'Basile Dolgorouky' rose Description
Photo courtesy of AmiRoses
Origin:
Bred by Marest (France, 1853).
Bloom:
Carmine-pink, lighter reverse. . Strong fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals), scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Prince Basile Dolgorouky, Minister of War of Russia, as well as Vice-President of the Société impériale economique of St. Petersburg.
Similar to 'La Reine'
Breeder Name "Marcat" is a error for "Marest" with e transcribed as c and s transcribed as a.
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