Brief summary
Modern Rose, shrub "Centenaire de Lourdes", introduced by Delbard in 1958, Usually is pink in color, semi double bloom shape, blooms 10 - 11 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be spreading, 120 - 150 cm in height, 175 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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Centenaire de Lourdes is a shrub rose with vigorous growth and notable disease resistance. It forms a well-rounded, densely foliated bush. When barely open, the flowers are pale crimson, fading to pink, especially along the wavy petal edges; the reverses are paler, with a white mark near the center. The blooms are large and heavy, so the trusses (usually 3 to 15 flowers) tend to nod. In early autumn, the bush bears clusters of orange hips.
Delicate salmon-pink flowers have a slight odour and appear in very large numbers. The bush is compact, with luxuriant dark green foliage. It has a reputation for poor frost tolerance.
Numerous trusses of double, cup-shaped pure pink flowers bloom on an upright bush that can reach up to 1.8 m but usually does not exceed 1 m. It does not tolerate cold winters well.
Buds are rounded and pointed. Flowers are soft pink, lighter toward the center, large (8–9 cm), weakly wavy, with 15–25 petals, very fragrant, and borne in inflorescences of 5–10. Leaves are rounded, dark green, leathery, shiny, abundant, and healthy. Bushes are tall (up to 1 m), straight, and dense. Flowering is very abundant. Winter-resistant. Resistant to fungal diseases. Suitable for group plantings.