'Gem of the Prairies' comments & questions

	Photo		Comments & Questions

Gem of the Prairies rose photo courtesy of Altora

My HMF:

Discussion id : 98-515 most recent 13 APR 17 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 12 APR 17 by altora

Bought as Gem of the Prairies but may be a different rose by Geschwind. Hardy, vigorous grower, prolific spring bloom that lasts quite a while.	REPLY

Reply #1 of 6 posted 12 APR 17 by HMF supporting member

Is the name of this rose a hint towards R. setigera... aka the Prairie Rose?	REPLY

Reply #2 of 6 posted 13 APR 17 by HMF supporting member

Sure!	REPLY

Reply #3 of 6 posted 13 APR 17 by altora

I have another setigera by Geschwind, I will see if there are any similarities in the foliage. Whatever it is, it's hardy to the tips in zone 5,and extremely vigorous. I know Geschwind bred a lot of roses using R. setigera.	REPLY

Reply #4 of 6 posted 13 APR 17 by HMF supporting member

Yes, one of his goals was to breed roses hardy to Zone 3, and he experimented with different botanical roses in order to achieve this.	REPLY

Reply #5 of 6 posted 13 APR 17 by altora

I am obsessed with his roses :)	REPLY

Reply #6 of 6 posted 13 APR 17 by Andrew from Dolton

It is a very beautiful rose.	REPLY