Rosa 'Yvonne Rabier'
(Rose 'Yvonne Rabier')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Raised in France
Discovered By - Eugene Turbat, rose breeder
Year of Introduction - 1910
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1m or more
Width - 60cm
Location - The White Garden
Description: A Polyantha rose with a bushy, upright habit and prickly stems. Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have oval to Elliptic leaflets with finely toothed white margins. Round pale yellow buds open to small, double, creamy-white Rounded rose flowers. At the centre of each Bloom is a showy cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are held in clusters atop upright stems and are produced, continuously, from early summer into late autumn. The Blooms are sweetly scented and attractive to pollinating insects. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Round pale yellow buds open to small, double, creamy-white rounded rose flowers. At the centre of each bloom is a prominent cluster of golden stamens. The flowers are held in clusters and produced continuously from June into November. The blooms have a light, sweet scent.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Double, rounded rose flowers held in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have oval to Elliptic leaflets with serrate margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on prickly, upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with oval to elliptic leaflets
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.