Rose Duchesse de Berry (Vibert)
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Other names: Duchesse de Berry, Duchesse de Berri
Characteristics
Main color: Pink
Color: Bright pink is lighter towards the edge
Flowering: Once flowering
Flower size: Medium
Flower: Full, button eye, flat, quartered, in small clusters
Foliage: Light green, medium, matte
Aroma: Rich, Old rose
Class: Gallica rose
Sub-class: Hybrid Gallica rose
Type: Large shrub
Growth type: Bushy, spreading, thornless, upright
Height: 100 - 180 cm / 3' 3" - 5' 11"
Width: 100 - 150 cm / 3' 3" - 4' 11"
Description
A wonderful old variety of Gallica rose, bred by Vibert in 1818. Bears medium-sized (6-7 cm), full (26-40 petals) flowers of a rich bright pink color, slightly lighter towards the edges. The form is somewhat flat and quartered, sometimes with a button eye in the center. The flowers are gathered in small clusters and are very fragrant.
Forms very upright and spreading plant, up to 180 cm in height. Branches are almost without prickles. Blooms once, in spring or in summer. It is recommended to prune it after the flowering.
The variety ‘Duchesse de Berry’ has average resistance to diseases. Responds very well and quickly on proper care.
It is very winter hardy, recommended for growing in climate zones similar to USDA zone 4 and warmer.
Name origin
Named after the Duchesse de Berry, who was an Italian princess from the House of Bourbon, she married a member of the French royal family and was the mother of Henri, Count of Chambord.
Awards
Parentage
Information about the parantage of this rose is not available or commecrically protected.
Climate zones
USDA 4
Gardening design tips
Mixed border
Best for cutting and flower arrangements
For attracting bees
Growing tips
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Grows well on all types of soils.
Prunning:
Pruned when the rose finished the flowering period.
Health
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Published Nov. 22, 2024, 1:39 a.m. by Галина Микитинець
