A delicate vintage bloom from the masterful Geschwind: soft blush petals open in graceful clusters, offering an airy elegance that recalls dawn’s first light over dewy leaves. Hardy, refined, and quietly charismatic.
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USDA Hardiness Zone: Approx. 4–8 (given Geschwind’s breeding focus on cold‑hardiness)
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Mature Size: ~6–10 ft tall; ~4–6 ft wide (vigorous but manageable shrub habit)
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Bloom & Form: Light pink, semi‑double to double clusters; open‑faced charm with a graceful old‑rose silhouette
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Fragrance: Mild, subtle—in this rose the visual poetry holds centre stage
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Garden Use: Ideal for romantic shrub borders, mixed old‑rose beds, or a collector’s map of hardy heritage roses
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Special Notes: Introduced in 1887 by Rudolf Geschwind; part of his Northern‑climate resilient rose lineage, suited for collectors of hardy, historic cultivars