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Souvenir dlM, Mme IsaacP -Reply

Hi Judy

I have grown Mdm. Isaac P. for about two years
in my zone 6b/7 garden east of Portland
Oregon.  My bottom line advice is: IT'S
WORTH A TRY!  Incredible fragrance and
color, prone to black spot, but I would never be
without her.  Never stops blooming, I even got
a bud in the warmer weather this month!  I am
growing it as a climber over an arch as you
enter my property, along with Climatis "Gypsy
Queen."  Can't comment on the combination
yet, the Climatis isn't mature enough yet.

Have not grown Souv. because it is purported to
"ball" in wet weather, which we have quite a lot
of here!  It is a beauty, though.  I've seen it at
HOGR personally.

Also remember, you are going to be ahead of
the game by growing on own roots.  With the
few tender hybrid teas I keep, I just pile up
about 1' of bark dust around their feet 'till the
weather warms up.  So far so good.

If you really do have harsh winters, you could
try growing them in a "microclimate" of your
yard.  For instance I have a 6 year old
trachleosperum (jasmine) that is not hardy
normally for me, growing in a pocket of the
house where the dryer vent is.  Its huge and
fabulous, even though I have lost up to 2/3 in
bad years from cold and drying winds.  

Hope this helps!
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