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Rose CatalogFoetida Persiana, shrub
Registration name
R. foetida persiana
Also known as
Austin Cemetery
Double Yellow Persian
Jaune ancien (lutea)
Jaune de Perse
Persian Yellow
Persiana
Rosa foetida 'Persian Yellow'
Rosa foetida f. persiana hort. ex Rehder
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Brief summary
Modern Rose, shrub "Foetida Persiana", United Kingdom, introduced in 1837, Usually is yellow in color, globular bloom shape, double petal count, blooms 6 cm in size, once rebloom, the bush shape can be spreading, 150 - 200 cm in height, 120 - 150 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 3 from -40°C and above, low resistance to black spot, thornless or has nearly no thorns.
Main characteristics
USDA Zone 3
-40°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Globular
Size
Height
150 - 200 cm
Width
120 - 150 cm
Bloom size
6 cm
Buds / Stem
Petal Count
Double
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
R. foetida persiana, also known as Persian Yellow and other synonyms, is a Hybrid Foetida/Lutea species rose. Flowers are golden-yellow with occasional carmine-red streaks, have about 40 petals, small globular blooms, and an unpleasant fragrance. Average flower diameter is about 6 cm. It blooms once in spring or summer. The plant has spreading growth, armed with thorns or prickles, and small, semi-glossy, fragrant foliage with 7 leaflets. Height ranges from 150 to 200 cm and width from 120 to 150 cm. It is suitable for USDA zone 3b and warmer. The cultivar is vigorous and susceptible to blackspot. The breeder is unknown; it was discovered in the United Kingdom in 1837 and was introduced in Australia in 1861 as 'Persian Yellow'.
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