What's Blooming Now - Bermuda's Kathleen June 24, 2012

This huge rose shrub that dominates the entrance to the Rose Garden is called Bermuda's Kathleen.  It is a "found" rose.  It was discovered in Bermuda, and it's heritage is unknown.  BK has no scent.  But it makes up for this short coming by blooming profusely and having pretty hips that turn orange in the fall and look like little lights all over it.  The flowers start out a deep pink, fade to peach and then to pale orange.  It really gets big, so give it lots of room.

This Bailey Red is getting crowded out by Bermuda Kathleen's agressive size.