elegant buds open to large airy clusters of 10-25 flowers with Hybrid Tea form. Each flower has pink petals with yellow undertones and lighter pink edges but fade in the sun. The flowers are usually reflexed and sometimes have a button eye. The vigorous bushes are well branched, almost thornless, and carry light green leaves. They tolerate some shade and are very disease resistant. Three sports are available: White Cecile Brunner, Climbing Cecile Brunner, and ‘Spray Cecile Brunner’.
Type: Polyantha
Origin: Ducher, France, 1881
Parentage: Unnamed Polyantha x ‘Mme de Tartras’
Flower Size: 2”
Petal Count: 17-25
Scent: Medium, apple
Flowering:Continuous
Plant Size: 2-4’ H x 2’ W
Hardiness: Zones 6-10
ARS Rating: 8.5
Karen Meyers