Rosa Mundi is a compact rose which features a profusion of bright striped flowers in the spring. The flowers are fragrant, and this old hardy rose shrugs off most pest problems, making them an easy favorite in the garden.
Latin Name
Rosa gallica var. officinalis 'Versicolor'
Family
Rosaceae
Type of Plant
Roses
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 4'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
History
Rosa Mundi was introduced during the 16th century. It was known in Virginia by 1742, when Peter Collinson sent plants to John Custis of Williamsburg.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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