Alba Semi-Plena
SKU: 1262
Garden Rose ‘Alba Semi-plena’ – Fragrant Historic White Rose with Natural Elegance
‘Alba Semi-plena’ is a timeless historic Alba rose, first recorded before 1623. This graceful rose produces large, semi-double white flowers with prominent golden stamens, arranged in small clusters. Blooming once per season in late spring or early summer, it emits a powerful, sweet fragrance that attracts bees, butterflies, and garden admirers alike.
Its arching growth habit and silvery grey-green foliage give ‘Alba Semi-plena’ a romantic, wild charm. Low-maintenance and robust, this rose is a true classic for any natural or cottage-style garden.
Features:
🌸 Color: Pure white with yellow stamens
🌹 Bloom form: Large, semi-double (11–22 petals), small clusters
🕰️ Blooming: Once-blooming in spring to early summer
🌿 Foliage: Medium, grey-green
📏 Height: 185 – 300 cm (6' – 9'10") | Width: 120 – 150 cm (4' – 5')
🌱 Growth habit: Arching, graceful
Best Uses:
Perfect for natural borders, historical rose collections, wildlife gardens, or trained along a wall or fence, ‘Alba Semi-plena’ adds both visual beauty and intoxicating scent to the garden.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Old nostalgic roses |
| Heigth | 150-200 cm |
| Colour | White |
| Flowering period | Once only flowering |
| Fragrance | Fragrant |
