Melva sent me a small rooted Darlow's Enigma in 2009, it has really taken off, thank you Melva.

Yup, that's a vigorous rose. Mine is about 8 x 8.

Wow.

Would that be a good rose to use to hold down a creek bank?

One arrived with my order from RVR. Part of the enigma involved why; but it is a rose I've wanted in my garden. I was happy enough to scramble to find a place for it. Right now it's only two or three inches tall, but it sounds like it can grow pretty quickly.

I bet it would be. From the photos it looks like it has a pretty strong affinity with R. multiflora.

You are welcome..good to see it doing so well.

Hi, Melva. Long time no see.

Hello Zuzu...I have been thinking of you...hope you are well.

Just recovering from pneumonia, but otherwise fine.

Pneumonia? I'm glad you're better!

So am I. I actually thought I was dying for a couple of days. It was grim. It was a great relief to go to the doctor and find out I had something treatable and temporary.

Glad you are feeling better...

Oh, yuck, Zuzu! That's some nasty stuff (been there, done that!) Glad you're feeling better.

I remember in '99 I had walking pneumonia. Was NOT pleasant. Got massive headaches from coughing so hard, had it for about 3 weeks. I feel your pain! And am SUPER happy that you're on the mend!!