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'Chestnut Rose' Description 
  
  
  
  Photo courtesy of Don H
HMF Ratings: 
119 favorite votes.  Average rating: 
EXCELLENT-.
 
Origin: Introduced in France by Jean-Pierre Vibert  in 1825 as 'Rosa microphylla  Roxb. ex Lindl. synonym'.  Introduced in United Kingdom by James Colvill  in before 1825 as 'Rosa microphylla  Roxb. ex Lindl. synonym'.  
Bloom: Pink.  Flowers lilac pink on short pedicels.  Double (17-25 petals) bloom form.  Occasional repeat later in the season.   
Habit: Height: up to 6' (up to 185cm).  Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm).
 
Growing: USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Produces decorative hips.   
Patents: Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind). 
Notes: Current botanic name: R. roxburghii f. roxburghii. The original Chestnut rose which was discovered in Asia was this double form of R. roxburghii. |