Cantabrigiensis, shrub

Also known as
R. cantabrigiensis
Rosa X cantabrigiensis
Rosa X pteragonis 'Cantabrigiensis'
Rosa cantabrigiensis hort. ex S.Weaver
Rosa pteragonis cantabrigiensis
The Cambridge Rose
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Brief summary

Modern Rose, shrub "Cantabrigiensis", United Kingdom, introduced by Dr. C. C. Hurst in 1922, Usually is yellow in color, single count petal count, blooms 5 cm in size, has 1 buds per stem, once rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, bushy, spreading, upright, 150 - 210 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, thornless or has nearly no thorns.

Main characteristics

Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape

Size

Height
150 - 210 cm
Width
Bloom size
5 cm
Buds / Stem
1
Petal Count
Single count

Resistance

Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew

More information

Cantabrigiensis is a shrub rose of the species cross class. The flowers are light yellow, aging to cream, with moderate fragrance and about 5 petals, forming a large single bloom about 5 cm in diameter, usually borne solitary. It blooms once in spring or summer. The plant has an arching, thorny, bushy, spreading and upright habit with small light green foliage consisting of 7 to 11 leaflets. It reaches about 200 to 500 cm in height. It is suitable for USDA zones 6b through 9b and can be grown as a garden or specimen shrub. The cultivar was bred by Dr. C. C. Hurst in the United Kingdom around 1922 and introduced in the United Kingdom by R Harkness & Co. Ltd. around 1937 as Rosa X pteragonis 'Cantabrigiensis'.