first rose bloom of the season

[bj taylor]

old blush climber has a few blossoms coming out. that has to be the toughest rose on earth.

 

[Chickie'sMomaInNH]

got some pics? love to see some flowers this early!

 

[Mickey328]

Wow, already?? That's awesome!

The old roses are actually really hardy...not like the hot house hybrids

 

[897tgigvib]

That's one of the most vigorous Roses there is! Great for southerners, but she's only zone 7 or above.