Brief summary
Old Garden Rose, tea "Catherine Mermet", France, introduced by Roseraies Pierre Guillot in 1869, Usually is blush pink in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, full petal count, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 120 - 215 cm in height, 120 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Pale pink color. Pronounced fragrance. Large, full blooms (26–40 petals), flat, high-centered to cup-shaped. Blooms in waves throughout the season.
Height 120 to 215 cm. Width 120 cm.
USDA zone 6b to 9b (default).
Origin unknown.
Pierre Guillaud states the rose is a descendant of 'Adam'.