'Rosa sine spinis' Rose

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'Rosa sine spinis' rose Description

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Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Rosa sine spinis multiplex
• Rosa spinis carens flore maiore
• Rose without thorns
• Virgin Rose (syn. Rosa sine spinis)

Origin:

Introduced by Unknown in circa 1576 as 'Rosa sine spinis'.

Class:

Unknown.

Bloom:

Deep pink and light pink. Moderate, sweet fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Large buds.

Habit:

Few or no prickles/thorns. Glossy, dark green foliage.

Height: 7½' to 9' (230 to 275cm).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

"Ave, Rosa sine spinis" (Salute, Rose without prickles) was a popular liturgical choral from the early 16th century, on Archangel Gabriel greeting Maria. This could be the basis of the naming "Virgin Rose".