Hybrid Rugosa Rose

Rosa 'Delicata' Rosaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Royall River Roses, Roses of Yesterday & Today Inc., The Raseraie at Bayfields

Description

A compact, densely mounded shrub reaching 4' in height and 3' in width; foliage is typical of R. rugosa with excellent disease resistance; flowers are semi-double, sweetly fragrant with wavy petals; hips are large, red-orange.

Special characteristics

fragrance, disease resistance, winter interest