Rose Heavenly Pink

The fantastically beautiful and elegant rose ‘Heavenly Pink’ captivates with its extraordinary abundance of large, pyramidal inflorescences, reminiscent of the airy flower heads of panicled hydrangeas. Each inflorescence is perfectly structured, composed of numerous small, semi-double to double rosette-shaped flowers. During peak bloom, the compact bush becomes completely enveloped in soft pink blossoms, so densely that the foliage is almost entirely hidden - fully justifying the evocative name Heavenly Pink clouds. Remarkably healthy, vigorous, and repeat flowering, this rose combines exceptional ornamental value with ease of cultivation.

The flowers are light, soft pink; in cool weather they deepen to a richer pink with a subtle violet tint, while in full sun they fade gracefully to a very pale, almost white-pink. Individual blooms are small, measuring to about 3 - 4 cm (1.2 - 1.6 inches) in diameter, semi-double to double, with 9 - 16 petals, and arranged in neat rosettes. They are produced in lush clusters of dozens of flowers, creating a distinctive airy, cloud-like effect. The fragrance is light, gentle, and pleasant, with delicate musky notes. The blooms are well suited for cutting and for use in floral arrangements.

The first flowering is exceptionally abundant. With proper care, flowering continues in generous, almost uninterrupted waves throughout the season, from June to October. If spent clusters are left unpruned, the plant sets small rose hips, which are highly decorative and especially attractive in winter and Christmas arrangements.

The bush is upright and compact, reaching 100 - 120 cm (3.3 - 3.9 ft) in height and 80 - 100 cm (2.6 - 3.3 ft) in width. Under favorable conditions, it can grow larger, attaining up to 180 cm (5.9 ft) in height and 150 cm (4.9 ft) in width, while maintaining a graceful, fountain-like form. Growth is vigorous, and only sanitary pruning in spring is required. The foliage is medium green and shows good disease resistance.

Winter hardiness is good, with the variety suitable for USDA zones 6b - 9b. In northern regions, it overwinters more reliably with protective covering.

‘Heavenly Pink’ prefers nutritious soil. Flowering is most abundant and the bush appears fuller when grown in full sun, though it tolerates partial shade well. In partial shade, the plant develops a lighter, more refined, and airy appearance. It is an excellent choice for the back of flower beds, for hedges, or as a soft structural element in mixed plantings.

This hardy and highly decorative rose is attractive at all stages of growth and is a valuable addition to any garden. It embodies all the classic advantages of musk roses: profuse flowering that conceals the foliage, a well-shaped upright habit, enormous clusters of light, airy blooms, and a subtle musky fragrance. It overwinters well, grows reliably, demonstrates good disease resistance, and offers outstanding versatility and landscape value - qualities that make it a truly exceptional garden rose.

Unfortunately we do not have information about the origin of the name of this rose.

Global Awards:

&emsp- Gold Medal, Madrid Rose Trials, Spain, 1998;

&emsp- First Prize, Bagatelle Rose Trials, France, 1998;

&emsp- Second Prize, Hradec Králové Rose Trials, Czech Republic, 2000;

ORIGIN OF THE VARIETY

Rose variety ‘LENnedi’ / Heavenly Pink’ was bred by Louis Lens in Belgium before 1989 and is result of crossing the Rambling rose ’Seagull’ bred by Maurice Prichard (before 1907) with unnamed rose seedling.

USDA 6