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'Blue Rose' Description
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Availability:
Commercially available
Synonyms:
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Bengale Pourpre
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Bengale pourpre simple
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Indica purpurea
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Pourpre (china)
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Rosa semperflorens purpurea
HMF Ratings:
31
favorite votes.
ARS:
Dark red.
Origin:
Bred by
Unknown Chinese Breeder(s)
(China, before 1805).
Introduced in France by
Cels frères
in before 1817 as 'Pourpre'.
Introduced in Australia by
Camden Park
in 1843 as 'Indica purpurea'.
Class:
China / Bengale.
Bloom:
Crimson - purple, ages to darker . Small to medium, single to semi-double bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Habit:
Short.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.
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