Rosa 'Pascali'


Rosa 'Pascali',, is a white hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by Louis Lens in Belgium in 1963. It was created from a hybridization of Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth' and Rosa 'White Butterfly'. 'Pascali' has won numerous awards, including the Portland Gold Medal in 1967, the All-America Rose Selections award in 1969, and induction into the Rose Hall of Fame as "World's Favourite Rose" in 1991.

Description

'Pascali' is a tall, upright shrub, 4 to 7 ft in height with a 3 to 4 ft spread. Blooms are large, 4—5 in in diameter, high-centered in form with tough petals. Flowers are slow to open, and are borne singly on long stems, which makes them an excellent exhibition and cutting rose. The flowers are a clear white with an ivory reverse. The rose has a mild, sweet fragrance and large, dark green foliage. 'Pascali' blooms in flushes throughout its growing season. The plant does well in USDA zone 7 and warmer.

Child plants

'Pascali' was used to hybridize the following plants:Rosa 'Dr. Darley',

Awards