Bred by Beauregard in 1838 as a cross between Park's Yellow tea scented China X Desprez although that last parent appeared only in catalogs as of 1941.
I call Safrano my "little rascal" in a loving way. It's a delightful rose and I couldn't be without it. It makes a rounded, broad shrub of 150X100 cm or 5X3 feet so it's quite vigorous with many twiggy branches. New growth is red in color and the foliage is rather dark green and a bit shiny. Few thorns.
Flowers are medium to sometimes quite large, silky, waxy petals and semi double. The color is saffron, buff yellow aging into beautiful apricot. A light Tea scent is present. Often the flowers stand in clusters of three or four. The petals roll back which gives it a very refined and elegant touch.
In the mid 19th century Safrano was extremely popular as a fresh cut flower and baskets and baskets were transported on carriages from the Mediterranean to Paris to get sold on the flower markets. Safrano was also often used as a button rose. In Australia Safrano never lost its popularity and it's still one of Australia's favorite roses.
Quite hardy, zone 7b to 10b, drought, heat and rain resistant. A warm spot is always recommended.
In India a more double sport appeared in a rather blush pink color. She's called Safrano India.
Don't prune this little prince so you can enjoy him for many years.
Recommended rose
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