Old Garden Rose, hybrid perpetual "Souvenir d'Alphonse Lavallée", France, introduced by Charles-Felix Verdier in 1884, Usually is burgundy, crimson in color, globular bloom shape, full petal count, blooms 8 - 9 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, 185 - 245 cm in height, 185 - 215 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Globular
Size
Height
185 - 245 cm
Width
185 - 215 cm
Bloom size
8 - 9 cm
Buds / Stem
3-5
Petal Count
Full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Flower: dark red to violet with a crimson tinge and yellow stamens, cup-shaped, densely waved, fragrant. Flowering: abundant, repeat-blooming. The shrub is vigorous; foliage medium, dark green, semi-glossy; almost thornless. Resistance: disease resistance is rated very high, a frost-hardy variety that tolerates semi-shade.