Toni, thanks for the info. HoneySweet is arriving within two weeks. And I need to move Melody Perfume. My climbing Angel Face perished over the winter. I think I must replace it. Intrigue has been on my "gotta buy sometime list."

Please please please do get Intrigue. It's a rose to die for.. lasts forever on the plant, smells WONDERFUL! Dries wonderfully too! And Honeysweet.. *swoon!!* I shoved my nose in one at the LGS that's growing out roses, but they're not for sale for another 2 weeks (Tagawas) and I liked to have passed out from the fragrance. WOW. Honeysweet is VERY aptly named!!

I've tried Angel Face now 3 times.. and each time it's croaked. I'm trying it ONE more time. If it passes away again, then I'm giving up on that one. I'm trying that one & Neptune again for the 3rd time this year too.

I've killed at least two Lagerfelds and Angel Faces and an Intrigue plus my Melody Perfume is covered in black spot - already. Lavender roses don't care for my casual gardening practices, it seems.

oh, forgot Rhapsody in Blue, Shocking Blue, & Blue Skies are also part of my blue collection. I can't be of any help when it comes to blackspot.. I don't have humidity here, much to my dismay

I just received my order from Palatine on the 11th and I'm very satisfied as always.Got them all planted.Have ordered from them since 2007.

Now one more large order from David Austin's and then I'll call it quit.Just called them so they won't ship until the 29th.

Brigitte - I've been waiting for my DA order too. I think it's long overdue, since my shipping schedule is March/April. Your's is April/May. If they're shipping yours on the 29th, then mine should be arriving soon. Or better yet maybe it's on the way.

Tex I read that your order came in and I bet you got them all planted by now.My order is coming this Friday the 29th .

Brigitte - Me too! Just got notification that they'll be there on the 29th!

My Palatine roses are all leafing out. I am happy happy happy .

Brigitte - Yes, my DA order came last Friday along with 2 monster roses from EuroD. All planted last Saturday in between heavy downpours as it rained all day. Even went to Lowe's soaking wet just to get bags of composted manure. :lol:

My Palatine roses I planted about 2 weeks ago are all leafing out too.

Today, received 3 more huge boxes from EuroD. Brass Band, Erfordia, and Herz von Luzern. They will be planted this Wednesday.

As you know already I was also extremely happy with my Palatine order.Waiting on sunshine............lots of it !!!!

Alfred I can't wait to see your spectacular gardens this year