Linda Campbell
Rugosa
Origin - Moore, 1990
Parentage - 'Anytime' x 'Rugosa Magnifica'
Color - Bright red
Foliage - Dark green
Thorns - Light
Size - 4' - 6' h. x 3' - 4' w.
Fragrance - Light/none
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 4
The Name of the Rose - Named after a former editor of The American Rose Annual who died of cancer at a young age.
This rose was bred from a miniature and a rugosa and is classified as a rugosa. It is much difference from most rugosas, most notably in the flower color and form. Blooms are brilliant red and are formed in 3" clusters, sometimes 20 or more on a stem. The canes are almost thornless, another major difference from most rugosas. If Linda Campbell has a fault, it would probably be a lack of scent. My plant does not get full sun (but it blooms nicely) and I attribute that to its upright narrow habit. In sunnier conditions, you can expect the rose to get much wider.
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