Brief summary
Modern Rose, polyantha "La Marne", France, introduced by Barbier Frères & Compagnie in 1915, Usually is pink in color, semi double bloom shape, semi double petal count, blooms 5 - 6 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, continual rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be spreading, 60 - 70 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, strong resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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Polyantha rose in pink tones.
Pink petals show a watercolor-like blur and lighten with age. Single or semi-double blooms form in large clusters. A low shrub for beds, borders, or containers. Glossy dark green foliage. Continuous flowering.
The variety was bred by Barbier Nursery in 1915, in memory of the fallen in the Battle of the Marne during the First World War.
La Marne = Marne (the name of the river and department in France).