Molineux Rose

photo from 2008. This particular plant is still blooming happily, even neglected.

Molineux ® Rose

About: Austin Rose from 1994. I first discovered this plant in 2005

Color: Yellow/peach

Blooms:  multiple clustered blooms, blooms throughout the season. 

Fragrance:   Exceptionally fragrant. Wonderfully fruity fragrance.

Size:  4' tall, compact, great for pots

Notes: I first started growing this rose about 10 years ago. This is one of my first rose plants and is still thriving today. I took a cutting from a yard and only recently have positively identified it as Molineux.  A few things are striking about this rose: It is extremely vigorous. I have grown multiple cuttings in regular soil (forest dirt, compact clay ground soil, potted soil mix)  I have always grown it in a pot. I first grew it successfully from a cutting in the very upper northwest corner of Washington, then moved it down to Sonoma County, CA and then moved back to Washington with it about 4 years ago - with a new cutting from the same plant.  As of today, May 19, there are dozens of rose bud clusters waiting to bloom. It will thrive with the most sun you can give it. I have never given it full sun, currently it is located in a spot that only gets afternoon sun and it is thriving. I have grown it under a shady canopy before, as well as in a much sunnier spot - like most roses, the more sun, the better. It is hardy, compact, can be neglected. And then there is the fragrance... This is one of the few cut roses that will literally make an entire room smell with it's intoxicating scent. The scent is highly fruity- sweet, fruity. Extremely fragrant. While the fruity rose scent is not my -favorite- rose scent, I still love it. All in all, this is one of my favorite roses!