Scientific name: Rosa x odorata ‘Mutabilis’
Synonym: Rosa chinensis ‘Mutabilis’ , Rosa ‘Mutabilis’ , Rosa ‘Tipo Ideale’
Family: ROSACEAE
Common names: “China rose” “tea rose”
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Conditions:
Zone: 6-9
Light: Full sun best, can take part shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile humus rich soil
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 3-6′ W 2-5′
Leaf and Stem shape: Open, lax growth, with purplish young foliage and almost thornless stems
Flower: Single flowers open buff-yellow, ageing to pink and crimson
Pruning: No hard pruning required, take out 1 or 2 of the older stems in winter, can do a second pruning in spring
Maintenance: Medium, deadhead for extended period in bloom, stop in late august
Landscape use: Flower beds and borders, cut flowers, hedging and screens
Propagate: By cuttings
Pests & Disease: More disease resistant than most roses
Comments: ~AGM winner , old garden rose species, “the only rose you need”
