'White Surprise' Rose

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'White Surprise' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Jay-Jay

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• LENros
• LLX 8657

HMF Ratings:

13 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD.

ARS:

White, near white or white blend Hybrid Bracteata.
Registration name: LENros, LLX 8657
Exhibition name: White Surprise

Origin:

Bred by Louis Lens (1924-2001) (Belgium, before 1986).
Introduced in Belgium by Lens Roses/Louis Lens N.V./Pépinières Louis Lens SA in 1987 as 'White Surprise'.

Class:

Hybrid Bracteata, Shrub.

Bloom:

White or white blend. Strong fragrance. 4 to 11 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Large, single (4-8 petals) bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.

Habit:

Height: 6'7" (200cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Rosa bracteata J.C.Wendl. × La Rosée (rugosa, unknown, before 1987)

Notes:

Pollen parent may be either ‘La Rosee’ or R. Rugosa regeliana. Refer members comments in ‘Pink Surprise’.