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Class:  Alba
Color: Light Pink
Form:  Double
Height:  Tall 4-5 feet
Bloom Season: Spring/Summer
Fragrance:  Very Fragrant
Introduced: <1848
Hardiness:  Zone 3 (-30° - 40° F)
Stock Status:  Not Available
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Graham Stewart Thomas lists Celestial as one of the classics of the 1800's rose garden.  Not only does Celestial have outstanding form in bud, but the very fragrant pink flower also offer good form when fully open.  Celestial has good disease foliage and excellent winter hardiness.  It looks good even when not in bloom.   Celestial is a classic.

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