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'Gloire Lyonnaise' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Annabeth
HMF Ratings:
33 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Perpetual. Registration name: Gloire Lyonnaise
Class:
Hybrid Perpetual, Hybrid Tea.
Bloom:
Cream, light yellow shading, darker center. Moderate, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
Habit:
Thornless (or almost), upright. Large foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets. Height of 3' to 6' (90 to 185 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4b and warmer. Blooms tend to ball in wet weather. Prune lightly or not at all.
Notes:
Many characteristics seem to indicate a parentage 'Captain Christy' x 'Mme Falcot' - see References.
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