50 Angel Face Roses

'Angel Face' is a spreading floribunda rose with double, fragrant, deep mauve flowers and leathery, dark green leaves. Blooms are 4 inches across. In general, roses are a large group of flowering shrubs, most with showy flowers that are single-petalled to fully double petalled. Leaves are typically medium to dark green, glossy, and ovate, with finely toothed edges. Vary in size from 1/2 inch to 6 inches, five petals to more than 30, and in nearly every color. Often the flowers are very fragrant. Most varieties grow on long canes that sometimes climb. Unfortunately, this favorite plant is quite susceptible to a variety of diseases and pests, many of which can be controlled with good cultural practices.

Cultivar: Angel Face
Family: Rosaceae
Size: Height: 3 ft.
Width: 2 ft.
Plant Category: edibles, ground covers, perennials, shrubs,
Plant Characteristics: edible flowers, spreading,
Foliage Characteristics: deciduous,
Foliage Color: dark green,
Flower Characteristics: double, fragrant, long lasting, showy,
Flower Color: pinks, purples,
Tolerances: deer

*Edible Flowers*

Some flowers are edible or have edible portions that are not only beautiful, but nutritious and tasty. Buds, flowers, leaves, stems, and roots are selected from designated edible varieties. Plant as you would a regular flower, but use only organic practices. If you are not a total organic gardener, separate growing areas should be used for the growing of edible flowers.

When portions of edible flowers are desired, pull petals or edible portions from fresh flowers and snip off the petals from the base of the flower. Remember to always wash flowers thoroughly making certain any residue or dirt has been removed. Give them a gentle bath in water and then dip the petals in ice water to perk them up. Drain on paper towels. Petals and whole flowers may be stored for a short time in plastic bags in refrigeration. Freeze whole small flowers in ice rings or cubes. Make sure you know what the flower is before you eat it; have an accurate identification done. (Backyardgarden.com)