Shrub (Ogilvie, COPF Explorer Series, 1994)

A hardy and disease resistant shrub with full pink blooms repeating from June until frost. Forms an upright bush up to 3 feet tall and wide.

This rose is part of the Canadian Explorer series and is named for Raphaël Lambert Closse (1618 – 1662). Closse was a French merchant and explorer known for his work in fighting the Iroquois and exhibiting combat tactics that allowed him to win many fights during his time.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 4

Height: 2-3ft

Width: 2-3ft

Bloom Type: Double (17-25 Petals)

Color: Pink – Medium

Fragrance: No Fragrance