This rose is very interesting for a few reasons. It has been created from one parent rose that was the result of the cross between Yellow cushions X Aloha. This was the same cross of which Abraham Darby was created. So this parent got crossed with Graham Thomas and the result was Sonia Rykiel.
It is an arching tall shrub which can reach 120X150 cm or 4X5 feet. The flowers are very old fashioned and pink. Cupped at first, opening into almost flat rosettes. They are heavily fragrant with old rose, raspberry and even banana components. Reblooming all summer long and with good health this Sonia Rykiel is still a very popular member of the Generosa collection. Zone 6b to 9b. She's extremely beautiful in combination with blue and purple perennials.
A good substitute for many canceled DA roses.
Highly recommended
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