Brief summary
Old Garden Rose, hybrid perpetual "Polar Bear", United States, introduced by Jean Henri (J.H.) Nicolas in 1934, Usually is white in color, deep cup bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 14 - 16 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 100 - 300 cm in height, 70 - 80 cm in width, strong resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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The bloom is white with a pink flush or cream with a white reverse, fading to white as it ages. Moderate wild-rose fragrance. Large, very full (41 or more petals), globular form. Flowers intermittently throughout the season. The shrub is tall, dense, and upright. Foliage is large, glossy, and wrinkled. In hot climates, it can reach up to 300 cm.