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Old Garden Rose, gallica/provins "Belle Helene", France, introduced by Jacques-Louis Descemet in 1815, Usually is pink, fuchsia in color, very full petal count, blooms 8 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, once rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 120 - 150 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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Gallica / Provencal.
Pink flowers with pronounced margins, lighter outer petals. Sometimes bears 6 sepals with an openwork edge. Light scent. Large, flat flowers in small inflorescences. Once-blooming in spring or summer.
Thornless (or nearly so), upright shrub. Medium green foliage with 3 to 7 leaflets.
Height 120 to 150cm.
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Prune after flowering ends.