'Sécretaire J. Nicolas' Rose

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'Sécretaire J. Nicolas' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Marita Protte

Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

9 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Perpetual.
Registration name: Sécretaire J. Nicolas
Exhibition name: Sécretaire J. Nicolas

Origin:

Bred by Joseph Schwartz (France, 1883).
Introduced in Australia by C. F. Newman and Sons - Adelaide in 1894 as 'Sécretaire J. Nicolas'.

Class:

Hybrid Perpetual.

Bloom:

Dark red, purple shading, violet-red reverse. Moderate fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Light green foliage.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b and warmer. Vigorous.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

J. Nicolas was secretary of the Botanical Society of Lyon.