Peter Beales Roses: Rosa mundi

added: 11/04/2024

Description

‘Rosa Mundi’ or 'Rosa gallica versicolour' is a very old (c12th century) and striking Gallica Shrub. The large, semi-double blooms have splashes of pink and white on a crimson background. This is a hardy plant, tolerant of poorer soils and shade, that will bare ornamental hips if left undeadheaded. ‘Rosa Mundi’, said to be named after Fair Rosamund, mistress of Henry II, can be planted in a container or as a hedge.