Aka "Rose dIsfahan" or "Pompon des Princes", this Damask roses has been seen growing wild on the hills of Iran, especially between Shiraz and the old caravan trading center of Ispahan.
Residents of Shiraz still grow it in their walled gardens, where plants and pools are a release from the hot, dry land outside. When in full bloom, the bush is covered until it looks like a fountain of pink.
The shrub is vigorous and hardy, with a slightly bluish cast to the rough green leaves. From the year 1832
Spring flowering only. I love seeing this rose in flower, a favourite.

A tiring day and night with temperatures a smidgen under 40dC, and one of our
grandsons 18th birthday celebrations... will catch up commenting tomorrow.