'Leda,' also known as the 'Painted Damask,' is an old Damask rose introduced in the United Kingdom before 1827. This compact shrub grows to about 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, with downy grey-green foliage. Its fully double, blush-white blooms are edged with crimson and emit a strong Old Rose fragrance. Flowering occurs primarily in early summer, with occasional repeat blooms later in the season. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, 'Leda' demonstrates good disease resistance and is a classic choice for traditional rose gardens.
Rose Profile
Leda
Color: White/Cream
Class: Damask, Shrub
Introduced: 1827
Best Zones: 4B-9B
Bloom Form: Rosette / Quartered
'Leda,' also known as the 'Painted Damask,' is an old Damask rose introduced in the United Kingdom before 1827. This compact shrub grows to about 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3…
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Damask, Shrub
White/Cream
yes
Compact
- Registered Name
- Painted Damask
- Breeder
- Unknown (English breeder)
- Seller
- High Country Roses, Hortico, Rogue Valley Roses, Heirloom Roses
- Introduced
- 1827
- Best Zones
- 4B-9B
Bloom Style
How It Shows Up in the Garden
- Bloom Form
- Rosette / Quartered
- Fragrance
- yes
- Growth Habit
- Compact
Garden Fit
Where It Is Most Comfortable
- Light
- Full Sun
- Rose Class
- Damask, Shrub
- Color Family
- White/Cream
Background
Breeding and Source Notes
- Registered Name
- Painted Damask
- Seller Signals
- High Country Roses, Hortico, Rogue Valley Roses
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
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| High Country Roses | Leda | Out of stock |
Discount Code
20% • ROSEGEEK
ARS Offer
15% • Online code is in your membership book.
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Out of Stock |
| Hortico | White Leda | — | — | Visit Seller |
| Rogue Valley Roses | Leda | $26.95 |
ARS Offer
10% • Only available with phone orders.
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Out of Stock |
| Heirloom Roses | Default Title | $53.00 |
Discount Code
20% • ROSELADY26
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'Leda,' also known as the 'Painted Damask,' is an old Damask rose introduced in the United Kingdom before 1827. This compact shrub grows to about 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, with downy grey-green foliage. Its fully double, blush-white blooms are edged with crimson and emit a strong Old Rose fragrance. Flowering occurs primarily in early summer, with occasional repeat blooms later in the season. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, 'Leda' demonstrates good disease resistance and is a classic choice for traditional rose gardens.
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