Mrs Cornwallis-West rose
Rosa 'Mrs Cornwallis-West'
Gold Medal
USDA zones5 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White, near white & white blend
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mrs Cornwallis-West' rose (Rosa 'Mrs Cornwallis-West') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and loamy or clay soil. White flowers appear from early to late summer and have a sweet fragrance. Bees visit the blooms. The source says it was introduced in 1911, so you can enjoy a long-loved rose.
Pairs well with Coral Charm peony, Little bluestem, and Queen of Night tulip.