"Lovers Delite" Rose

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"Lovers Delite" rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Lori Levine

Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

9 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend.

Class:

Found Rose.

Bloom:

Mauve or purple blend. Strong, old rose fragrance. Very double, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Armed with thorns / prickles, upright.

Height: 4' (120cm). Width: 4' (120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Disease susceptibility: susceptible to rust .

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Notes:

This appears to be 'Fisherman's Friend,' a 1987 David Austin introduction. -- JJ