'Porcia' Rose

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'Porcia' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Naasra

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• André Du Pont
• André DuPont
• Belle Bourbon
• Du Pont
• Dupont
• Grande Condé
• Manteau Pourpre
• Manteau Rouge
• Nouvelle Bourbon
• Nouvelle Provins
• Pontiana
• Pourpre Cramoisi
• Rouge Formidable
• Violet Brillant

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:

Unknown

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.