Gruss An Aachen
Floribunda
Origin - Geduldig, 1909
Parentage - ('Frau Karl Druschki') x ('Franz Deegen')
Color - Pale pink fading to white
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 3' - 4' h. x 2' - 3' w.
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Fair
Hardiness - Zone 6
The Name of the Rose - Named after the breeder's hometown.
Considered to be the first floribunda rose, it is a low growing (under 3 feet) upright shrub which is covered with plump, pale pink flowers that fade to creamy white with age. Growth has always been very puny for me and it seems to be very disease prone. However, it has seemed to improve with age and responds better with coddling.
The name means "greetings to Aachen" which was the city where Emperor Charlemagne made his home.
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