Need help identifying this rose
I need your help identifying this rose I purchased as a body bag from Home Depot (Mea Nursery) as “Crystal Ball”. Yes, it is pink but I think it has enough unique qualities that putting a true name to it may be possible. The medium to deep pink blooms start out as globular buds and open to cupped rosettes that consistently have a button eye. The back petals reflex some while the others face forward. The blooms have a strong old rose fragrance. It has repeated quite well, especially for a new rose. The foliage is semi-glossy to glossy
and the stems are very prickly. The growth habit has been upright so far.
I called Mea and, as expected, was told that Crystal Ball was the name of the rose but know they are notorious for renaming roses. I can’t find any information on any rose called “Crystal Ball” either.
I really like this rose but would like to put a name to it so I can know what it’s potential size and growth habit are and plan where to put it in the garden.
Spring bloom
Bloom in our 90 degree heat
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