St. Cecilia Cecilia, AUSmit), shrub moon, grown by David Austin, introduced in 1987.
The flowers of Santa Cecilia are light apricot in their initial bloom, and as the flowers bloom, they eventually approach white (The Enchanting English Rose). The décor is light pink, light pearl pink, or light cream. Depending on the temperature and the degree of opening, the color of the flower varies. The cup-shaped flower, with its swirling flower center contrasts with the flat outer petals, resembling a peony. Large flowers, flower diameter of more than 10cm. It has an myrrh aroma mixed with lemon and almond scents, and it opens with a single branch and repeats the flowering in many seasons.
The plant is erect, 90 cm-180 cm tall and 75-90 cm amplitude.
Cold tolerance: USDA 4b-10b.
(Source: The Enchanting English Rose, https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.2441)
Santa Cecilia is a variety that was accidentally obtained due to the wrong shipment. It grows fast, grows upright, and the leaves are hypertrophied and shiny. The flowers are large and have a very long flowering period, and can remain in full bloom for more than 10 days. Due to the long peduncle and long flowering period, it is a good choice for cutting flowers.
The colors of St. Cecilia are a pleasant surprise.
The buds are yellow and pinkish, and the flowers are pale pink after opening, with a slight yellowish hue on the outer petals.
At the end of April, after the temperature rises, it can be seen that the buds are still yellow with pink, and the outer petals are light apricot with pink when the flowers first bloom, and as the flowers open, the inner layer of pink is gradually revealed.
After blooming, the outer petals become lighter in color, leaving only a little yellow on the edges. The flowers are soft pale pink overall.
It seems that Saint Cecilia is not widely known, but she is a very good variety, with large flowers, long flowering periods, and is not susceptible to pests and diseases.