Hermosa

Syn:  Tipo Ideale

 ARS Rating:  7.6 

Class:   Hybrid China, sometimes classed as a Bourbon

 Date:  pre-1867

 Breeder:  Marcheseau, France

 Blooms:  Double, 35 petals.  Petals roll at the edge.

Bloom Frequency:  Constant.

Color:  Light pink.  Color tends towards the lilac.

Fragrance:  Fragrant.

 Thorns:  Prickly.  Produces round hips. 

Approximate Height:  3’ x 3’

 Description and Care:  Vigorous but compact bush.  Does not bloom as continuously as Old Blush.

 I have never sprayed or watered this rose and it never has any disease problems.  It does not require pruning unless you need to do so to keep it within bounds.  The only time I had some blackspot was when some periennals grew up around it, blocking the air flow.

 Comments:  This is an extremely easy rose to grow and well suited to organic gardening methods.