When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans nearly 20 years ago, wrecking neighborhoods and leaving debris littered across the city, one plant stood tall amid the chaos: the Peggy Martin rose. The ...

Peggy Martin roses are in their prime right now. If you’ve spotted the profuse, deep pink bloomers climbing on trellises or fences this spring, you’ve seen one of the most beautiful, easy-care roses ...

In the world of roses, few cultivars captivate the heart and soul quite like the Peggy Martin rose. This remarkable rambler, born from tragedy and triumph, has captured the admiration of gardeners ...

The LSU AgCenter's first Louisiana Super Plant selection for 2023 is the Peggy Martin rose. Also known as the Katrina rose, most Louisiana residents know this rambling rose. If you’ve spotted the ...

Lafayette garden enthusiaists will have the opportunity to hear the survival story of the "Katrina Rose," also known as the Peggy Martin rose from Peggy Martin herself, the namesake of the flower.

"She's just a good girl," says Texas gardener Ruthie Burrus. "She's a rambler and can be very aggressive, but she has no thorns. She's not a cutting rose, either—but from a distance, she's just ...

Before Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, the Peggy Martin Rose was a "found rose," meaning it had no name and its origins unknown. Peggy Martin of Gonzales, for whom the rose is named, ...

My wife and I were at the park the other day when I overheard a neighbor discussing her latest household challenge. “We’re trying to train our Peggy Martin,” she sighed. “It has a mind of its own, so ...

When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans nearly 20 years ago, wrecking neighborhoods and leaving debris littered across the city, one plant stood tall amid the chaos: the Peggy Martin rose. The ...