Rosa 'Mutabilis'/China Rose

Light yellow rose fading to rosy-pink
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Light yellow rose fading to rosy-pink	Large specimen plant growing in the New Orleans Botanical Garden	Several colors of flowers indicating different ages of the flowers
Flowers and dense foliage	Large, single flowers


Scientific Name:	Rosa 'Mutabilis'
Common Name:	China Rose
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Hardiness Zone:	6, 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower color:	White, Pink
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained
Rate of Growth:	Fast
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Medium
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	This large growing China shrub produces single flowers in several colors from off white to shades of pink, yellow and orange. It has been grown since 1894 and is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions that other roses may not tolerate. It has good tolerance to most rose pests.