Being a huge rose fan, I decided to finally visit The Antique Rose Emporium. It’s located just a bit northeast of San Antonio and the employees know their roses, especially those for our South Texas climate. Some, like the “Highway 290 Pink Buttons”, are perfect for small beds because they will only grow 2 feet tall. In contrast, the “Cecile Brunner” or the “Dortmund” can grow up to 30 feet (these make excellent hedges). It’s surprising how little care roses actually need once established. I walked away with several plants; one being the “Knockout” rose for my parents’ home. They said it was bullet proof. We shall see.
A beautiful climber
Many grow excellent in containers!
Another climber
I’d rather have roses on my table
than diamonds on my neck. – Emma Goldman
The Long Table 