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'Lafayette' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Johno
ARS:
Deep pink Floribunda.
Registration name: Lafayette (floribunda, Nonin, 1918)
Bloom:
Scarlet to dark red. Mild fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Habit:
Short, bushy. Glossy foliage.
Height: 20" to 28" (50 to 70cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Hardy. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.
Breeder's notes:
Dreer requested a change of name , explaining to Monsieur Nonin, the producer, the derogatory meaning of "Guy" in American slang, and Monsieur Nonin proposed the name of Lafayette.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis of Lafayette [La Fayette], French statesman and general in America, was born at Chavaniac (near Brioule) Auvergne 6 September 1757. He died in Paris, France, 20 May 1834.
The synonym 'August Kordes' for 'Lafayette' in Modern Roses is incorrect. Correct is 'Auguste Kordes' for the climbing sport 'Lafayette, Cl.'
Joseph Guy is possibly Joseph Guy Marie Ropartz (June 15, 1864 Guingap - November 22, 1955 Lanloup), Breton composer
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