Brief summary
Modern Rose, polyantha "Baptiste Lafaye", France, introduced by Jouannem Puyravaud in 1909, Usually is pink, lavender in color, pompon bloom shape, full petal count, blooms 3 - 4 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, continual rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 60 cm in height, 50 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, strong resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Polyanthus rose.
Dark pink, aging to lilac, with white petal undersides.
Moderate fragrance.
Small, double blooms (26–40 petals), button-shaped, produced in clusters.
Flowers in recurrent waves throughout the season.
Medium-sized, bushy shrub with an upright, stilt-like habit.
Dark green foliage.
USDA hardiness zones 6b to 9b (default).
Light pruning is recommended until two years of age; thereafter, shoots can be shortened to about one-third of their length.