From Jukka provided link in HMF comments, goggle translated … no idea who author is but reads pretty general in english and classifies as alba based on leaf color reminding author of albas. To me they are v. large dark green “matte leaves’ with texture like well oiled saddle leather.
Alba, doubt it (what a surprise in my Id world) and be first tall hardy one in my garden … blush hip only lives because it crawls well when not supported. Suaveolens (sic) blooms sometimes, pom pom parfait occasionally, Sappho once in awhile and the maiden blushes not seen in years … alba semi plena same story - occasional blooms on lower old cane stubbs (12”).
Might of crossed with alba in Minnesota need to find whats within 50 - 100 feet of bushes centroid a way back in time. Good luck on that.
Swedish name
jungfruros
Family
Rosaceae (rose plants)
Description
Maiden rose (Rosa Alba) ‘Lumo’ can form a two-meter bush in southern Finland, whose large blue-green, matte leaves remind me of maiden roses (Alba group). The stems are red-brown, rather sparsely thorny. The large, flat, slightly multiple, mildly fragrant flowers are soft pink. The flowers are very resistant to rain. Flowering starts in southern Finland at the end of June and lasts about three weeks. Flowering does not repeat in late summer. The pale pink flowers and blue-green foliage complement each other beautifully and the maiden rose-like impression is obvious. In the fall, the foliage turns yellow, and the bush produces a few red spikelets. In general, ‘Lumo’ survives in the southern part of the country without significant winter damage. In Oulu, the stems may be partially frosted, but the bush recovers well from damage and usually blooms in the same summer.
Breeder
Joy, Kahila & Kangaspunta, 2008
Height
1.6-2 m
Flower
Pink, semi-double, mildly scented flowers
Flowering
Flowering begins in southern Finland at the end of June and lasts for about three weeks
Fall color
In autumn the foliage becomes yellow in color
Fruits
Shrub produces a few red spikes
Leaves
Foliage greyish green ( l only see dark green and v large leaves)
Special feature
Flowers withstand rain well
Success zone
I-III
Growing medium
For a deep loamy, fresh, nutrient-rich place to grow
Growing requirements
‘Lumo’ needs deep loamy, nutrient-rich soil with enough water even during dry periods. The rose will be satisfied with less, but then the bush will not develop as lush and the flowering will not be as handsome as in optimal growing conditions. The minimum distance between bushes is recommended in groups of approx1,5 m. In the spring, frosted and dried shoot tips or stems are removed.
Use
The tall and handsome ‘Lumo’ works perfectly as a single bush, even as the centerpiece of the yard. In the park, the ‘Lumo’ planting can be between lower plants and, for example, conifers.
Health
The bush is generally healthy. In some summers, vague symptoms of fungal disease may appear in a bush in a too cramped and windless growing area.
History
‘Lumo’ originates from the open pollination of the Applejack variety from 1993.
… My Cdn suaveolens today July 10, about 12” off ground ( old cane ) - leaves are large, matte and blooms in cluster similiar to lumo.
And 12 inch high hedge of it and alba semi-plena.
Maybe a story in this lumo never to be solved ( suaveolens is about 5-7 years old )
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