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I have had Belinda's Dream since 2004. I got it from Roses Unlimited, and cannot say enough good things about it. Once when I had way too much time on my hands, I decided to count the blooms, and finally stopped at 315! Mine gets a severe pruning on Valentine's Day (about down to 24"), and by the first of April reaches at least 5'. It ends up being around 6.5' x 6.5', and is never without an abundance of blooms.
I am also in Florida, and our battle is with humidity and the resultant Black Spot. With this rose, it is never a problem, though occasionally I will see a few affected leaves. I don't spray it, often forget to fertilize it, and yet it just pumps out the most beautiful roses. I have posted pictures here, and have additional comments there.
I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you want a truly spectacular display of large pink flowers that smell heavenly, get this rose!
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Me tooo I live in Daytona Beach, Fl., mainland not beachside and this rose is disease and pest resist. It is a good thing 'cause when i applied the same spray program I use on my HT it almost kills belinda. Belinda is not tolerant of excessive care or spray programs. It does best if watered and left to it own devices!!!
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28 MAY 07 by
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I had alot of Blackspot with this rose - so much in fact that I shovel pruned it . Surprising given it's description . Do other people have the same experience?
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Yes, I too had major blackspot. Also small blooms, more like 2 1/2" and NO fragrance to my nose. I SP'd about 12 of them. Sure looks good in the J&P photos though.
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Just planted x3 and with my spray program no blackspot and that is saying alot after all of our recent rains followed by hot/high/humid temps!
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