'Rosa spinosissima 'William III'' Rose

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'Rosa spinosissima 'William III'' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Meetza

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Wilhelm III
• William III

HMF Ratings:

49 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Spinosissima.
Registration name: William III

Origin:

Bred by Unknown (before 1850).

Class:

Hybrid Spinosissima.

Bloom:

Fuchsia / magenta - crimson, ages to lilac . Spice fragrance. 15 petals. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Height: 20" to 32" (50 to 80cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 3b through 9b.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

hybrid of Rosa spinosissima L.

Notes:

Sets chocolate-colored hips.

The Swedish Rose Society recommends William III for northern Sweden.

William III of Orange, King of Britain was born at Binnenhof Place, The Hague, Netherlands, 14 November 1650. He was crowned 11 April 1689 in Westminster Abbey, London, England and died at Kensington Palace 8 March 1702. He is buried at Westminster Abbey, London.

[Source: L'Haÿ-les-roses Label]