Rosa odorata, hybrid china

Also known as
Bengale a odeur de the
Humes Blush Tea-scented China
Rosa indica fragrans Redout Thory
Rosa indica odoratissima Lindley
Rosa odorata Thea
Rosa odorata var odorata
Rosa X odorata hort ex Andrews
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Brief summary

Old Garden Rose, hybrid china "Rosa odorata", China, introduced in 1809, Usually is pink in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, double petal count, has 1 buds per stem, continual rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 40 - 60 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.

Main characteristics

Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
High-center (Point)

Size

Height
40 - 60 cm
Width
Bloom size
Buds / Stem
1
Petal Count
Double

Resistance

Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew

More information

Light pink Tea rose.
Show name: Hume's Blush Tea-scented China
Raised by an unidentified Chinese breeder (China, before 1808).
Discovered by John Reeves (UK, 1808).
Introduced in the United Kingdom by Sir Abraham Hume in 1809 as Hume's Blush Tea-scented China.
Introduced in the United Kingdom by James Colville in 1810 as Hume's Blush Tea-scented China.

Pink color with a dark center. Strong Tea rose fragrance. Large, double flowers (17–25 petals). Continuous blooming.
Bush with scattered thorns/prickles; dense, upright, well-branched. Medium, semi-glossy foliage. 3 to 5 leaflets.
Height 30 to 60 cm.

The variety is recommended for zone 7.