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• Rosa elegantula 'Persetosa' synonym
• R. farreri
• Rosa farreri f. persetosa Stapf synonym
• R. farreri persetosa
• Rosa farreri Stapf ex Cox
• R. persetosa
• Rosa persetosa Rolfe
• Threepenny Bit Rose

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Medium pink Species.
Exhibition name: R. farreri persetosa

Discovered by E.H. Wilson (United Kingdom, 1908). Discovered by Reginald Farrer (United Kingdom, 1915).

Species / Wild.  

Pink.  Rich rose, pale pink or white.  Mild fragrance.  5 petals.  Average diameter 1.25".  Small, single (4-8 petals), in small clusters, flat bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  

Armed with thorns / prickles.  Attractive fall color foliage.  7 to 11 leaflets.  

Height: 5' to 6½' (150 to 200cm).  Width: 5' to 6½' (150 to 200cm).

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for specimen.  Produces decorative hips.  

Diploid

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The Peter Beales Collection of Classic Roses 2000-2001 says this rose has fern-like leaves which turn purple and crimson in the autumn.
Has been observed with striped petals.
R. persetosa Rolfe (1913)
R. farreri Stapf ex Cox (1930)
Section Pimpinellifoliae.