CHERRYGAL HEIRLOOM ROSE was likely planted in my garden by Mr. Boyce who built the house in 1927 and was an avid gardener. It spreads by suckers, like a rugosa rose, but with fewer thorns, no discernible hip production (perhaps the birds are just beating me to them) and only blooms in the spring. The blush pink buds are conical and open to a full pink cup with yellow stamens in the center that gradually lightens to a pale pink, with a light, sweet perfume. This "own-root" rose has a bush habit and measures 4' x 6' when established. It blooms here in North Carolina in May-June timeframe depending on the weather. The emerald foliage is quite resistant to black spot and other problems. The rose itself is extremely hardy. It was growing under a pine tree that I had to have removed. I had them backhoe the roses first into the corner pictured and then take the tree down and pulverize the stump. The following spring, the rose reemerged in the same spot where the tree had been. I have since found volunteers in all corners of that part of my yard, so it spreads rather handily! I have a few volunteers that I would like to offer, each a healthy 12" specimen not yet of budding size. Shipping can occur anytime in spring or fall. They will ship priority mail (please make that selection at checkout) with some soil intact so they will need to be planted upon arrival. Enjoy! [Please note: I cannot ship live plants, pips or bulbs to California, Alaska or Hawaii. Sorry.]
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