'R. longicuspis' Rose

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'R. longicuspis' rose Description

My HMF:

'<i>Rosa longicuspis</i> Bertoloni' rose photo

Photo courtesy of David Elliott

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Rosa longicuspis Bertoloni
• R. lucens
• Rosa lucens Hort. Rolfe synonym
• Rosa moschata var. longicuspis Bart.
• Rosa moschata yunnanensis Crep.
• Rosa willmottiana H. Lév. Synonym

HMF Ratings:

24 favorite votes.

ARS:

White, near white or white blend Species.
Exhibition name: R. longicuspis

Class:

Species / Wild.

Bloom:

White. Brownish wood and reddish prickles. Strong fragrance. 5 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Small to medium, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Tall, armed with thorns / prickles, climbing, spreading. Large, glossy, medium green foliage. 5 to 9 leaflets.

Height: 20' (610cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Produces decorative hips.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

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Notes:

See also R. mulliganii -- these roses were confused in commerce for many years.