Description
Rosa x odorata ‘Mutabilis – R. chinensis ‘Mutabilis’ – R. ‘Mutabilis’ – R. ‘Tipo Ideale’ – This shrubby or climbing China rose is a cross between R. chinensis and R. gigantea and grows 4-10′ feet tall and 3-6′ feet wide. From prickly canes, it carries glossy dark green leaves consisting of 3-5 narrowly ovate leaflets, up to 2 ½” long flushed with purple. From summer to autumn, it bears cupped, single flowers, that are 2 1/2″ across which change from light yellow to copper-pink and then to deep pink.
Zones 7-9
