Best Fragrant^® 'Festiva Maxima'
Originator: (Mielles, 1851)
Group: Lactiflora
Bloom period: Late Midseason
Bloom week: 5 & 6
Flower form: Double
Height: Tall
USDA Zone: 2 to 8
Item number: 0736

Very fragrant, full double; medium size flower, opens snow white. Thickly furnished with petals, the flower is of excellent substance and form. Red markings on inner petals possible, random occurrence. Excellent plant habit, vigorous, prolific bloom, grows a large, medium height bush. Strong stems may sag with rain in the opened flower, the presentation benefited by support; very worth the trouble, outstanding display in the landscape, great for cutting.

Awards, Best Use & Distinctions 
Best Fragrant^®; Best Cut^®; RHS Award of Garden Merit; Historic variety; general garden use; perennial border; cut flower garden; deer resistant; cutter in commercial use.

Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlog conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.