Nearly
Wild
Shrub
Origin -
Brownwell, 1941
Parentage
- 'Dr. W. Van Fleet' x 'Leuchstern'
Color - Bright pink with white centers/yellow
stamens
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Strong
Size - 2' - 3' h. x 2' - 3' w.
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good/Fair
Hardiness - Zone 5
Nearly
Wild probably gets its name from the fact that it closely resembles
a species rose. The blooms do look like a wild rose but that is where
the comparison ends. This is an extremely beautiful and useful rose
for the home landscape. It makes a neat compact plant about 3 feet
high x 2 feet wide. It would work well as a low hedge or as a container
plant.
The flowers
consist of five petals and are bright pink with white centers and
yellow stamens. The best thing about Nearly Wild is that
it is almost constantly in bloom. It has shown quite a bit of dieback
in my garden and this must be cut out to keep the rose looking good
(I have often used my hedge trimmers to shear it back). Blackspot
and powdery mildew can also be a nuisance. Those disadvantages aside,
it is a wonderful specimen to use in the garden.
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