The first one is a pimpinellifolia, 'Juhannusmorsian' (June Bride), the second is known as the Tornio River Valley Rose (unknown parentage). The flowers are <2". These are hardy at least to zone 3. They are in bloom right now. Both sucker, so they are planted by the compost pile, and they are welcome to take it over! They are shaded on one side so they won't spread in that direction and on the third side is DH with his trusty rider mower.
Why do I grow them? Nostalgia!
Roses for the far, far north
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Roses for the far, far north
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hardy to 3 huh? Neat! I always swore if I bought more roses there were going to be canadian born ones. I figure if they make 6 feet as a climber up there in the tundra they ought to last here in zone 5!
Do they smell as good as they look! Beautiful X 3 as Alexa already stated!
Do they smell as good as they look! Beautiful X 3 as Alexa already stated!
Jane (from the middle of the Mitten state)
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