'R. brunonii' Rose

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'R. brunonii' rose Description

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Synonyms:

• Himalayan Briar
• Himalayan Musk Climber
• Himalayan Musk Rose
• Mr. Brown's Rose
• Rosa brownii Spreng. synonym
• Rosa brunonii Lindl.
• Rosa moschata var. nepalensis Lindl.
• Rosa napaulensis Andr.
• Rosa recurva Roxb. synonym

HMF Ratings:

49 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT.

ARS:

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

Origin:

Introduced in United Kingdom by Exotic Nursery (England) / Joseph Knight in 1823 as 'Rosa napaulensis Andr.'.
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in before 1921 as 'R. brunonii'.

Class:

Species / Wild.

Bloom:

White or white blend. [Cream.] Pale yellow buds open to white. Mild, musk fragrance. 5 petals. Average diameter 1.25". Small, single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Ovoid buds.

Habit:

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

Height: 20' to 50' (610 to 1525cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 4b through 10b. Very vigorous. produces decorative hips.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

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Notes:

Rosa brunonii Lindley (1820) Himalaya, Yunnan and W. Szechuan.

[Rosa moschata var. nepalensis Lindl. Bot. Reg. 10: t.829. 1824
IOPI: Rosa napaulensis Andrews Roses t.82: 1823]