Re: Best Guns N Roses Book
Evaristo Nicholls
As good as both of the movies of the same name, Top Gun is the "best" and a must for any garden. This vigorous Shrub rose displays outstanding resistance to most major rose diseases with special resistance to Rose Rosette. The rounded, bushy plant produces vigorous stems ending in clusters of long-lasting, dark red flowers. We love him for his amazing flowering performance, outstanding clean foliage in most climates, and disease resistance.
We lined in front of our front porch with these beauties, and they haven't disappointed! As of when I'm writing this, it's 2 years (3rd season) after planting. They bloomed well the first year; more the 2nd, and this spring, they're already COVERED in their bright red blooms! The best is that they bloom for most of spring through fall (I'm in NC, zone 7b).
I bought three this spring - gave one to my sister and found another one at a local grocery. All four roses are growing beautifully. They have bloomed all spring and summer. I love the color. I love the yellow center which makes the red pop. I live in Central Missouri. We haven't done a winter yet, but as big as my bushes got I'm sure there's some good roots down there.
Just planted this one about a month ago and has grown into a nicely shaped little bush with loads of blooms. My only disappointment is the blooms are a bright red(not a deep red as shown), fading to pinky reds rather rapidly. Nothing like the pictures. Closest picture is the one of the single bloom. Otherwise, great little shrub rose so far.