The blooms are flat, initially rich dark pink, paling with age. The fragrance is attractively of tea. This rambler was one of Gertrude Jeckyll's favourites. When making L'Haye des Roses , director Gravereaux appreciated Thalia's delights, planting her strategically through the Roseraie. Flowering later than the others, Thalia has huge clusters of pure white double blooms that are very fragrant.
Foliage is fresh green and healthy.
Growth is vigorous but manageable. These appear to be the only Schmitt roses available today. They are typically tough ramblers, appearing to grow without much attention, impervious to pest or disease. Time has not overtaken them. Copyright Lloyd Chapman Trinity Farm, Otaki September 1999 More pictures of Old Roses from Trinity Farm in the Garden Gallery.