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Great Maiden's Blush, Origin: Europe, pre-15th century.
This rose will eventually attain a size of 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide. The foliage is usually disease free, and it is quite winter hardy. Blooms are borne in clusters of 3 to 5, exuding one of the most refined scents of all roses. The bloom period, although occurring only once a year, lasts for up to 6 weeks. 'Great Maiden's Blush' is considered to be one of the finest of all of the European once-blooming rose, and has been a standard in many cottage gardens. It's great heath and carefree demeanor has ensured its popularity for centuries. ARS
merit rating: 9.1
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'Great
Maiden's Blush' is one of the best of the Albas, and is one of the
most well known also. Many a cottage garden has had this rose growing
beside if for decades. It is absoutely charcteristic of the group, with
its graceful habit, soft coloring, long bloom period, and incomparable
fragrance.