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This was supposed to be the Hybrid Perpetual 'Baronne Prévost', according to the tag. Apparently, Jackson and Perkins sold a lot of these roses under the wrong name, and the two are similar in many ways, although The Baron is thornier. Aptly named for the Queen. Not only an important HP parent, but a longtime favorite among gardeners throughout the United States. Flowers of rich, true pink are unrivaled when at their best. This is a tall growing plant to 5-6' tall and 4' across; although it can be trained as a climber, I am growing it as a shrub. The blooms are large (4 to 5 inches across), medium pink in color and exude a powerful fragrance. The canes are long and very flexible, so I may peg it to encourage more prolific flowering from blooming lateral growth. This rose is susceptable to 'balling' in wet weather (of which there is no shortage in the Pacific Northwest!) but I can always count on magnificient blooms during our dry summer months. She does get some blackspot in my no-spray garden, but doesn't seem to mind. Click for enlarged image To see more photos, visit the Photo Gallery! |
La Reine
