Surpassing Beauty ("Woolverstone Church Rose"), Hybrid Perpetual

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"Woolverstone Church Rose"

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Brief summary

Old Garden Rose, hybrid perpetual "Surpassing Beauty", United Kingdom, introduced in 1980, Usually is red, burgundy in color, very full petal count, blooms 8 cm in size, repeat rebloom, has exceptional fragrance, the bush shape can be climbing, 180 - 250 cm in height, Up to 180 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to mildew, thornless or has nearly no thorns.

Main characteristics

Aroma

USDA Zone 6

-23°С

Rebloom

Bush Shape

Size

Height

180 - 250 cm

Width

Up to 180 cm

Bloom size

8 cm

Buds / Stem

Petal Count

Very full

Resistance

Heat

Shade

Rain

Black Spot

Mildew

More information

The rose, a dark red Hybrid Perpetual, was discovered by Humphrey Brooke in the United Kingdom before 1973 and introduced by Peter Beales Roses in 1980 under the name 'Surpassing Beauty Of Woolverstone'. It is a climbing rose with blooms that start dark red and may darken further with age. This rose is characterized by its strong fragrance and very full bloom form, consisting of up to 65 petals and an average diameter of 3 inches. The blooming pattern includes a flush in spring or summer with scattered blooms occurring later.

The plant can grow to a height of 8 to 12 feet (245 to 365 cm) and a width of up to 6 feet (up to 185 cm). Suitable for USDA zones 6b through 9b, it is susceptible to mildew. The leaves are pointed with a red tint when young. The patent status is unknown.