Updated November 2008
"Mutabilis"
China roses originated in Asia where they were being cultivated long before they were brought by ship to Europe (about 1792). Shorter and more brightly coloured than the Old Garden Roses, China roses were later crossed with Old Garden Roses to create new classes of fragrant recurrent flowering roses as listed below. Chinas and their hybrids are rather tender (zone 6).
Our Favourite: Mutabilis
Roses
are available while quantities last. Varieties marked
as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early.
Our prices may vary from season to season depending on the plant size. See
the bottom of this list for Key.
|
Rose
|
Min. Zone |
Price |
Year |
Colour |
Flower
|
Bloom |
Fr |
HxW |
Other |
|
Cecile
Brunner, Cl. |
(5) |
Sold Out |
1909 |
Pink
(soft) |
Double |
Summer |
f |
25x20 |
S,
Vi |
|
Mutabilis |
(6) |
15.50 |
1800 |
Copper
(yellow/orange) |
Single |
Continuous |
f |
4x3 |
S,
H |
| Key to letters and symbols: S = suitable for growing in the shade; H = suitable for hedges; W = suitable for growing in woodland; Co = suitable for growing in tubs; Cu = suitable for cut flowers; Hi = ornamental hips; Dr = disease resistant; Bs = susceptible to black spot; M = susceptible to mildew; Vi = Vigorous; f, ff, fff = slightly, medium, very fragrant; Fr = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other = Siting and rose traits | |||||||||