This shrub of “Veterans Honor” hybrid tea never ceases to amaze me. As you can see from this three year old shrub I can easily cut a dozen long stemmed blooms. This rose is also quite disease resistant. If you want red roses with a long vase life, grow this rose. Its a winner in our rose garden.
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About Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener
Christopher R. VanCleave – America’s Favorite Rose Gardener
Nicknamed "The Redneck Rosarian”, Chris VanCleave is passionate about gardening and growing roses. He is an active member of the Birmingham chapter of the American Rose Society, serving two terms as President. In 2007, he created the Rose Chat Podcast which has reached over a half a million listeners with news and information on growing on growing the world’s most beloved flower, the rose.
He was a contributor to the 2015 Southern Living Gardening Book, has appeared on P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home television show and was featured in the June 2015 issue of Southern Living Magazine. Locally, Chris serves as Chairman of the Helena Alabama Beautification Board where he has spearheaded efforts to create a sustainable landscape in one of the top one hundred places to live in the United States.
His writing is seen at About.com and on his popular website; RedneckRosarian.com, where he chronicles his gardening adventures and explores an intrinsic mix of life, faith and gardening.
An agent of change with over 20 years’ experience in process innovation, Mr. VanCleave is leading the charge to reinvigorate horticultural societies and helping them to reach their full potential in the social media age.
The Redneck Rosarian 
Lovely to see they are doing so well. Are you in the hot season now?
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Yes, the temps are steadily in the 80’s each day now, climbing to the 90’s before you know it. The heat is upon us….
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They look so healthy! Perfect long stem roses for a special bouquet/
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