Rosa 'The Compass Rose '
(Rose 'The Compass Rose')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1m or more
Width - 1m
Location - The Cool Garden, The White Garden
Description: A Shrub rose with an upright, bushy habit. Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets. Large, semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers are pure white with slightly ruffled petals. Each Bloom as a showy central cluster of red stamens. The flowers have a rich, spicy fragrance and are produced in one main flush from early to midsummer, then intermittently into autumn. The Blooms are followed by attractive red hips. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
'The Compass' is a trademark name, the correct botanical name for this rose is 'Korwisco'
Flower:
Large, semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers are pure white with slightly ruffled petals. Each bloom has a central cluster of red stamens. The flowers are highly fragrant and produced in one strong flush in June, then intermittently into autumn. The flowers are followed by attractive red hips.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June
Foliage:
Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets. The new growth emerges 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 Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.