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Native alternative(s) for Rosa 'Ispahan':
Lindera benzoin Lindera benzoin
Rhododendron periclymenoides Rhododendron periclymenoides
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Rosa 'Felicite Parmentier Alba' Pale pink rose among its leaves.
Rosa 'Great Maiden's Blush'
Rosa 'Hermosa' Pink fully double hybrid rose
Rosa 'Ispahan' has some common insect problems:
Pests of Rose
Rosa 'Ispahan' has some other problems:
White-Tailed Deer

Ispahan Rosa 'Ispahan'

Phonetic Spelling
RO-zuh
Description

'Ispahan' is a David Austin old Damask rose in the rose family (Rosaceae) and was introduced in 1832. The cultivar name 'Ispahan' is after the city Isfahan in Iran where it was discovered growing.  It has also been known as 'Rose d'Ispahan' and 'Pompon des Princes'.  

This vigorous shrub can grow 4-8 feet high and 3-5 feet wide. It is tolerant of most well-drained soils in full sun but will tolerate light shade. It is also fairly disease-resistant and is cold-tolerant to zone 4. The stems have a few large prickles. Prune after flowering is over. Prune out diseases, damaged or crossed canes anytime. Mulch will help retain moisture.

'Ispahan' produces very full old-fashioned pink flowers with dark pink centers in clusters that are deeply fragrant with no repeat blooming. It has a long bloom period of  6 weeks. The compound leaves are an attractive gray-green.

Use this shrub as a specimen, in mixed borders, as a hedge, in a cutting garden or even in a pot.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Roses are susceptible to black spot, mildew and rust. See pests of roses to the left.

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Tags:
#hardy#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#pink flowers#summer flowers#double flowers#rose shrub#poor soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#hardy#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#pink flowers#summer flowers#double flowers#rose shrub#poor soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Rose
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Arching
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Medium
    Appendage:
    Prickles
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Dry
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Dome
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    3-6 inches
    Flower Description:
    2-3.5 inch rich pink double flowers with 17-25 petals that bloom in summer only. Very fragrant.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Attractive compound gray-green leaves
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Cross Section:
    Round
    Stem Description:
    Green stems with a few prickles.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Slope/Bank
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Hedge
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Poor Soil