The Northanger Abbey rose is a soft pink Jan Spek Rozen hybrid tea/cut rose introduced in 2019 as a literary tribute to Jane Austen’s classic novel Northanger Abbey . [1, 2]
Flower Characteristics
- Color: Soft pastel pink on the outer petals that gently transitions to a pale hue, often revealing a delicate green center as the bloom fully opens.
- Shape: Classic, full, cup-shaped, and fully double blossom.
- Size: 8 to 10 cm in diameter.
- Petals: Firm texture composed of roughly 41 to 55 petals per bloom.
- Fragrance: Mild or light fragrance.
- Vase Life: Long-lasting cut flower with a vase life of 12 to 14 days. [1, 2, 3]
Plant Growth & Habit
- Type: Shrub and cut rose variety.
- Height: Compact and upright growth reaching 80 to 100 cm (about 3 to 4 feet) tall.
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with strong, sturdy stems.
- Disease Resistance: High adaptability and strong resistance to common rose diseases.
- Blooming: Multi-season repeat bloomer from late spring through mid-autumn. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
