Scabrosa

Syn:  R. rugosa scabrosa

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 Class:   Hybrid Rugosa

 Date:  1950

 Breeder:  Harkness

 Blooms:  Single, 5 petals, 5 inches.  Blooms in clusters of 5, or more.

Bloom Frequency:  Repeats.

Color:  Mauve.  Flowers are mauve-pink with yellow stamens.

Fragrance:  Carnation Fragrance.

 Thorns:  Thorny.

Foliage:  Foliage is light green, glossy, soft and wrinkled.

 Approximate Height:  5’ x 5’

 Description and Care:  Vigorous, graceful bush with very bushy growth.

 Comments:  This is an extremely easy rose to grow and will survive with organic gardening methods.  Received as an orphan from Heirloom Roses (http://www.heirloomroses.com).