China rose. Bushy in growth with slender arching stems, growing 15-18' tall, this fine shrub exhibits purple or coppery-tinged leaflets when young and single fragrant flowers. Blossoms are 2-3” across and shaped like a shallow cup. Flowers open in yellow with an orange back, then move through a spectrum of coppery salmon-pink and are a warm pink when the petals finally drop. All color phases are present at one time. Tolerant of many soil types, but does need full sun. Hardy to 0F. Western China.
