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'Great Maiden's Blush' Alba Rose: Historic Cultivar Profile

Rosa alba 'Great Maiden's Blush' (syn. Belle Fille, Carnea, Cuisse de Nymphe Grande, La Virginale, Regalis) is an ancient alba rose dating to before 1400. It bears very double, quartered flowers of soft blush pink with a rich fragrance. The plant is vigorous, arching, and highly disease-resistant, growing 5–7 feet tall. A true old garden rose with historical significance and enduring beauty.

Cultivar Details

  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Genus: Rosa
  • Species: alba
  • Cultivar: Great Maiden's Blush
  • Hybridizer: Unknown
  • Introduced: pre-1400
  • Synonyms: Rosa alba incarnata, R. alba rubicunda, R. carnea, R. rubicans

Images show the lush, fragrant blooms and graceful habit. A living piece of rose history for the collector's garden.

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