Pink Grootendorst

Our first "Pink Grootendorst" bud in the garden by the pole barn

June 2000

The first cluster of roses

June 2000

Pink Grootendorst

Breeder: de Goey

Parentage: Sport of
F. J. Grootendorst

Introduction: 1923

Class: Hybrid Rugosa

Color: Pink

Scent: None

Size: 4 to 6 feet tall x
3.5 feet wide

Zone: Hardy

In the spring of 2000, Pink Grootendorst was planted on the east side of the pole barn. We're anxious to see how this rose, and its parent, F. J. Grootendorst perform. From what I've read, folks either love or hate these roses. Perhaps the roses' lack of scent discourages some. I didn't buy these two roses for fragrance-- I'm looking for super hardy roses that will shake off disease and look fresh all summer.
This vigorous, spreading plant bears pink roses with petals that look like they've been trimmed with pinking shears. The foliage is somewhat rugose. Its habit is identical to its parent plant except for the more feminine color of its blossoms.

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