'Rosa alba 'White Rose of York'' Rose

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'Rosa alba 'White Rose of York'' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Lisa Osta

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

6 favorite votes.
EXCELLENT- overall member rating.

ARS:

White, near white or white blend Alba.
Registration name: Alba Semi-plena

Origin:

Bred by Unknown (before 1629).

Class:

Alba.

Bloom:

White or white blend. Strong fragrance. 8 petals. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Height of 6' to 9' 10" (185 to 300 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 3b through 9b.

Ploidy:

Hexaploid

Parentage:

Notes:

Rosa alba var. semi-plena Ser. Mél. bot. 1(1):36.1818.
Produces red hips in fall.