Polyantha Roses
Strawberry Ice
The Polyantha rose appeared about the same time as the first Hybrid Teas. It was a low-growing rose with small, double, white flowers borne in clusters, and was introduced as 'Paquerette' in 1875. These compact plants bear their small flowers in large clusters and were produced by crossing dwarf forms of Rosa multiflora with either a dwarf China or a small Hybrid Tea. Polyanthas have continued to be grown and new introductions appear occasionally.