The mystery monster is done with its flush of blooms. It looks identical to others growing in the wild here. They are climbing trees and everything. Some are over 12' tall here in zone 6a with no care whatsoever! I even cut branches to compare them. I am digging it out asap. It was 95'F today and should reach 97'F tomorrow. It was too hot to do anything except deadhead today. Luckily, it should rain and cool off by this weekend.
I looked up multiflora. It isn't "Evergreen Multiflora' ie Lady Banks hardy to zone 6b. Floral form is different.
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose...
It could be plain rosa multiflora - why this was on page 2 of the search, eludes me.
http://www.helpmefind.com/rose...
I don't have room for this monster in the garden. I would have to either escalpier it against the back shady fence under the black walnut tree or cut it back severely and keep it in a pot. I would love to plant it in one particular corner, but that is technically my neighbor's spot. I was going to suggest putting it in the corner to prevent intruders sneaking thru the fence. I hate to kill a rose on purpose.
