On 11 Jul 2003 10:55:28 GMT, Daniel Hanna
wrote:


Shiva, this is my favourite pink Austin. And there's nothing 'little'
about it! If it behaves like mine, it will outgrow and outbloom Abraham
Darby. I like the fragrance better too - it can really fill a room when
cut. Which reminds me to mention that the cut blooms are long-life too.

Oh, man, this is great! I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone say that
any Austins have long vase lives! Thanks for letting me know. Hope it
grows as well here.


Its one major Achilles heel is mildew. Prepare to spray like mad this
autumn.


Daniel, you so funny! You only get mildew in the fall? Lucky dog. If
it will just stay dry enough, I am prepared to make spraying the
central activity of my gardening, if enough of my roses live. I am
still finding horrible canker--some now on the young own roots, but it
is way out on long spindly canes, not close to the crown so I can cut
it off easily. Interestingly, the canker on them starts yellow then
goes brown.


My notes on this rose are at:
http://members.optushome.com.au/djha...#Radio%20Times

How did I miss your lovely web site? Good job on the layout and the
many choices you made to creat such a pleasant, user-friendly effect.
I definitely have to find more time to browse. I'll look it all over
next free hour.