'Königs-Rose' Description
Photo courtesy of Rosenursery Belle Epoque
HMF Ratings:
76 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Bloom:
Rose-pink to light pink. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, globular bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles. Large, dark green foliage. 3 to 5 leaflets.
Height: 6' to 10' (185 to 305cm). Width: 5' to 12' (150 to 365cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Rosa centifolia Mill. Gard. dict. ed. 8. Rosa No. 14: 1768. 'Dutch Provence' and 'Dutch hundred-leaved' are probably two distinct roses. Mike Lowe of Lowe's Roses describes the flowers as soft rose-pink and says this rose could also be classed as a Hybrid China.
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