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Rose CatalogGreat Maidens Blush, alba
Also known as
Tertin Kartano
Tertti
Alba Incarnata
Alba Maiden's Blush
Alba princesse
Bella Donna
Belle Fille
Blush Rose
Carnea Maxima
Carnea Minima
Carné
Cuisse de Nymphe
Grande Cuisse de Nymphe
Incarnata
Incarnata Major
La Virginale
La petite carnée mignonne
Loyalist Rose
Maiden's Blush
Petite Cuisse de Nymphe
R. incarnata
Regalis
Rosa X alba 'Cuisse de Nymphe'
Rosa X alba var. carnea hort.
Rosa alba 'Maiden's Blush'
Rosa alba carnea
Rosa alba incarnata
Rosa alba rubicunda
Rosa alba subtaxon plena Rössig
Rosa alba var. incarnata (Mill.) Weston
Rosa alba var. regia carnea
Rosa alba var. rubicunda Rössig
Rosa incarnata Mill. synonym
Rosa rubicans
Small Maiden's Blush
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Brief summary
Old Garden Rose, alba "Great Maidens Blush", introduced in 1597, Usually is blush pink in color, rosette (ruffled) bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 8 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, once rebloom, has exceptional fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, 150 - 250 cm in height, 120 - 150 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 3 from -40°C and above, strong resistance to shade, low resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew, thornless or has nearly no thorns.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 3
-40°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Rosette (Ruffled)
Size
Height
150 - 250 cm
Width
120 - 150 cm
Bloom size
8 cm
Buds / Stem
5-10
Petal Count
Very full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
This ancient rose shows strong frost resistance and tolerates shade. In the Moscow Region it can be grown without shelter. The blooms are medium-sized, densely petalled, soft creamy pink, with an intense sweet fragrance.
Flowering is once-blooming but very abundant; the flowers are borne in inflorescences with up to 10–12 blooms at a time.
The shrub is vigorous, with sturdy upright shoots. Height is 150–200 cm, and the bush does not splay. The foliage is medium, dark green with a greyish-blue tinge, semi-glossy. The variety is almost thornless.
Recommended planting density is 2 pcs./m2.
Flowering is once-blooming but very abundant; the flowers are borne in inflorescences with up to 10–12 blooms at a time.
The shrub is vigorous, with sturdy upright shoots. Height is 150–200 cm, and the bush does not splay. The foliage is medium, dark green with a greyish-blue tinge, semi-glossy. The variety is almost thornless.
Recommended planting density is 2 pcs./m2.
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