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can you id this lovely old rose?

elkriverman
9 years ago

This rose was in my yard when I moved in. It's very vigorous and healthy, even in our cool coastal climate, where blackspot is normally a huge problem. It has upright canes that eventually arch under their weight. This pic shows the first bloom in a cluster to open. One bloom will stay open for a few days before the rest of the cluster opens. The buds are distinctive with leafy sepals and the leaves are slightly rough and light green at first, maturing to darker green. I think it only blooms once, but that may be because I prune it very hard. There is a really nice, moderate old rose fragrance. I'd love and info as to what it may be, I'm stumped so far!

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