gruss an aachen hot

gruss an aachen is named for the town in germany where charlemagne held court. he is a vigorous, compact, bushy, rounded shrub which typically grows 2′ tall with a slightly larger spread. his clusters of fragrant, double, 3” flowers open in a delightful, salmon-pink color and then mature to creamy white. he will bloom in may with good repeat blooms throughout the summer. with gruss an aachen, you can expect small, dark green foliage and minimal thorns.

• type: shrub

• color: light pink

• fragrance: moderately fragrant

• hardiness zone: 5 – 10

• size: 3′ x 3′

• rebloom: continual blooming

• bloom type: double

• year: 1909