Route 66 in Albuquerque
Route 66 in Albuquerque may make you think of many things. In addition to “those”things, “Route 66″is a shrub rose that can be spectacular in early spring. The color, when fresh, is dark mauve, and the bloom has bright golden stamens. Another plus for this rose is a fabulous scent. It blooms intermittently throughout the summer. It is at its most glorious at its first bloom. An added bonus here is a little Lady Bug.
Shrub Rose “Route 66”
“Route 66” with Lady Bug
I didn’t know there was a Route 66 rose. Nice dark red.
Hi, Tim. It was one of the earlier roses of the purplish roses put out by Weeks. Some of the later ones do better in the heat, but I have always liked this one. It wasn’t close to blooming when you were here, but everything has just popped this week.