The roses of Dominique Massad's Generosa line are similar to David Austin's shrub roses, but they have a few advantages. Both have large blooms, but the Generosa blooms are not as heavy as some of the Austin blooms. Their lighter weight and the stronger canes of the Generosas eliminate the "nodding" habit that's so frustrating in some Austin roses.

Eliane Gillet is a Generosa rose with clusters of quartered blooms in a blend of white and pink, occasionally with dark red petal edges. The blooms usually fade to a solid white, which can look enigmatic when the solid white bloom is surrounded by the rose's dark red buds.

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