'Miralba' Rose

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'Miralba' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of James L.

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Chévrier
• Miralda

HMF Ratings:

13 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid China.

Origin:

Bred by Unknown (1834).
Introduced in France by Jean Laffay as 'Miralba'.
Introduced in France by Jean-Pierre Vibert in before 1837 as 'Chévrier'.
Introduced in Australia by Giles and Son in 1881 as 'Miralda'.

Class:

Hybrid China.

Bloom:

Dark purple, crimson shading. Mild fragrance. Average diameter 2". Small to medium, full (26-40 petals), expanded bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Small foliage.

Growing:

USDA zone 7b and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

Ashdown Roses says the color of 'Miralda's blooms is purple violet striped carmine.
There is some question about Breeder. See References for more information.
"Miralba, chef de brigands", popular novel (1800) by Charlotte de Bournon de Malarme (1755-1830)