Bronze Star bush is in first year and is in ground. Shade is much lighter as compared to spring and there is just a hint of fragrance that was quite strong in spring. Bush is growing well.
Burgundy Iceberg has performed well in heat and is always blooming. Bloom size has reduced drastically though and now, sometimes it looks like a miniature rose bloom (1-2"). Has now fragrance now but had a moderate fragrance in spring. Bush is doing great this year after I ensured a neutral to slightly alkaline soil pH. No black spot or any pests. Last year, with an acidic soil pH, the bush remained infested with black spot and mildew and the growth was slow.
Condesa de Sastago is in a 14" pot and in full sun. Had just a few blooms during hot summers that had no fragrance. Blooms fried within 2-3 hours. Will shift the pot in partial shade and see its performance.
Chartreuse de Parme had just a few blooms in hot period but they were reasonable size (3.5") and lasted two days. Had a mild fragrance in heat. The bush is in a 16" pot.
Chippendale passed through a rough mildew attack in spring but is healthy now after I gave it a wood ash treatment which raised the pH level. Some fragrance in the morning and bloom size has drastically reduced (1.5 - 2 ").
stay tuned..........
