Rosa 'Snow Goose'
(Rose 'Snow Goose')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - Bred by David Austin Roses
Year of Introduction - 1996
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 2.5m
Width - 1.5m
Location - The Pond Garden
Description: A climbing rose that is excellent for training against walls. Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have narrow, Elliptic to oval leaflets with toothed margins. Double, saucer-shaped flowers are pure white and have narrow petals. Each Bloom has a prominent cluster of yellow stamens. The flowers are sweetly scented, and produced in clusters, repeatedly, from early summer into early autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
The correct cultivar name is 'Auspom'. 'Snow Goose' is the trademark or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Pale yellow buds open to double, white, saucer to rosette-shaped flowers with narrow petals. Each bloom has a central cluster of yellow stamens. The flowers are sweetly scented and produced in clusters from June into September, possibly later.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Double, saucer or rosette-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September
Foliage:
Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have narrow, Elliptic to oval leaflets with Dentate margins. The new growth is tinged red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on prickly, upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with elliptic to oval leaflets
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.