Duchesse de Brabant

Syn:  Comtesse de Labarathe, Comtesse Ouwaroff

 ARS Rating:  8.6

 Class:   Tea

 Date:  1857

 Breeder:  Bernède

 Blooms:  Double, 45 petals. 

Bloom Frequency:  Repeats.

 Color:  Soft rosy pink.

Fragrance:  Very Fragrant.

 Thorns:  Has thorns.

 Approximate Height:  4’ x 3’

 Description and Care:  Vigorous, spreading growth.

 

Comments:  This was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite rose to wear as a boutonnière.  It is a beautiful rose but I have found it to need careful cultivation if you are to get the best out of it.  It does not do well in shade or with root competition from larger companions.

Purchase Info: 

http://www.chambleeroses.com/

Chamblee's Rose Nursery
10926 U.S. Hwy. 69 North
Tyler, TX 75706-8742
800-256-ROSE (7673)
Fax: 903-882-3597
Email: roses@tyler.net