Re: IML: "Chrysler Imperial" Rose - Most Fragrant

[Elijah Scott <imperial1971@xxxxxxxxx>]

JIM LORENZEN <jdlpdx@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I know what you mean.  They're supposed to be a long stem, single flower variety.  After two seasons they went "wild" and turned into a climber with clusters of flowers.  Not what I had hoped for, still I haven't had the heart to rip them out.

Jim and all of us who have the Chrysler Imperial Roses: these roses should be pruned heavily in February.  I have two planted in front of the garage that houses my Imperials.  I generally prune them back to 2 to 3 foot stalks each February.  This keeps them from going "wild", and also helps keep them healthy.  Try it -- they
 will like it!  :o)

And for further Imperial content, this rose was used beginning in the 1952 advertising campaign: http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1952/Ads/index.htm

There's even more information about the rose with the 1953 advertisements: http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1953/Ads/index.htm

Thanks,

Elijah


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