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'Rosa soulieana Crépin' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Smtysm
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Species. Exhibition name: R. soulieana
Bloom:
White, yellow stamens. Yellowish buds open creamy white. Strong, cinnamon fragrance. 5 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Single (4-8 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.
Habit:
Tall, arching, armed with thorns / prickles. Matte, light green foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.
Height: 6½' to 13' (200 to 395cm). Width: 6' (185cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4b through 9b. Very vigorous. produces decorative hips. Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy. Prune dead wood.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.
Notes:
Foliage has a distinct greyish cast in some seedlings; prickles on new growth are beige or white; hips are quite small and round. Leaflets are oval and the tip is rounded, not pointed. See illustration from Flora of China, available online and References for more information.
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