The Alba Roses
The Alba rose group, the third of the major groups of ancient roses, is another Gallica hybrid, possibly crossed centuries ago with a Damask. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the delicate pale pink, blush and white Albas, with their bluish-green leaves, are probably the most cold hardy of the OGR's. They will thrive under the most adverse conditions and are quite shade tolerant, very disease resistant and easy to grow.
Roses are available while quantities last. Varieties marked as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early. More varieties will be available by summer.
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 | Frag | HxW | Other |
| Belle Amour | (4) |
N/A | old | Pink (salmon) | Double | Summer | fff | 5x3 |
H, W, Dr |
| Celestial |
(3) |
N/A | Ancient |
Pink (soft) |
Semi-double |
Summer |
fff |
6x4 |
S, H, W, Dr |
| Königen Von
Danemark |
(3) |
16.50 | 1826 |
Pink (rose) |
Double |
Summer |
fff |
5x4 |
S, H, W, Co |
| Maidens Blush |
(3) |
N/A | 15cent |
Pink (pale) |
Double |
Summer |
fff |
4x3 |
S, H, W, Cu,
Dr |
| Mme Legras de St Germain | (4) |
N/A | 1800's |
White | Double | Summer | ff | 6x4 | S,vi,Dr |
| Mme. Plantier
|
(4) |
N/A | 1835 |
White (cream) |
Double |
Summer |
fff |
12x8 |
S, Cu, Vi, Dr |
| Queen of Denmark | Sold Out | 1826 |
Pink | Double | Summer | fff | 5x4 | S, H, W, Cu | |
| R. Alba Maxima | (4) |
N/A | Old |
White | Double | Summer | fff | 5x4 | S,Dr, Vi |
| R. Alba Semiplena | (4) |
N/A | Very Old | White (cream) | Single | Summer | ff | 6x4 | Dr,Vi |
*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; Frag = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other
= Siting and rose traits, N/A= not availble
Old Rose Nursery Updated January 2012 |
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