Rouletii, china/bengale

Also known as
R rouletii
Centifolia Nana
Dwarf Pink China
Rosa chinensis minima
Rosa rouletii Correvon
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Brief summary

Old Garden Rose, china/bengale "Rouletii", China, introduced in 1801, Particular color is not known by Roses-Are-Red, flat bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 3 - 4 cm in size, has 1 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be spreading, 60 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
Flat

Size

Height
60 cm
Width
Bloom size
3 - 4 cm
Buds / Stem
1
Petal Count
Very full

Resistance

Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew

More information

Miniature rose.
Show name: Rouletii.
Bred by an unknown Chinese breeder (China, before 1801).
Discovered by Colonel Roulet (Switzerland, circa 1917).
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. as "R. Rouletii".
Distributed in Switzerland by Henry Corevon in 1920 as "Rouletii".

Color typically carmine pink, fading to light pink. Flowers may be white, pink, or reddish. Lightly fragrant. Average flower diameter 3.5 cm. Blooms are small, double, and flat. Flowers in flushes. Foliage is fine-textured. Height 60 cm.

A recent genetic analysis indicates that 'Rouletii' is genetically identical to 'Old Blush', meaning it is a direct or indirect sport of it.