Maiden's Blush is a hybrid shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) by an unknown breeder in the 1500s. It was introduced in Australia in 1843 as 'Maiden's Blush'. Parentage is uncertain. This is a vigorous old-time shrub rose that grows 5-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide. Plant in full sun to part shade where the fragrance can be enjoyed. Prune after flowering is finished. Tolerant of a wide range of soils but needs regular fertilization. The fragrant white-pink blend double flowers are 2-4 inches wide with more than 40 petals. The canes are nearly prickle-free and the foliage is glossy gray-green. Use this shrub in the border or as a hedge in a cottage, English or cutting garden. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Good disease resistance. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses. VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Rosa .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheRosa 'Belle Poitevine'Rosa 'Madame Hardy'Syringa oblata