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Discussion id : 13-022 most recent 4 MAY 07 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 4 JUL 06 by Julie

There are 2 roses I would like to find. One is Sweet Valentine, a Hybrid Tea. I bought 3 plants through J &P in 2000. All 3 died. All I have left from one plant is sucker growth. The other rose I want to replace is a floribunda, I think. It is called Grand Finale.

Any idea where I can find them?

I found a Tiffany hybrid Tea at Michigan Bulb, but it is a weak plant and I think it will die. Any other places to find a robust Tiffany?

Thank you!

Julie in HOT Texas

Reply #1 of 5 posted 4 JUL 06 by Wendy C

Jackson Perkins discontinued Sweet Valentine, and I'm sorry to say I don't know anyone who has picked it up. On the others if you select roses from the left side bar, enter the name and then use the 'Available From' tab a list of nurseries offering the rose will appear. Best of Luck	REPLY

Reply #2 of 5 posted 4 JUL 06 by Julie

Wendy, Thanks, again. I was hoping someone would know about the Sweet Valentine. I absolutely loved the color pink... I jotted down a few nurseries that I found using the "available from" tab. Happy 4th! Julie	REPLY

Reply #3 of 5 posted 2 FEB 07 by Karla

Are you sure that it's not called "Grand Prize"? A floribunda rose that's creamy white with a really nice old rose scent , leaves are dark green with reddish hints. If you bought through J&P that's probably what it was called, that's where I bought mine. I think they are offering it this year. Good Luck!	REPLY

Reply #4 of 5 posted 3 FEB 07 by Wendy C

Sweet Valentine is a grandiflora which JP introduced in 2000. Grand Prize was introduced in 2005, is a floribunda, and lighter pink. JP does rename roses frequently, so I can see where you might think these were the same.	REPLY

Reply #5 of 5 posted 4 MAY 07 by Corky

I have what I am told is a Tiffany, very fragrant, pink, hybrid tea. Unfortunately, I bought it years ago from Home Depot where it was sold as a "white" rose! I have been told that Tiffany is a favorite of the box outlets (but so are mistagged plants!) I grow this rose in northern (NOT hot) MI. But if it survived last winter, it'll be a miracle! Good luck with your seach...and let us know if you succeed.