Even though I placed my order before seven o'clock AM, four of my first picks were gone. So I ended up with a few roses brighter in complexion than I had first hoped. And I ended up with more Centennaire de Lourdes than I had initially hoped for.
Centennaire de Lourdes has proven to be a lovely rose with pale pink petals with a soft rose blush that reminds me a bit of Parfait, but in my garden it is quite a bit more foliferous and remontant than Parfait. So it's mostly a matter of adjusting my plans and expectations. I had gotten used to the idea of a few huge hybrid bourbon roses like Souv de President Lincoln and Mme Du Bost growing in my garden. Now I have to think more in terms of something less grand. Much the same can be said about planting Rose du Roi (somewhat pretty) vs. Duchesse du Rohan (really pretty).
Then there's Kordes Brilliant. It's a rose I do want in my garden, but I was really hoping to get it from Palatine roses. Ditto Santana. If all the roses they ship prove to be large, vigorous, and persistent, then I suppose I will be satisfied.
