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'Madame Léonce Colombier' rose References
Book (1936) Page(s) 166. Colombier, mme. Léonce (HT) Richardier 1926; pinkish white, edges and reverse lake-pink, center straw-yellow and transparent pink, fades to white, shaded pink, large, double, fine form, high-centered, solitary, long strong stems, growth 6/10.
Magazine (Sep 1930) Page(s) 123. Les meilleurs roses nouvelles de 1926 par Monsieur Meilland... Madame Léonce Colombier (C. Richardier). Fleur légèrement rose garance, à l'extérieur et au bord des pétales, avec centre jaune paille et transparance rosée. Arbuste vigoureux.
Website/Catalog (1929) Page(s) 36. New Roses 1929 Madame Leonce Calombier (HT) (G. Richardier, 1926). The flowers and buds are madder pink on the outside and on the edges of the petals, with straw yellow in heart opening to rosy white. Nice habit. 5/- each. 45 small petals. Would pass as a creamy white. Cannot recommend.
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