Shrub Rose Peace

Also known as Mme A. Meilland, after the father and son propagators’ deceased wife and mother, Rosa Peace received its better-known name on the liberation of France after World War II. It’s a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous, repeat-flowering, hybrid tea or large-flowered shrub rose with a tall, branching habit. The generous foliage is divided into slightly serrated, ovate leaflets, and is a deep, glossy green. From midsummer to late autumn, tall, elegant yellow and crimson buds open to large, high-centred, fully double flowers which are a beautiful soft yellow with pink edges to the petals; they stand up to rain well, and make excellent cut flowers. The scent is light-to-medium in strength, and sweet rather than tea-scented.  Shrub rose Peace is a tough, healthy, deservedly popular rose.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moisture-retentive, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun; tolerates partial shade
Season of interest: Midsummer to autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height:  4’ (1.2m)  Spread: 3’6” (1.2m) in 2-5 years, sometimes larger