This will be my first moss, but one I think could reasonably thrive unlike any of the once bloomers or most of the remontant mosses. Has anyone else started with Treasure Trail who was hesitant, but very enthusiastic to venture into the class? I'm quite excited about TT. It's unlike any other rose I've tried with regards to both its mossiness and its unique color. The yellow center is quite charming.

If you happen to read this thread Paul, thank you for your wonderful work. This is the fourth rose of yours I have purchased for myself or another and I hope to try more.

Jay

What was Paul THINKING???

Paul

Jay

I would love to hear more about which of your roses are best suited for coastal southern California

Wonder if anyone is planting Treasure Trail near Golden Showers just for giggles

I'm not really able to offer much except general suggestions based on pedigree. For more specific recommendations, you need to talk to people in SoCal who have grown some of my selections.

So....

I would think anything with Tea pedigree ought to fare well ('Won Fang Yon', 'Licorice Tea') and I know in Sacramento, 'Mel's Heritage' is spectacular, which isn't surprising given its parentage ('Crepuscule' is the father). Those three should be sure fire winners in warm, dry climates. I seem to remember a Florida growing raving about 'Won Fang Yon' in his climate. (warm, but more humid as well)

I hope that helps.
Paul

I have Won Fang Yon on my list.

If my Crepuscule is a year old and only 12" tall, would that mean they would not like my conditions that much? I purchased Crepuscule knowing that Jeri's is only 18". I am hoping more time on my hot hillside will make her happy.

Thanks,
Virginia

Rogue Valley was also kind enough to replace an incorrectly labeled free rose from earlier this year on this order, which I very much appreciated and will remember. I know some people have had difficult experiences with them, but I am completely pleased with Rogue Valley. If space and budget weren't issues, I'd probably end up trying every variety they carried that could grow here.

Jay

I am very curious to see your new baby

Note the fairly heavy mossing on the buds.

The flowers and colour are very similar to the Austin Rose "Christopher Marlowe" which I grow as well and also like a lot. But Treasure Trail is the superior cultivar for bloom cycle, shrubby habit and vigor as well as the unique moss characteristic on a very remontant plant. Blooms are small, 4 or 5 cms across, but last for 4 or 5 days. The blooms also hold their colour very well, much better than C.M. which fades and tends to wash out in a day or so.

The plant does get some black spot here if not sprayed. But I have sprayed a little more than usual this year with a sulphur based fungicide and most of my roses including this one are clean which is unusual in mid August.

Treasure Trail, in my humble opinion is an outstanding cultivar that just stands out from most of the rest of the pack. I am extremely pleased with my two plants and recommend this rose highly. Did I mention it is surviving and thriving in my cold climate.

Its going to be an incredibly gorgeous plant with a couple of more seasons of growth. A unique and wonderful rose Paul, a standout.

Cheers, Rick

Jay