Updated November 2008
"Reine
de Violettes"
First appearing around 1835, hundreds of fragrant and recurrent flowering Hybrid Perpetual roses were bred during the Victorian and Edwardian times. Developed from a Portland X China hybrid crossed with hybrid Chinas and Bourbons, Hybrid Perpetuals have fragrant flowers in reds, mauves, whites and pinks. Still retaining the qualities of the old roses, Hybrid Perpetual roses tend to be courser with long shoots which respond well to pegging down. (zone 5, some slightly hardier)
Our Favourites: Paul Ricault and Reine des Violettes.
Roses
are available while quantities last. Varieties marked
as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early.
Our prices may vary from season to season depending on the plant size. See
the bottom of this list for Key.
Varieties marked as 'N/A' will not be available for 2008
Rose
|
Min. Zone |
Price |
Year |
Colour |
Flower
|
Bloom |
Frag. |
HxW |
Other |
| Ferdinand Pichard | (6) |
N/A | 1921 | Red/ pink (striped) | Double | Recurrent | fff | 5X5 | H |
| Reine des Violettes | (5) |
N/A | 1860 | Purple (violet) | Double | Continuous | fff | 6x4 | H, Co |
| Key to letters and symbols: S = suitable for growing in the shade; H = suitable for hedges; W = suitable for growing in woodland; Co = suitable for growing in tubs; Cu = suitable for cut flowers; Hi = ornamental hips; Dr = disease resistant; Bs = susceptible to black spot; M = susceptible to mildew; Vi = Vigorous; f, ff, fff = slightly, medium, very fragrant; Fr = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other = Siting and rose traits | |||||||||