Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Large: 4-5"
Bloom shape: Other: Saucer-shaped
Petal count: semi-double: 8-15 petals
Rose bloom color: Light pink
Extra Bloom Info: In clusters
Rebloom: None
Class: Alba
Extra Color Info: Pale pink
Growth Habit: Tall, 5-8 feet; can be trained as climber
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: David Austin, 1968
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 5 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 5-8 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Child plants: one child plant

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  • Rose

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Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2011-06-29
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2010-06-26
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2010-06-30

San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, CA.

San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, CA.
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2008-05-20

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