'Ayrshire' Rose

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'Ayrshire' rose Description

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Photo courtesy of scvirginia

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Ayrshire Rose
• Capriolata
• Orangefield Rose
• Roebuck Rambler
• R. arvensis ayreshireana
• R. arvensis capreolata
• Rosa arvensis var. ayreshirea Seringe
• Rosa arvensis var. capreolata Bean
• Rosa capreolata
• R. capreolata Neill synonym
• Rosier du comté d'Ayr

HMF Ratings:

50 favorite votes.

ARS:

White, near white or white blend Species.

Origin:

Bred by Unknown (circa 1768).
Introduced in Australia by Evandale Nursery in circa 1860 as 'Ayrshire'.

Class:

Miscellaneous OGR, Species / Wild.

Bloom:

White, pink undertones. Blush. Mild fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Armed with thorns / prickles, climbing.

Height: 9'10" to 14¾' (300 to 450cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Very vigorous.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

According to Modern Roses 10, Ayrshire is a parent of 'Ayrshire Queen', which see. Ayrshire Rose represents a group composed of hybrids of R. arvensis, possibly with R. setigera or R. sempervirens. The original rose was grown from North American seeds around 1769.