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'The Bishop' rose Description
Photo courtesy of SIAM
HMF Ratings:
217 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
Mauve or mauve blend Centifolia.
Registration name: The Bishop
Class:
Centifolia, Gallica / Provins.
Bloom:
Mauve or purple blend. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 2". Large, very double, flat, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.
Habit:
Height of 39" to 5' 11" (100 to 180 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4b through 9b. Drought resistant. shade tolerant. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood.. Prune after flowering is finished.
Notes:
Some sources list it as a Centifolia, some as a Gallica. (See References). Probably a number of different, but similar roses. 'Pourpre belle violette' and 'Manteau pourpre' were similar, but less full roses.
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