Marie Pavie
Polyantha; Alphonse Alégatière, 1888

This lovely 1888 Polyantha Rose is notable for the strong, sweet scent of its blush-white flowers, an unusual bonus in this predominately scentless class. Polyanthas aren't technically considered Old Garden Roses, but I have included them with the OGRs, rather than the Shrub Roses, because they tend to blend is so well with the true OGRs.

'Marie Pavie' is a dense, compact little bush that supposedly rarely exceeds 2 feet in height or width, although mine is a sturdy 3-footer. The glossy, dark green foliage sets off the soft-colored flowers exceptionally well.Each flower starts as a rather charming, flesh-colored bud that scrolls open to a loosely double 2 inch cup. These flowers come in clusters of dozens at a time, completely covering the plant as they expand. As with most other roses in its class, 'Marie Pavie' blooms almost continually from early summer until frost. It is a healthy, hardy plant, well-adapted to any sunny garden spot requiring a compact plant with near-white flowers. Zone 4 or 5 and higher.

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