{"product_id":"alba-maxima","title":"Alba Maxima","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome roses connect generations of garden lovers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosa ‘Alba Maxima’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one such rose: a centuries-old Alba rose whose exact origin is unknown. David Austin dates it to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its Latin name literally means ‘the largest white’ - a fitting name for this imposing shrub rose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts history extends beyond the garden. Alba Maxima is also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacobite Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: according to the Historic Roses Group, this double white rose was an emblem of the Jacobites in the eighteenth century, the supporters of the House of Stuart. A remarkable historical story behind its delicate appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe double flowers open with a light pink blush and then turn creamy white. Their strong, classic rose fragrance makes the once-yearly summer flowering especially remarkable. Outside the flowering period, the grey-green foliage gives the shrub character. Alba Maxima can also grow very old: a beautiful choice for a garden that is allowed to develop over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistoric white garden rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e space in a border or informal rose hedge. Partial shade is also suitable. With its generous growth and romantic flowers, it fits beautifully in a country garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Epoque 2026","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root roses","offer_id":55226644988241,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted roses","offer_id":55226645021009,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/5908\/7056\/files\/Alba_Maxima_historische_roos_Belle_Epoque_wit.png?v=1791469068","url":"https:\/\/belle-epoque.nl\/en-be\/products\/alba-maxima","provider":"Belle Epoque","version":"1.0","type":"link"}