rosa "Alba"

 

Alba - 'Great Maiden's Blush' (La Royale, La Seduisante, Cuisse de Nymphe.)  Known since the 15th century.   Belle Amour

Origin                From Rosa Canina and Rosa Gallica       These bushes are tall and arching making a large, beautiful rose that grows up to 2.5 meters (8'). Thorn pattern varies but most have brown hooked thorns. Foliage is unique grey/green colour and very healthy- disease resistant. Their flowers range from singe to very double(quartered) form. Flowers are born in large clusters. Zone:3 (with cold protection) Flowering Cycle: Once Bloomer mostly in July Fragrance: Very strong fragrance.unique to the  Great Maidens Blush   Color:Ranges from pure white to deep pink. Hybrids also come in pale pink.          The Alba roses we carry are as follows:

Albas The alba roses hold a special place in our hearts. They are uniquely fragrant, very hardy, their foliage is a wonderful grey/green and their colours are the softest blends of white through pinks. The bushes are fairly large & freestanding and a virtually disease free! What more could anyone ask for!

The Jacobite Rose(1450), semi-double white  Belle Amour (No date)  Celestial (Very old)  Great Maiden's Blush (Before the 15th century)  Chloris (Very old)  Queen of Denmark (1826)  Maiden's Blush small(1797) Sauveolens(unknown origin)  "Belle Amour