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Not sure "Pink Pet" and "Caldwell Pink" are the same rose. Caldwell Pink was 'discovered' in Caldwell County (hence the name) and is believed to have originations with the original china roses. DNA has not yet revealed its true origination. Also, Caldwell Pink is supposedly not hardy to less than Zone 7.

I bought and planted 'Evelyn' spring of 2011 from a local nursery that gets deliveries from a reputable rose dealer. Our soil is very thin, VERY limestone, so the rose beds are raised and filled with quality soil. Evelyn has been a champion. Even through our record heat and drought this summer, the bush still managed to push out occasional blooms. The water restrictions were once a week by the end of summer, and the rose even soldiered through that. Aphids and thrips can be a chore.