Rosa 'Polyantha Grandiflora'
(Rose 'Polyantha Grandiflora')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Raised in Villeurban, France
Discovered By - Raised by Alexandre Bernaix, rose breeder
Year of Introduction - 1886
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 4m or more
Width - 3m
Location - The White Garden
Description: A Multiflora Rambler that is excellent for training against walls or over pergolas. Mid to bright green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets. Large single, Flat rose flowers are pure white and highly scented. Each Bloom has a prominent central cluster of golden stamens. The Blooms are held in large clusters and produced in midsummer. The flowers are attractive to bees and are followed by quite small orange-red hips that will persist well into winter.
Synonyms include - Rosa gentiliana, Rosa x gentiliana
Flower:
Large single, flat rose flowers are pure white. Each bloom has prominent central cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are fragrant and produced in very large clusters from late June into July. The blooms are followed by small, round orange-red hips that will persist on the plant well into winter.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Flat rose flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July
Foliage:
Glossy mid to bright green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on long, prickly stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate leaves with ovate to elliptic leaflets
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.