'Alfred de Dalmas' rose Description
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HMF Ratings:
42 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD.
Origin:
Bred by Jean Laffay (France, 1855). Introduced in France by Portemer in 1855 as 'Alfred de Dalmas'.
Bloom:
Pink, light pink edges. Purplish pink reverse. Moderate fragrance. 20 to 40 petals. Average diameter 3.25". Medium, very double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Mossed buds.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles. 7 leaflets. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Heat tolerant. shade tolerant.
Notes:
'Alfred de Dalmas' and 'Mousseline' are erroneously termed as synonyms. Most 'Alfred de Dalmas' in commerce are actually 'Mousseline' by Moreau & Robert.- see.
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