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'Alba Suaveolens' rose Description
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HMF Ratings:
67 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Alba.
Registration name: Alba Suaveolens
Bloom:
White or white blend. Moderate fragrance. 25 to 35 petals. Small, semi-double to double, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Glandular sepals buds.
Habit:
Tall, armed with thorns / prickles, upright. Medium foliage. 3 to 5 leaflets.
Height: 6' to 14' (185 to 425cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 3b through 9b. Shade tolerant.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Rosa alba var. suaveolens (Dieck) Rehder. Man. cult. trees, ed.1: 437. 1927
The Swedish Rose Society recommends Suaveolens for northern Sweden.
The bloom has 12-17 larger outer petals and 13-17 smaller central petals (see References)
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