Purezza rose
Rose Purezza, named after the Italian word for “purity,” was created in 1960 by Quinto Mansuino (1889-1981), a breeder from Sanremo. It is undoubtedly the finest hybrid among the existing Banksia rose hybrids. Retaining all the virtues of Banksia Rose, such as long, flexible thorny-free branches, Purezza Rose reblooms in autumn. Its foliage is dense, darker, and glossier, displaying excellent health. The flowers are double, pure white, twice the size of their ancestor. This climbing can reach a height of 6 meters in a short period. Planting this rose is ideal for covering pergolas, arches, concealing unsightly walls, old barns, or dried trees.
Rose Description:
Variety Name: Purezza
Synonyms: R. banksiae ‘Purezza’; Banksia ‘The Purezza’; The Pearl ™ (rambler, Mansuino, 1960)
Group: Modern Garden Roses
Class: Climbing Large-flowered Roses
Hybrid: Banksia Hybrid
Breeder: Quinto Mansuino (Italy)
Year of Creation: 1960
Form: Climbing rose, requires support
Height: 5.5 meters
Flowering: Repeat bloomer
Fragrance: Strong violet fragrance
Color: Pure white
Flower Diameter: 4 cm, blooms in clusters of 39-50 flowers
Flower Type: Semi-double, gathered in clusters
Leaf Size and Color: Dense, dark green leaves, stalked, elliptical-ovate or lanceolate-oblong, leathery, shiny, pointed at the top
Hardiness: Requires protection in case of cold winter
USDA Zones: Zone 6 and warmer
Ideal for: Ideal for arches, pergolas, and walls
Awards: 1960 Rome, Gold Medal
