Today I'm going to introduce you to a rose that is like a string of pearls. Simple and beautiful. It could fit in almost anywhere.
This is Perle d'Or rose (translated it means Gold Pearl). It's small peachy-pink blooms are like tiny little pearls, glistening in the sunlight. So sweet, so petite, so delicate.
But the rose is not. Designated an Earthkind rose, this rose is tough, drought tolerant, tolerant of many types of soils, disease resistant, and grows in zones 6 through 9.
Mine has gotten quite large (over 5 ft.), but this rose could easily be kept around 3 ft tall. It would look wonderful grown in a container as a patio rose where you could see the details of its bloom. Not yet convinced? This rose is almost thornless, and fragrant. I listed it as one of the top 5 old garden roses in my garden.
Classic, simple, beautiful. Just like a string of pearls.
You have such a great imagination! Saturday I went browsing for roses and saw a pearl...which I shall plant...I had a dream that an Opal Pearl was conceived in this old house..maybe it's just going to be a rose bush that lives here!
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you do get this rose for your garden. I think you'll love it, and think of it as your pearl.
DeleteWhat a beautiful rose ... and tough too! Your lovely posts are going to get me started on roses (again) ... here we go.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone that's loved roses can stay away for long! :)
DeleteAaah, Holley, I love to see photos of your roses! What a nice bush Perle d'Or has formed in your garden and it is blooming so prolifically. It looks very nice against your black beautiful fence. Your photos made me aware that our fence needs a paint job badly, sigh...
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I have a few places that I need to touch up on the fence, too. Always something to do!
DeleteBeautiful, delicate color. I enjoy seeing your roses in your lovely garden.
ReplyDeleteThey do give me a lot of pleasure. I just love going out in the garden when the roses are blooming.
DeleteI expressed myself about knock outs before and now I just feel like giving you a hug! I have this thing for Cecile Brunner rose that is going on for a while now. I have Cecile Brunner, white Cecile Brunner (her white sport) and this year I've planted Perle d'Or (her apricot/yellow sport). The white one is having a kind of a tough life because apparently moles keep organizing great events under her roots. I can see the new leaves coming in my Perle d'Or and really I can't wait to see the flowers! Cecile Brunner isn't scented at all but in this case I can forgive her everything! You have a beautiful specimen there!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your moles. I hope you love Perle d'Or as much as you love Cecile! Isn't it funny how a rose can grab our hearts!
DeleteI don’t have a Perle d'Or rose in my garden, but one of my gardening neighborhood friends has it in her garden. She has it planted on her front walk, so you can’t miss it! Every time I drive by her house I admire it. I completely agree with your assessment of this rose, it is truly GREAT!
ReplyDeleteHow nice you get to see this lovely rose, even without it being in your garden. I do like this rose - I find its blooms enchanting.
DeleteI would grow this in a flash but it is zone 6...too bad...it is perfect!
ReplyDeleteToo bad it is zone 6...it is perfect and I would grow it in a flash!
ReplyDeleteSo, sorry, Donna. :(
DeleteWhat a simple beauty! I had this a long time ago but lost it. Thanks for sharing this today.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and a wonderful Easter.
FlowerLady
I have found memories of some roses I've lost. But for some reason I don't replace them with the same rose - just another different rose! I guess there's always another rose to grow.
DeleteI just love the look of the petals on the second picture. They seems different by their shape, it's a very beautiful rose. But here in my zone 4...too sad I can't have it. But it's okay. I just have to come here once in a while to look at the beautiful things in your garden 8)
ReplyDeleteThese petals are very different. Shaped almost like a strap, and they bend back. Very unusual. Unfortunately, Zone 4 is not an easy zone for roses.
DeleteYou're right...quite beautiful x
ReplyDeleteAren't they adorable little blooms?
DeleteIt is beautiful. Thanks for the info. I'm always looking for tough roses.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful. Thanks for the info. I'm always looking for tough roses.
ReplyDeleteI like tough. I don't pamper my roses, so the need to be tough around here!
DeleteA truly beautiful rose!
ReplyDeleteI've always liked these little blooms. I do need to trim the bush back a bit. Those little blooms look better on a smaller bush, in my opinion.
DeleteI will keep an eye out for that rose, I wonder how it does in partial shade. Several roses do well. It is a gorgeous rose, thanks for bringing it to our attention!
ReplyDeleteActually, I have a tree not too far behind this bush. So, mine gets full morning sun, and filtered afternoon shade. I guess it depends on how partial the shade is in your garden.
DeleteBeautiful! Those Earthkind roses seem really tough. I've never seen them here - only online. I have teensy buds on my roses and can hardly wait for them to bloom. :o)
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DeleteHow exciting to have little buds ready to bloom! Such anticipation!
DeleteThat is a beauty, Holley! I think I like the sweet pink buds even better than the full blooms. Nearly thornless and fragrant--sounds like a winner!
ReplyDeleteI always breathe a little sigh of relief when I find a nearly thornless rose! haha I think "Oh, how wonderful - I don't have to be afraid of you"!!
Delete:)-. This lovely rose won't thrive in Colorado's cooler zone 5. I do love the peachy hue. I will have to look for one similar here.
ReplyDeleteI love peach, so many of my roses have a peachy hue, extending all the way to bright orange! I hope you can find a similar rose for your garden.
DeleteNo need to convince, Holley. It's a corker. Dave
ReplyDeleteA corker! :) Yes, it is!
DeleteSo when you prune your Perel do you wear a simple Black dress or jeans. Beautiful rose.
ReplyDeletehaha - shorts usually! Now *that* would make a great commercial for a rose - someone pruning it in a dress!
DeleteI do not grow this one, but it is a favorite in Alabama gardens. So beautiful. I love the peach tones of this rose. Thanks for sharing her with us!
ReplyDeleteAlabamans have great taste! It's one of my favorites, too.
DeleteTime to add another rose to the garden.
ReplyDelete:) Every year!
DeleteI agree that pearls are classic. I have more than one string of pearls, so for me this rose is not a hard sell. Thornless and fragrant are a nice bonus on the pretty flowers. Love your knock-out post, BTW! So many great views of your garden!
ReplyDeleteI rarely wear pearls, but I should wear them more often! I have one pair my parents gave me, but most of mine came from the dollar store! Hahahahaha Yes, it's easy to tell the difference!
DeleteSo floriferous aswell - what a winner!
ReplyDeleteAnd it blooms all summer long. I can't keep it deadheaded!
DeleteYou can't judge a book by it's cover for sure, this rose looks very delicate!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it? I was a little worried when I first put it in, but has certainly surprised me!
DeleteI have an Oyster Pearl and Pearl of Bedfordview. Also a string of, as a first anniversary gift. Mine are baroque and ivory. Your Earthkind would be our Ecochic. I need perhaps one more, but the other gaps I'll allow the neighbouring plants to claim.
ReplyDeleteEcochic - I've heard you mention that before, but didn't realize it was the equivalent to Earthkind. I like the Ecochic name! I enjoyed hearing about your pearls.
DeleteYes, a string of pearl is indeed classic. Where do you buy your rose plants? I search for them in garden centers but yet to locate one.
ReplyDeleteI usually purchase my roses from Chamblee's, because they are nearby. They also do mail order and have a good reputation, but there are several rose vendors online that have a good reputation. You may want to try a rose vendor that's closer to your location. Go to gardenweb.com, and do a search for rose vendors on the rose forum, or you can ask your question there. You will get lots of suggestions. Good luck!
DeleteAh so lovely!! Another rose added to the want list! :)
ReplyDeleteThere's always another rose to put on the wish list! Seems like the more I have, the more I find to want!
DeleteThanks, Beth. I truly appreciate you thinking of my blog for this award. However, I have received this award already in the past, so I will have to decline on accepting again. Thanks again.
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