Rosa alba L. var. rubicunda Roessig.
Alba or Gallica rose. ‘Maiden’s Blush’ is a vigorous, upright, arching shrub with cupped, fully double, fragrant, very pale pink flowers, to 7cm across, somewhat paler at the edge of the petals, in summer, with occasional autumn flowers. To 1.2m by 90cm. [Gore, Paul (1848, 1863, 1888)]. Willmot provides an illustration of Rosa alba L. var. rubicunda Roessig., which she describes as the ‘Maiden’s Blush’ of the English.
Horticultural & Botanical History
Although a number of roses were called ‘Maiden’s Blush’ in the 18th and 19th centuries, the rose now generally referred to by this name was introduced in 1797. The rose now commercially available as ‘Maiden’s Blush’ may not be true to the form of the original rose.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.859/1843].
Notes
Published Feb 10, 2010 - 09:12 PM | Last updated Feb 10, 2010 - 09:16 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably France |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Rosa gallica maiden’s blush |
| Confidence level | medium |