HelpMeFind Roses, Clematis and Peonies
Roses, Clematis and Peonies
and everything gardening related.
DescriptionPhotosLineageAwardsReferencesMember RatingsMember CommentsMember JournalsCuttingsGardensBuy From 
'Porcia' rose Description
'Manteau Pourpre' rose photo
Photo courtesy of Naasra
Availability:
Commercially available
HMF Ratings:
200 favorite votes.  
ARS:
Medium red.
Origin:
Bred by Daniel August Schwarzkopf (Germany, before 1783). Bred by Unknown (before 1842).
Class:
Gallica / Provins.  
Bloom:
Purple - red, dark red edges. [Crimson.].  Strong fragrance.  Medium to large, very double bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  Rounded buds.  
Habit:
Medium green foliage.  

Height: 35" to 47" (90 to 120cm).  
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Prune after flowering is finished.  Prune dead wood.  
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
Notes:
According to Mrs Gore, 'Grand Condé' was bred by Laffay.

[From Journal de la Société d'Agronomie Pratique, May 1829, p. 187:] M. le comte DE SAINTE-ALDEGONDE, président de la Société d'horticulture du département du Nord, à Lille.
 
© 2024 HelpMeFind.com