Mutabilis

Syn:  Tipo Ideale

 ARS Rating: 

 Class:   Hybrid China

 Date:  pre-1836

  Breeder: 

Blooms:  Single

Bloom Frequency:  Constant.

Color:  Orange blend.  Open pale apricot or yellow and become coppery pink to red as they age.

Fragrance:  Very little.

Thorns:  Few thorns as is typical with Chinas.  Thorns are red.

Approximate Height:  7’ x 6’

Description and Care:  Graceful, airy bush that is extremely robust.  New shoots and foliage purple-tinged.   When in bloom, it is said to look like countless butterflies have landed on the bush.

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. 

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