Alba Semi-Plena (Shrub Rose)

(Alba) Semi-double, sweetly scented, pure white flowers with pronounced anthers borne on an upright but graceful bush. With matt, grey-green leaves and good autumnal fruit this underrated form of ‘Rosa x alba’ derserves more attention, especially as an informal hedge or a lax shrub in the wilder garden or group planting in woodland. Tolerant of poor soils and shade. Of unknown origin dating 16th century or earlier.