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Rose CatalogAlba Suaveolens, alba
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Suaveolens
R alba suaveolens
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Brief summary
Old Garden Rose, alba "Alba Suaveolens", introduced in 1750, Usually is white in color, full petal count, blooms 5 - 7 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, once rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, upright, 150 - 200 cm in height, 100 - 200 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 3 from -40°C and above, strong resistance to shade, moderate resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 3
-40°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Size
Height
150 - 200 cm
Width
100 - 200 cm
Bloom size
5 - 7 cm
Buds / Stem
5-10
Petal Count
Full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
In the World Classification, this variety is placed in the Rosa Alba class. The history of Alba Suaveolens is traced to 1300. It may be the “Rose de York” shown on banners from the War of the Scarlet and White Roses. Breeder: unknown. Year of introduction: earlier than 1750. The shrub reaches 2.0 m in height and 1.5 m in width. Shoots are robust and arching, generally requiring support; without support it forms a large, spreading (up to 2 m) bush. Foliage is green with a bluish tinge. Flowers are medium-sized, about 7 cm in diameter, cup-shaped, opening to reveal yellow stamens. Flowering: early, abundant, single; during the period of mass flowering there are 7 - 10 flowers on one peduncle simultaneously. Blooming occurs from the end of May to the end of June. The fragrance of Alba Suaveolens is strong, fruity. Pruning: minimal, only frozen shoots. The rose is undemanding to soil, frost-resistant, resistant to diseases and pests, and shade tolerant. It is used to create a hedge or grown as a solitaire.
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