Ganges Mist

Ganges Mist, Viru and Girija Viraraghavan 2005

R. Clinophylla Hybrid 

Seed: Alliance (H. Tea Meilland) 

Pollen: Arthur Bell X Little Darling X (R. Clinophylla X R. Bractaeta)

As you can see in it's parentage this is an extraordinary rose and a victory for Viru and Girija Viraraghavan. 

Ganges Mist has white or white blend, semi double flat blooms. They proudly show their yellow stamen. The flowers stand in small clusters. Occasionally repeats later in the season. Sweet moderate fragrance

Quite vigorous growth up to 150 cm or 6 feet. Zone 6b to 10b. Healthy and heat tolerant 

This was the first R. Clinophylla Hybrid created by Viru and he named it to honor the Ganges, the sacred river for millions of Indian people.