This popular exhibition rose has large flowers that open from fat buds and are usually borne singly on long stout stems. The long petals are white on the reverse and pink inside, often with dark pink edges. In hot weather they change to pearly pink and may fade to white. At their best, the flowers are high centered but can have split centers and, less frequently, sunken centers, concerns of exhibitors. The bushes are upright with large healthy matte medium-green leaves. Generally considered disease resistant, ‘Moonstone’ can have rust problems. It prefers dry weather because rain damages its blooms, and is good for beds, borders, and cut flowers.
Type: Hybrid Tea
Origin: Carruth, US, 1998
Parentage: Crystalline x Lynn Andersen
Color: White, or white with pink
Flower Size :4.75- 5.5″
Petal Count: Full (17-25 petals)
Scent: Mild; spice, tea
Flowering: Repeats in series of flushes
Plant Size: 4.9’ H x 3.3’ W
Hardiness: Zone 6
ARS Score: 8.3
