"Rose de Rescht"
Exact origin unknown. From Rasht (Iran) to Europe via Lindsay, UK, 1940.
It is a wonderful Portland Damask rose that was rediscovered in Persia in 1945 by an English gardener by the name of Nancy Lindsay. It is one of the wonderful mysteries of the Old Garden Rose history.
Being of the Portland group, Rose de Rescht is capable of several flushes of repeat bloom throughout the season in distinct cycles.
It is quite disease resistant, and healthy.
It is a beautiful opening bud, that quickly grows to reflex into a pompon form.
The scent is exceptional in quality; pure sweet Damask with a hint of spices.
The scent is exceptional in quality; pure sweet Damask with a hint of spices.
This is the rose that is often recommended to people who are contemplating buying their first Heritage Rose, as it is trouble free, well behaved, and very rewarding.
An outstanding rose that is quite easy to grow.
Royal Cultural Society Award of Garden Merit 1993.
Compact, dense bush. It suckers on its own roots. Healthy foliage.
Height of 3' to 4' - 90 to 120 cm. Width of up to 30'' - up to 75 cm.
Very full, over 41 petals bloom form, average diameter of 2.5'' - 6 cm.
Height of 3' to 4' - 90 to 120 cm. Width of up to 30'' - up to 75 cm.
Very full, over 41 petals bloom form, average diameter of 2.5'' - 6 cm.
One of my favourite roses, small but strong. I make a wonderful jam out of its petals :).
