Multiflora Rose

Rosa multiflora

This is one of those little grocery store roses that are so lovely but never seem to last very long. I bought this one last fall, but by February had given it up for dead, so I put it outside for later disposal and forgot about it. After a few months in the rain, to my great surprise, it came alive and has enjoyed a happy summer on the patio.

It really took off in the Spring and was beautiful all summer.

The bud.

This plant bloomed throughout the summer. The flowers turn almost completely white before fading away.