This ancient tea hybrid forms an upright shrub with green foliage, whose long, elegant buds transform into large, perfect roses in bright raspberry red. Standing well on long stems, they are excellent for the vase and captivate their surroundings with a lush scent of tea rose. 'Souvenir de Marie de Zayas' is an excellent old rose variety that requires only routine protection against diseases.
Marie de Zayas was born to a noble family in Madrid and was one of the few female writers of the 'Spanish Golden Age'.