Whether or not the Lady of the Lake who glides across a mist-laden lake to and from Avalon in Arthurian legend was in mind when this rose was named, I had to have it for the implied connection. I was looking for a pillar rose for in the ‘Magic Garden’ and nothing could’ve been more perfect than rosa ‘Lady of the Mist’ from Heirloom Roses. This is the first it’s bloomed. The gorgeous blooms are showing delicate shades of violet-pink fading to pink and cream and then a coppery center.
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Bloom coloring was gorgeous but never fully resembled some of Heirloom’s photographs. I did find that the edges browned quickly during damp weather and it was definitely not a cut flower candidate as the blooms wilted in the vase within hours of cutting. It was also a blackspot magnet.
Even with its drawbacks, I am still enamored with this rose’s potential. It may need to be moved to a different spot. Often times with roses, it can make a huge difference.
