Additional Information
| Alternate Name(s) | The Velvet Rose |
|---|---|
| SKU | GA321 |
| Country of Origin | England |
| Year | before 1848 |
| Specific Color | Deep crimson |
| Hardiness Zone(s) | 4 (-30° to -20°), 5 (-20° to -10°), 6 (-10° to 0°), 7 (0° to 10°), 8 (10° to 20°), 9 (20° to 30°) |
| Approximate Size | 4' x 3' |
| Bloom Type | Semi-Double |
| Fragrance | Exceptionally Fragrant |
| Shade Tolerant | Yes |
| Collections | Fragrance, Shade, Thornless |
Details
Large semi-double 5" blooms (petals 24+) whose color is a lovely deep crimson purple. The petals have a velvet texture and are accented rich golden yellow stamens produced on a once blooming nearly thorn-less plant. Superbly fragrant. Densely foliaged. It is at its best in the spring. Its blooms look unreal, like they are made of the finest porcelain.