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'Louis-Philippe' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Shinobu
HMF Ratings:
129 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Red blend Tea.
Exhibition name: Louis-Philippe
Class:
Found Rose, China / Bengale, Tea.
Bloom:
Crimson, purple shading, blush edges. [Red blend.]. Edges of center petals blush to almost white. Mild to strong, sweet fragrance. Average diameter 2". Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Short, armed with thorns / prickles, bushy. Glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 4' (120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b through 10a. Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant. Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. 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. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Louis Philippe (Bermuda form) is growing at the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden.
Louis-Philippe, King of France. Born 6 October 1773 at the Palace Royale, France. Died 26 October 1850.
'Président d'Olbecque' is considered a synonym of 'Louis-Philippe' by some authors; however references show that these 2 roses have been considered distinct before Ellwanger stated they are synonyms in 1882 - almost 50 years after they were introduced. Similarly 'Purple Crown' and 'Triomphant are distinct roses.
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