Mrs. John Laing, hybrid perpetual

Also known as
Missis John Laing
Mr John Laing
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Brief summary

Old Garden Rose, hybrid perpetual "Mrs. John Laing", United Kingdom, introduced by Henry Bennett in 1885, Usually is pink in color, deep cup bloom shape, blooms 10 - 11 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 120 - 150 cm in height, 150 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, low resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.

Main characteristics

Aroma
USDA Zone 5
-29°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Deep cup

Size

Height
120 - 150 cm
Width
150 cm
Bloom size
10 - 11 cm
Buds / Stem
3-5
Petal Count

Resistance

Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew

More information

The cultivar Mrs John Laing bears broad, full blooms. Buds are cabbage-like, opening into large, loose flowers. Initial color is pink, later fading to pale pink with a silvery reverse on the petals; foliage is matte green. Blooms appear singly or in clusters of 3–5 on sturdy pedicels that hold the flowers above the foliage. The shrub is erect; long, almost thornless shoots bend under bloom weight and flower along their length. Among remontant hybrids it flowers abundantly, with a marked autumn flush. Responsive to fertiliser and tolerant of poor soils; shows high disease resistance.

Classified among remontant hybrids. Blooms are symmetrical, deep silvery pink, with noticeable fragrance. Light green foliage; flowers are borne at the ends of long shoots and are used for cutting. Growth is strong; plants can reach 2 m, usually not exceeding 1.5 m. The variety is winter-hardy.

Silvery flowers up to 7.5 cm in diameter are rain resistant. Susceptible to rust. Tends to freeze without shelter.

Seedling of Francois Michelon. Buds rounded with a pointed apex. Flowers soft pink, rounded-cup-shaped, large (9–10 cm), with deeply waved petals, very full (50–60 petals), strongly fragrant, in inflorescences up to 5. Leaves large, light green, leathery. Bushes medium-sized, straight, compact. Flowering is early and very abundant. Good repeat. Winter-resistant. For groups, cutting.