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Rose CatalogAltaica, shrub
Also known as
Grandiflora (Altaica)
R. spinosissima var. altaica
Rosa altaica Willd.
Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica Thory
Rosa pimpinellifolia var. grandiflora
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Brief summary
Modern Rose, shrub "Altaica", introduced in 1818, Usually is white in color, flat bloom shape, single count petal count, blooms 8 cm in size, once rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, upright, 150 - 90 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 4 from -34°C and above, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew, thornless or has nearly no thorns.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 4
-34°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Flat
Size
Height
150 - 90 cm
Width
Bloom size
8 cm
Buds / Stem
Petal Count
Single count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
This species rose has cream to white flowers with yellow stamens and mild fragrance. Blooms have about five petals, are single and flat, and average about 7.5 cm in diameter. It flowers once in spring or summer. The plant is armed with thorns or prickles, forms a bushy, upright, well-branched shrub, and can produce suckers on its own roots. The foliage is matte with attractive autumn color and usually has 7 to 9 leaflets. It reaches about 120 to 185 cm in height. It is hardy in USDA zone 4a and warmer, can be used as a hedge, landscape, or shrub rose, is drought resistant, and produces decorative hips. It is described as disease resistant, requiring little care beyond pruning out dead wood.
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