Brief summary
Old Garden Rose, portland "Pergolese", France, introduced by Moreau-Robert in 1860, Usually is lavender in color, rosette (ruffled) bloom shape, full petal count, blooms 6 - 8 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be spreading, 90 - 150 cm in height, 90 - 150 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Lilac or purple color.
Portland. Gallica/Proven.
Dark red color with a purple tinge. Strong fragrance. Small to medium blooms, double/terry (26–40 petals), with a button in the center, flattening when fully open. Once-blooming in spring or summer.
Height 90 to 150 cm. Width 90 to 150 cm.
This Portland resembles its distant Gullick ancestors. Pruning after flowering enables autumn re-bloom. Fragrant.
USDA zones 6b to 9b (default).
Unknown origin.
Giovanni Batista Pergolesi (4 January 1710, Jesi – 16 March 1736, Pozzuoli) was an Italian composer, also known as Jean-Baptiste Pergolesi.