Wakana Rose Breeder & Launch: Takunori Kimura (Japan), introduced in 2006 Japanese わかな Category: Cut Flower Rose Plant Characteristics: Upright shrub with a mature height of 120-160 cm; blooms repeatedly in multiple flushes throughout the year, though the flowering prolificacy is moderate; blooms open slowly in low temperatures and rapidly in high temperatures Flower Dimensions: 6-8 cm in diameter with approximately 40-50 petals per flower Flower Color: Uniquely hued blooms, typically presenting light green or creamy white with occasional pale pink tinges on the petal edges Flower Form: Classic bun-shaped blooms with layered petals and ruffled edges; the delicate texture is sometimes described as being as exquisite as “fringed yellow silk” Fragrance: Faint, mild aroma that delivers a fresh and refreshing sensory experience Vase Life: Long individual bloom life – up to 2-3 weeks as a cut flower in a vase