'Stanwell Perpetual' Rose

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'Stanwell Perpetual' rose Description

My HMF:

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Rosa pimpinellifolia 'Stanwell Perpetual' synonym
• Rosa spinosissima 'Stanwell Perpetual'
• Stanwelliana

HMF Ratings:

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ARS:

White, near white or white blend Hybrid Spinosissima.

Origin:

Bred by Lee (before 1837) United Kingdom.

Class:

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Spinosissima.

Bloom:

White or white blend. Mild to strong fragrance. up to 45 petals. Average diameter 3.25". Medium to large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.

Habit:

Height of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Shade tolerant. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant.

Ploidy:

Tetraploid

Parentage:

Unknown

Notes:

The Swedish Rose Society recommends Stanwell Perpetual for northern Sweden.

It is unique in its class because it is repeat-flowering. Buist classes it under Perpetuals (Portlands).