Perhaps the most famous rose of all, it is revered for its large, shapely blooms, as well as the modern legend of courage and perseverance which finally led to its introduction in 1945, over five years after its hybridizer shipped numerous cuttings to freedom out of war-torn France in 1939. The classic shape means Peace can still be found on the trophy table at rose shows across the country. The blooms have a fruity scent and last well as cut flowers. Peace is a coy damsel and only bestows her blooms when she has established herself. She loves luxury and wants to be pampered.
Peace features thick canes covered with shiny, moderate green foliage.
The bush grows 4 to 5 feet tall with an upright growth pattern. This particular rose does not like to be pruned hard, only lightly trimmed. In recent years, reports have indicated that the specimens now available from our Nurseries and Garden Centers have lost their vigor and great color over the years. But the old bush of Peace you will find in your Grandmother's yard is still a sight to behold. Tall and proud, with the most gorgeous, luminous yellow roses tinged in Spring with deeply frosted pink edges.