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Photo courtesy of Kit
HMF Ratings:
98 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Shrub. Registration name: LETlyda
Bloom:
White, pink edges, pink reverse, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. 5 petals. Average diameter 2.5". Single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Arching.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b through 9b. Can be trained as a climber. shade tolerant. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Heirloom Old Garden Roses says Lyda Rose was bred by Kleine Lettunich from 'Francis E. Lester' and named for her daughter and the song from The Music Man. The 2-1/2 inch white blooms, which are produced in large sprays on long cutting stems and literally cover the bush, are edged with lavender-pink...
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