Though it is usually classed as a China or a Tea-China hybrid, this rose has all the delicacy of the a tea rose. A low grower to 60cm, with purplish young growth and creamy white flowers, pink tinged in bud, opening semi-double, nodding, with a delicate tea scent. White is a rare colour in Chinas. Raised by Jean Béluze of Lyon in 1841, and introduced in England by Paul in 1848. Photographed in the garden of Laura Mercer Bermuda.