Indigo (Perpetuelle indigo, Perpetuelle indica, Perpetual Indigo), Portland

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Old Garden Rose, portland "Indigo", France, introduced by Jean Laffay in 1830, Usually is purple in color, flat bloom shape, blooms 7 - 8 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 150 - 200 cm in height, 125 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, low resistance to rain, low resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.

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Aroma

USDA Zone 5

-29°С

Rebloom

Bush Shape

Bloom Shape

Flat

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The predominant colour of this variety is purple, though the colour shows wide variation. Blooms may be very dark, or light purple, crimson, or purple, and the colour fades with age. The flowers are densely margined, with a lighter underside to the petals. Flowers usually display a tuft in the centre or a cluster of golden stamens. All blooms eventually reflex their petals downward and take on a pom-pom form. They are borne on short, sturdy pedicels, typical for Portland roses, and are surrounded by a “collar” of dark foliage. They appear singly or in clusters of up to 3, and in hot climates produce orange fruits. The shoots are dark, dotted with thin, long spines. The bush is erect. Shows some susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Indigo, portland

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Main characteristics

Size

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