SMITH PARISH Yellow Heirloom Rose Rosa Chinensis Live Plant Bermuda Mystery White Own Root Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emerald R

This rose was found growing the Smith Parish area of the island Bermuda. At first glance, it is easy to overlook this rose. The blooms are small, less than 3" across and white with a buttery yellow center. The color is unstable and will from time to time exhibit a red stripe or two running the bloom. This 'Plain Jane' rose plant blooms with abundance and on such a beautiful plant that it grows on you. Foliage is a pale green and grows densely. Blooms have doubled rows of petals and are faintly scented, but burst out all over the plants in the early spring.

It comes into the heaviest bloom spring and fall and then doesn't seem at all 'plain'. There is much to be said for its clean classic lines, easy care and reliability in the landscape. This rose takes very little effort, is resistant to common rose problems and self curing. Buds are small tea miniatures and have a greenish yellow tinge; the occasional fully pink bloom will emerge, but cannot be isolated due to genetic instability.