rose is thornless? People are always asking about thornless roses, and this climbing polyantha is so pretty, I thought that would be good to know.

Jackie

Follow-Up Postings:

RE: Is Opal Brunner thornless?

clip this post email this post what is this?
see most clipped and recent clippings

Posted by roseseek z 10, SoCal (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 3, 14 at 2:01

Yes, Jackie, Opal is pretty prickle-free. She can, and does, throw some canes with prickles but can also be quite smooth. I've grown her since the mid eighties and have enjoyed her very much. Slight mildew has been the only health issue with her in the three gardens I've had her, and then only when conditions were really heavy for the disease. She's fertile, too. I'm raising seedlings from several crosses I used her for last year. Opal is a nice rose. I "discovered" her in the Study Plot at The Huntington all those years ago and haven't wanted to be without her since. I'm glad you have her. Kim

Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

If you are a member, please log in.

If you aren't yet a member, join now!

Return to the Antique Roses Forum

Information about Posting

You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
We have a strict no-advertising policy!
If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.