Friday, July 8, 2011

Intoxicating Fragranced Roses - Scepter d'Isle



"Scepter'd Isle"
Bred by David Austin (United Kingdom, 1989).
Shrub. English Rose Collection.
Soft pink shading to a paler pink on the outer petals. Strong, myrrh fragrance. 45 petals. Average diameter 3.5" - 9 cm. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Short, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of 75 to 185 cm. Width of 60 to 105 cm.
Zone 5. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant. Requires spring freeze protection.
Parents: Wife of Bath ® × Heritage
This is a charming rose which bears numerous, cupped flowers, with yellow stamens visible within.
The colour is a soft pink shading to a paler pink on the outer petals.
Its growth is rather upright, with its flowers held above the foliage. It flowers freely and continuously.
There is a powerful fragrance - an outstanding example of the English Rose fragrance, based on the myrrh note introduced with ‘Constance Spry’.
Winner of the R.N.R.S. Henry Edland Award for fragrance.

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