• "Louise Ave. White Hybrid Tea"

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White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea.

Found Rose, Hybrid Tea.  

Cream.  Solid white, with occasional warm tones.  Strong, citrus fragrance.  Average diameter 5".  Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, old-fashioned, rosette bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Large, fragrant buds.  

Tall, dense, narrow, upright.  Large, matte, light green foliage.  

Height: up to 7' (up to 215cm).  Width: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm).

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for cut flower, garden, hedge, landscape or specimen.  Very vigorous.  drought resistant.  flowers drop off cleanly.  heat tolerant.  prefers full sun.  Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant, very mildew resistant, very rust resistant.  Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom.  Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..  Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy.  Prune dead wood.  

Discovered, collected, propagated by Mary Louise Harrington, at a 1920's era farmhouse, located in the San Fernando Valley. In 2007, the property is still owned by the sons of the original owners, who planted the first walnut grove in the area. The building is in bad condition, and may soon be demolished. There are probably three plants, growing in a row, at the "driveway" into the back yard. They've had no water or care for a long, long time, but are surviving well, despite drought conditions. When cared-for, in a garden, this rose recycles quickly, blooms singly and in clusters, is disease-free, and has a wonderful fragrance. This rose may be an exceptionally good clone of 'Snowbird.' Another possible identity is 'White Ensign.'
Planted in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, near to Snowbird, for study.

Jeri Jennings, 7-12-07