Brief summary
Old Garden Rose, bourbon "Catherine Guillot", France, introduced by Roseraies Pierre Guillot in 1861, Usually is fuchsia in color, globular bloom shape, blooms 6 - 8 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 120 - 185 cm in height, 120 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, strong resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Catherine Guillot is a historical cultivar bred by Jean-Baptiste André at the Guillot nursery from a seedling of the Bourbon rose Louise Odier. The shrub is tall, producing bright pink, rosette-shaped, medium-sized blooms borne in clusters. The petals are dense, rain-resistant, and long-lasting. Catherine Guillot has a distinct odour characteristic of Bourbon roses and requires disease prophylaxis.