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Rose CatalogRitausma, hybrid rugosa
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Polar Ice
Polareis
Polarisx
STRonin
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Modern Rose, hybrid rugosa "Ritausma", Latvia, introduced by Dr. Dzidra Alfredovna Rieksta in 1963, Usually is white, pink in color, cupped bloom shape, blooms 5 - 7 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, 150 - 215 cm in height, 185 - 215 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 3 from -40°C and above, low resistance to rain, low resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 3
-40°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Cupped
Size
Height
150 - 215 cm
Width
185 - 215 cm
Bloom size
5 - 7 cm
Buds / Stem
5-10
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
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The variety was bred at the Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences of the Latvian SSR (now the Salaspils Botanical Garden) by Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Dzidra Rieksta.
Tall, spreading shrub. Foliage light green, glossy, rugose. Flowers soft pink, semi-double, 17–25 petals, cup-shaped, borne in inflorescences; at full bloom the center is visible. Fragrance strong. Winter-hardy.
Tall, spreading shrub. Foliage light green, glossy, rugose. Flowers soft pink, semi-double, 17–25 petals, cup-shaped, borne in inflorescences; at full bloom the center is visible. Fragrance strong. Winter-hardy.
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