'Microphylla rugosa' Rose

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'Microphylla rugosa' rose Description

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'<i> Rosa microphylla X Rosa rugosa </i>' rose photo

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Synonyms:

• Rosa microphylla X Rosa rugosa

Origin:

Discovered by Institut botanique de Strasbourg (France, before 1901).
Introduced in France by Roseraie de l'Hay in 1901 as ' Rosa microphylla X Rosa rugosa '.

Class:

Hybrid Roxburghii, Hybrid Rugosa, Species Cross.

Bloom:

Light pink, lilac shading. Average diameter 4". Large, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. Rounded buds.

Habit:

Large, wrinkled (rugose) foliage.

Height: up to 5' (up to 150cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm).

Growing:

Produces decorative hips.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

R. microphylla Synonym × R. rugosa

Notes:

Origin unsure see References
Assumption that 'Microphylla rugosa' in commerce was Dr. Dieck's cross. See also Rosa rugosa microphylla