'Léda' Rose

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'Léda' rose Description

My HMF:

'Léda (damask, Unknown before 1827)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of Roselovr in East Hampton's Garden

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Painted Belgic
• Painted Damask
• White Léda

HMF Ratings:

96 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

White, near white or white blend Damask.

Origin:

Bred by Unknown English Breeder(s) (United Kingdom, before 1827).
Introduced in Australia by Northampton Nurseries in 1861 as 'Léda'.

Class:

Damask.

Bloom:

White or white blend, red edges. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), button-eye, flat, old-fashioned, reflexed bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.

Habit:

Medium, compact, well-branched. Dark green foliage.
Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 4b through 9b. Can be used for cut flower, garden or landscape. Hardy. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant. Prune after flowering is finished. This rose blooms on old wood.

Parentage:

Pink Léda

Notes:

Lloyd Brace of The Roseraie at Bayfields says this rose will occasionally repeat in the fall...