China
Prior to 1837 Thomas Rivers called this rose "changeable as the
chameleon." The full, very shapely flowers open with crimson outer
petals and neat pink centers, then darken to solid crimson. The heat of
the sun speeds the process: what appears to be a bicolor hedge in
spring and fall will be all red roses in midsummer. The neat, erect
bush and constant bloom help make this one of our most popular
varieties.
3 to 5 feet Z7-9 R Fr rb
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