‘Ispahan’ in the fall

 

Although I chose 'Ispahan' for the fragrant blooms and likeliness to be adapted to this climate, this fall it has had lovely fall foliage color. 'Ispahan' is said to come from Isfahan, Iran, and as such should do well in this climate which is similar. It has grown well. Some say it comes from a garden in Isfahan in the early 19th century, although I have read some accounts saying that it is a strain that is grown in the area. In the US it seems to be a cultivar, a clone of an original plant, since seed grown plants would be variable.