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Rose CatalogLe Poilu, hybrid wichurana
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Brief summary
Modern Rose, hybrid wichurana "Le Poilu", France, introduced by Barbier Frères & Compagnie in 1915, Usually is pink in color, globular bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 5 - 6 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, once rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, 200 - 300 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Globular
Size
Height
200 - 300 cm
Width
Bloom size
5 - 6 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Very full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Pink color; silvery reverse; ages to lilac. Average diameter 5–6 cm. Double flower, in large clusters, wide-open form. Once-blooming in spring or summer. Mossy buds.
Thorns/prickles. This rose is a Wichuraiana rambler that also has mossy characteristics.
USDA zone 6b to 9b (default).
Among the few mossy Wichuraiana ramblers.
Satin-pink double flowers in clusters.
Light green mossy buds.
Fragrant.
Once-blooming.
Barbier’s tribute to the soldiers of World War I (1914–1918).
“Poilus” (“hairy”) was the nickname of French soldiers of World War I, as they could not afford regular shaving.
Thorns/prickles. This rose is a Wichuraiana rambler that also has mossy characteristics.
USDA zone 6b to 9b (default).
Among the few mossy Wichuraiana ramblers.
Satin-pink double flowers in clusters.
Light green mossy buds.
Fragrant.
Once-blooming.
Barbier’s tribute to the soldiers of World War I (1914–1918).
“Poilus” (“hairy”) was the nickname of French soldiers of World War I, as they could not afford regular shaving.
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