Rosa 'Ispahan', also known as '<nowiki/>Rose d'Ispahan'<nowiki/> and '<nowiki/>Pompon des Princes'<nowiki/>, is a clear pink, half-open kind of Damask rose, a type of garden rose introduced from Asia to Europe during the crusading 13th century.
Description
left|thumb|180x180px|Rosa 'Ispahan' flowering on Rosenhang Karben (Germany)
The double flowers are big, reaching a diameter of , and have a strong, sweet fragrance. They appear in great numbers in clusters that can hold up to 15 flowers, The cultivar tolerates half shade, poor soils and is well suited for harsher climates. It can be grown in containers, solitary, in groups or as hedges.
History
Its origin is unclear – it was introduced in the UK by the garden designer Norah Lindsay (1873–1948), but was probably developed in the early 19th century – probably in Persia.
The cultivar is still popular. David Austin still recommends it highly as free flowering, among the first Old Roses to start blooming and the last to continue, and for its fine Damask fragrance. Peter Beales counts it as one of his favourite Damask roses,
References
External links
- Peaceful Habitations Rose Gardens