Brief summary
Modern Rose, hybrid tea "Crepe de Chine", France, introduced by Delbard in 1970, Usually is red in color, semi double bloom shape, blooms 9 - 10 cm in size, has 1 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 120 - 150 cm in height, 80 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, low resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew, good for cutting.
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The color is red. Scent is weak or absent. 20 petals. Flowers are large, double (17–25 petals), blossom-shaped. Blooms throughout the season. The shrub is upright. Foliage is dense, glossy, medium green.
There is ambiguity about the introduction date of this rose. The introduction year used here is 1970, which precedes its registration year of 1983. Depending on the reference, either date may be cited.
Reports note increased susceptibility to black spot, with this issue observed at the very end of the season. Additional reports indicate rapid growth on various soil types, petals that do not fade in sun and do not show rain spotting, and foliage described as generally not prone to disease.
The cultivar name refers to a luxurious fabric and to a French perfume released in 1925, associated with the interwar period. Some sources describe a May-rose fragrance with strawberry and raspberry notes, along with a red color and a classic flower form.