Origin:  Introduced (Prior to 1848)
Family:  Rosaceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  4-15'
Spacing:  8'
Blooms:  Showy, very fragrant, clusters, small,  tea-rose, ivory-white with yellow tinge, full, camillia-like,  late Spring-frost, on old wood
Foliage:  Deciduous, gray-green glossy, ovate, finely serrated
Soil:  Well-drained
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Landscape, potpourri, trellis, arbor, groundcover, Summer and Fall interest
Propagation:  Softwood cuttings, layering
Insects/Disease:  Black spots, rust and mildew resistant

Comments:  Rosa 'Madame Legras de St. Germain' or Nearly Thornless Alba Rose is a old tall, tough shrub rose with long, lax, graceful canes.  It was introduced prior to 1848.  In late Spring or early Summer, Rosa 'Madama Legras de St. Germain' produces abundant fragrant, full, ivory-white flowers with yellow tinge.  the Camillia-like flowers appear on old wood.  The dried flowers make great potpourris.  Alba Rose has deciduous, gray-green, finely serrated leaves.  It is easily propagated from softwood cuttings or simple or tip layering.  Rosa 'Madame Legras de St. Germain' thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny environment.  Prune after flowering to promote new growth next season.  Its long thornless canes can be trained to climb on a trellis or arbor.  It can also be trained to be a rambler.  Alba Rose is safe to grow near children or foot traffic since it is nearly thornless.  It makes an exquisite groundcover.  Grow this ancient Alba rose near a window to enjoy the lovely fragrance and beautiful flowers.  The arching canes laden with many blossoms are a sight to behold.  Rosa 'Madame Legras de St. Germain' is indeed a charmer in the Summer and Fall landscape.

USDA Zones:  3-9