'Rosa soulieana Crépin' Rose

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'Rosa soulieana Crépin' rose Description

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'<i>Rosa soulieana</i> Crépin' rose photo

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Synonyms:

• R. soulieana

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ARS:

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

Origin:

Discovered by Father Soulié (before 1895).

Class:

Species / Wild.

Bloom:

White or white blend. Yellowish buds open creamy white. Strong, cinnamon fragrance. 5 petals. Single (4-8 petals) bloom form.

Habit:

Tall, arching, armed with thorns. Matte, light green foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.
Height of 6½' to 13' (200 to 395 cm). Width of 6' (185 cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 4b through 9b. Very vigorous. Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy. Prune dead wood.

Ploidy:

Diploid

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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.