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Bred by Peter Joy (Finland, 1994). Bred by Pirkko Kahila (Finland, 1994). Bred by Matti Kangaspunta (Finland, 1994).

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub.  

Light pink, ages to white .  Mild, myrrh fragrance.  Average diameter 1.75".  Small to medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Armed with thorns / prickles, dense.  Small, medium green, wrinkled (rugose) foliage.  

Height: 39" to 47" (100 to 120cm).  

The 'Angel Rose' described as pollen parent of 'Sointu' is most probably Léonard Lille's Rosa multiflora var. nana or the earlier 'Plate-Bande', which are propagated by grains.