A hybrid of the great southern rose R. banksiae lutescens and the rose Tom Thumb this rose, also known as The Pearl repeats.  The reputation of this rose is it makes a great rose for the one you want growing over a shed or other typical rambler duties.   The rabbits ate our plant the first year so thus far it's only grown to the 6-7 foot range for us the second. (Update-it's now 3 growing seasons old and is passing the 12 ft. mark in all directions.  Wonderfully prolific with bushy, well leafed canes. Given that the banksiae varieties live for decades, growing the whole time I wouldn't be surprised to see slow progressive growth out of this plant for many years to come.

The foliage is leathery - dainty and very pretty!  It seems to be well branched.  Blooms are purest white, delicate in appearance and Fragrant.  Born in increasing clusters as the plant gets older they eventually become clusters of 40 - 50 blooms.

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