What is an Alba rose?
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An Alba rose is one of the oldest of roses. It has gray-green leaves that are soft and droop.It is a vigorous rose and resists pests and diseases the best of all the old roses. The flowers appear in a single flush and are usually pink or white. This rose group also withstands planting in the semi shade and colder sites better than others.
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