Rose of the Month ~ May 2007

Louise Estes

As we near the exhibition season we take a look at Louise Estes, a hybrid tea introduced in 1991. It is a pink blend, with exhibition form and an upright habit growing to around 5 feet tall. It is rated 8.2 by the ARS. It's high-centered blooms repeat in flushes throughout the summer and would be great additions to the show table as well as arrangements. Like all hybrid teas in Zone 4, it requires winter protection. What is your experience with Louise Estes? Rate it in the poll below.