Wife of Bath

Syn: 

 ARS Rating:  7.6

 Class:   Shrub (English)

 Date:  1969

 Breeder:  Austin, England

 Blooms:  Semi-double, cupped.

Bloom Frequency:  Heavy flush in spring, repeats during the summer, then another heavy flush in the fall.

 Color:  Pink blend.  Flowers deep rose-pink with a paler reverse.  Fade to near white.

Fragrance:  Fragrant.

 Thorns:  Has thorns.

 Approximate Height:  3’ x 3’

 Description and Care:  Foliage plentiful, smallish and  mid-green and the bush is compact. 

 Comments:  This is an extremely easy rose to grow and will survive with organic gardening methods.