Finding 'Pink Diamond' Rose: 1941 Variety Likely Lost—Try Cuttings

When a Beloved Rose Disappears from Commerce

Gardener wants 'Pink Diamond' (blooms all season) from friend in Wichita, KS. Can't find it for sale.

Why It's Unavailable

Hybridized in 1941 by a nurseryman whose business closed. Of 200+ new roses yearly, most fade away. 'Pink Diamond' didn't stand the test of time commercially.

Best Option: Propagate from Friend's Plant

Take 10+ 8-inch cuttings from bloomed canes when friend prunes (spring or fall). Use this rooting guide. Some won't strike—hence quantity.

This preserves the exact genetics. Buying a modern "Pink Diamond" would be a different rose.