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White, near white or white blend Hybrid Rugosa.
Registration name: Nova Zembla (hybrid rugosa, Mees 1907)

Discovered by H. W. Mees (United Kingdom, 1907).
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in before 1911 as 'Nova Zembla'.

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub.  

Light pink to white.  Moderate fragrance.  Average diameter 4".  Large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Tall, climbing, upright.  

Height: 6' to 10' (185 to 305cm).  Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm).

USDA zone 3b and warmer.  Vigorous.