Senlitsu Rose

Name: Senlitsu 
Origin: Japan 
Plant: 2-year-old live plant with strong roots  
Rose Type: Shrub Rose  
Color: Soft pink blooms (similar to "Misaki"), transitioning to warmer pink with yellow undertones in high temperatures  
Fragrance: Light tea fragrance  
Plant Height: ~100 cm  
Flower: Diameter 7-10 cm, fewer petals than the original Yuzen variety, delicate rosette form  

Characteristics:Senlitsu, a member of the esteemed Yuzen series, enchants with its seasonal color adaptability and ethereal floral structure. In cool weather, blooms display layered pale pink outer petals resembling a delicate "coat," while summer heat transforms them into soft pink hues accented by subtle golden tones. The flowers—with fewer and shorter petals compared to Yuzen—unfold gently into airy rosettes, creating a refreshing visual perfect for hot climates. Though lightly fragrant with a tea-like scent, its charm lies in the poetic contrast between compact buds and loosely layered mature blooms, evoking the imagery of "flowers singing a faint melody." The plant maintains the Yuzen lineage’s elegance but adopts a more minimalist aesthetic, making it ideal for gardens seeking subtlety. While summer blooms appear smaller and simpler, their heat tolerance and prolonged blooming cycle compensate, offering near-continuous flowering. As a sport mutation, Senlitsu exemplifies how reduced petal count can enhance adaptability, balancing ornamental grace with resilience in the Yuzen family (which includes varieties like Iroha, Koharu, and Kazahana). A rare gem for collectors valuing understated beauty and seasonal dynamism.