Old Blush
Origin - 1752
Parentage - Unknown
Color - Pink blend
Foliage - Light green
Thorns - Light
Size - 4'-6' high x 3'-5' wide (shrub)
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 6 The Name of the Rose - Also known as Common Monthly Rose, Old Pink Monthly, Parson's Pink.
A most famous and endearing rose, Old Blush has been around for a long time and has well earned the high praise put upon it. It has been used to breed many roses including the establishment of the bourbon class when it was crossed with Autumn Damask. Its genes are present in all our modern roses. Much of the praise given it is due, however, to an ironclad durability. It will flourish in a variety of soil situations, including poor soils and blooms throughout the year, even during the winter months!
The blooms are medium lilac pink which darken with age. The flowers fade rather quickly but are replaced by other opening buds. This is usually the first and the last rose to bloom in my garden. It is an upright narrow bush (to 5 feet) but can be sheared if desired. It makes an excellent hedge and looks good planted along fence rows. A climbing version is also available.
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