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  • LesleyHLesleyH Posts: 126
    Oh Athelas, if I wasn’t convinced before I am now after that beautiful photo! Thank you so much for sharing. What a wonderful rose. I’m excited to be buying it. Thank you x
  • Zoe P2Zoe P2 Posts: 848
    edited November 2021
    Athelas said:
    I have WOH in a north facing partially shady spot, and I love it — the flowers are elegant and robust in the rain. The flowers do nod downwards somewhat, but it works for a climber. The scent is lovely, not a traditional rose scent, more like a spicy tea fragrance. The canes are very pliable and nearly thornless, and blackspot has never been a problem. Here’s an old photo from July:


    That's a beauty; I'm getting one too!



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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    I'm really temped by WOH too, but am holding off for now...
  • newbie77newbie77 Posts: 1,838
    I have heard mixed views about WOH fragrance. Some people love it, some don't. 
    South West London
  • LesleyHLesleyH Posts: 126
    Newbie77, I suppose fragrances of any kind are very subjective and personal to an individual’s taste. I still think I’ll give it a go as it’s so beautiful 
  • OmoriOmori Posts: 1,674
    Fragrance of WOH is myrrh which is rather like Marmite, love it or hate it 😜 It’s very distinctive. 
  • LesleyHLesleyH Posts: 126

    Omori, thank you. Well, it will certainly divide the opinions of any visitors I have!
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