Ehon no Bara

Ehon no Bara Rose (Semi-Climbing Shrub Rose)A semi-climbing shrub rose cultivar bred by Shintaro Sakano from Sakano Garden in Japan, released in 2021. Its Japanese name is 絵本のばら，and the Chinese common name is “Huiben de Meigui” (Picture Book Rose). Detailed Description: Category: Semi-Climbing Shrub Rose (a transitional type between climbing roses and shrub roses, adaptable to both growth forms) Plant Traits: Mature plants can reach over 200cm in height. It is a robust semi-climbing shrub with vigorous vitality, few thorns, and above-average disease resistance. It does not grow excessively large and performs well in heat tolerance but is relatively sensitive to heavy rain. Flower Size: Each bloom has a diameter of 8-10cm, belonging to medium-to-large flower size. Flower Color & Form: The flowers are cream-pink with deep rose-pink outer petals. It features a classic old-fashioned bloom form that is full and lush. The petal structure and overall shape reflect the elegance of traditional rose varieties. Fragrance: Emits a mixed fragrance of old rose and myrrh—a complex scent with herbal and warm spicy notes. Flowering & Pruning: It blooms all over the plant even when pruned as a shrub. The growth form is flexible, suitable for both climbing cultivation and shrub pruning.