The Centifolia Roses
Often called the "Cabbage Rose," the original Centifolia rose dates from the end of the 16th century and resulted as a chance cross between Autumn Damask and an Alba. Forming lax, somewhat floppy bushes with large very fragrant flowers, Centifolias tend to bow their heads, bending over to offer their wonderful fragrance to passers-by. Peter Beales, a well-known rose grower in England, admonished his gardener for tying them up quite unnaturally to a stake, and cut the ties as he walked through his rose garden. (Hardy to zone 4)
Roses are available while quantities last. Varieties marked as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early. More varieties will be available by summer.
Our prices may vary from season to season depending on the plant size. See the bottom of this list for Key.
|
Rose
|
Min. Zone |
Price |
Year |
Colour |
Flower
|
Bloom |
Frag. |
HxW |
Other |
Chapeau
De Napoleon |
(4) |
N/A | 1845 | Pink (deep) | Double | Summer | fff | 4x3 | Dr |
| Fantin Latour | (4) |
N/A | unknown |
Pink (soft) |
Double |
Early summer |
ff | 5x4 |
S, H, W, Dr |
| Ipsilante | (4) |
N/A | 1821 | Pink (Lilac | Double | Mid summer | fff | 4x3 | Hi, Dr |
| R.
centifolia |
(4) |
N/A | 1600 |
Pink (rich) |
Double |
Summer |
fff |
6x5 |
Dr |
| Rose
des Peintres |
(4) |
N/A | 1600 |
Pink (rich) |
Double |
Summer |
fff |
6x5 |
Dr |
Old
Nanaimo Rose |
(4) |
N/A | found | Pink(rose) | Double | Summer | fff | 6x5 | Dr,Vi |
Paul
Ricault |
(4) |
16.50 | 1845 | Pink (dark) | Double | Summer | fff | 6x5 | Dr,Vi |
The Seabreeze
Rose |
(4) |
16.50 | found | Pink (rose) | Double | Summer | fff | 6x5 | Dr,Vi |
Tour de Malakoff
|
(4) |
N/A | 1856 | Magenta (purple) | Double | Summer | ff | 8x5 | H, Dr |
*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; Frag = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other
= Siting and rose traits, N/A= not availble
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Old Rose Nursery
1020 Central Road
Hornby Island BC
Phone: (250) 335-2602
Email: info@oldrosenursery.com
Updated March 2012