'La Sylphide' Rose

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'La Sylphide' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of sherryocala

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

17 favorite votes.

ARS:

Medium red Tea.

Origin:

Bred by Joseph Boyau père / Boyeau (France, 1842).
Introduced in Australia by Woodbridge Nurseries in 1898 as 'La Sylphide'.

Class:

Noisette, Tea.

Bloom:

Light pink, lilac shading. Tea fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Climbing. Matte, dark green foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.

Height: 47" (120cm). Width: 35" (90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

Possibly same as 'Sylphide' by Guérin - Boyau was Guérin's successor