'Rosa rubella Sm. subsp. mediterranea H.Christ' Rose

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'Rosa rubella Sm. subsp. mediterranea H.Christ' rose Description

My HMF:

'<i>Rosa</i> X <i>reversa</i> Waldst. et Kit.' rose photo

Photo courtesy of bernard loubert

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Rosa X reversa Waldst. et Kit.

HMF Ratings:

30 favorite votes.

ARS:

Medium red.
Exhibition name: Rosa X reversa Waldst. et Kit.

Class:

Miscellaneous OGR, Species Cross.

Bloom:

Light pink. Mild fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Leafy sepals buds.

Habit:

Bushy, upright. Small, matte, light green foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.

Height: 39" to 6'7" (100 to 200cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Vigorous. produces decorative hips.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Rosa pendulina L. × Rosa spinosissima L.

Notes:

R. x reversa Waldst. & Kit. (Waldstein & Kitaibel) Descriptiones et icones plantarum rariorum Hungariae; 1799 293, t.264 1812.
The original description of Waldstein & Kitaibel is for a light pink rose with 5 to 7 leaflets. The rose in commerce and gardens has deep pink Blooms and 9 or more leaflets.