Penelope dark pink rugosa and the popular old

rugosa and the popular old Hybrid Perpetual

is a very thick

more importantly

This thornless rose grows like the Bourbons but bears Gallica-like flat blooms of a muted cerise lilac

It has very few thorns which adds to its softness

Penelope dark pink rugosa and the popular old1924 5 to 5 feet Massive clusters of large, pale pink, semi double flowers fading to peaches and cream adorn this chunky shrub during the growing seasons. Fat, orange pink hips weigh down the bush in fall and winter. 'Penelope' is an excellent choice for hedging as the bush is dense with beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers and will mature quickly.