Delicate, small, soft pink sweetheart buds and 2" blooms (petals 18+) on a vigorous nearly thornless rambler that can be grown as a large shrub. The roses have a slight pepper/spice fragrance. This rose is an old fashioned rose found all over the San Francisco Bay area along with Bloomfield Abundance they are among the most carefree roses with beautiful foliage as well as flowers. They will more than likely outlast you and will be there for many many years with little care. You can shape them how ever you like or let them ramble. (We grow over 150 roses here and this type is a one of a kind and top seller that will make you very proud). They are very elegant yet carefree. This old fashioned, elegant, hardy and healthy rose is a delight in every way! A cluster, spray of China small pink Hybrid -Tea type blooms, which flower in profusion over a vigorous plant. Similar to Bloomfield Abundance, it is long lasting, has long stems, is very elegant and has beautiful cut flowers. It is easy to manage. Charming flowers with a nice fragrance from mid spring till late fall. Pest free and disease free variety. You will receive a bare-rooted plant- pot and soil not provided. Organically grown in CA, USA. Helpmefind.com describes it as such: Bred by Marie aka Veuve (vve, widow) Ducher (1834-1881) (France, before 1880). Introduced in Australia by C. F. Newman and Sons - Adelaide in 1894 as 'Cecile Brunner'. Polyantha. Pink, light pink edges, yellow undertones. Moderate, apple fragrance. 30 petals. Average diameter 2.5". Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Short, thornless (or almost), well-branched. Light green foliage. Height: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm). Width: 2' (60cm). USDA zone 5b through 10b. Shade tolerant. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. Disclaimer: Please note that we cannot be responsible for your results. If you receive them damaged, please let us know. We have no control over its environment or care. We grow the plants ourselves and always use a high-quality, well-lit, and well-drained planting medium for planting. Place the plants in a bright location outside, but not in direct sunlight. You may have damage to the leaves during shipping - this is normal and only cosmetic - new leaves will grow quickly with proper care. We do our best to package your plant with care to cause minimal or hopefully no damage to its leaves damage it, but it happens. It is important to read all the information about this plant to understand the approximate size. Some varieties of roses are susceptible to black spot or mildew, and some are not. This is mainly cosmetic, and once the rose is planted and goes through a short term of transplant shock, the plant will recover and sprout out new, fresh leaves, provided the plant is treated with care. WE DELIVER WITHOUT POTS, bare root, wrapped in wet padding, and placed in a plastic bag, ensuring the roots arrive wet and vibrant. We send receiving and planting instructions with every order. There is always some stress from traveling, but plants are very hardy. If your plant arrives with serious problems, you MUST notify us immediately (no more than 24 hours from receipt and provide photographs. Please treat it like a puppy in a box. Returns exchanges not accepted