Francis E. Lester




The small, single, blush pink flowers with white centre, bloom in large clusters. Strong, clove fragrance. Tall, upright and vigorous growth. Very disease resistant and hardy. Prolific blooming in spring or early summer. Very lovely rambler that produces decorative hips in autumn.

Fragrance
scented
Colour
soft pink
Height
250-400 cm
Group:  Musk Rambler
Year of introduction: 1946
Winner: Lester Rose Gardens
Flowering-period:  June-July
Flowering frequency:  once flowering
Flowering intensity:  prolific
Flowers per stem: in large clusters
Flowershape:  small , single
Fragrance:  fragrant , spicy ,
Growth:  upright , healthy , hardy
Use:  covering of pergolas etc. , decorative hips
Hardiness: resistant to frost
Mildew: hardly any infection or infection only at the end of the growing season, healthiest level of foliage
Black spot :