'Rosa elegantula 'Persetosa' synonym' Rose

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'Rosa elegantula 'Persetosa' synonym' rose Description

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Photo courtesy of David Elliott

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Synonyms:

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

HMF Ratings:

38 favorite votes.

ARS:

Medium pink Species.
Exhibition name: R. farreri persetosa

Origin:

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

Class:

Species / Wild.

Bloom:

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.

Habit:

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).

Growing:

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

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.

Notes:

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.