Rosa ‘The Prioress’ (S)
Description:
Bred by David C.H. Austin in 1969 and considered to be one of the first English Roses he introduced when he formed his nursery in 1970. Cup shaped blooms, blush to white borne singly and several together, perpetual blooming. Moderately fragrant, free growing and very hardy. It has been said that David Austin considered it inferior and recommended it to collectors only.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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