Long, pointed, ovoid buds open to high centered flowers with reflexed petals. The full flowers are carried singly on long stems and are up to 6″ across. The imbricated petals are near white shaded with light pink and highlighted by a pink blush on the back edges. The very vigorous bushes are upright, prickly, and have crimson new growth and large, healthy, semi-glossy, dark green leaves. Plants are considered very disease resistant and the flowers are popular for cutting and exhibition. A sport, ‘Fountain Square’, has all white petals with no pink, but otherwise has all the qualities of ‘Pristine’.
Type: Hybrid Tea
Origin: Warriner, US, 1978
Parentage: ‘White Masterpiece’ x ‘First Prize’
Flower Size: 6.3
Petal Count: 25-30
Scent: None to moderate
Flowering: Repeats well
Plant Size: 42-48″ H x 24-30″ W
Hardiness: Zones 7-9
ARS Rating: 8.2
Awards:
Edland FA 1979
Portland GM 1979
Karen Meyers